India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Guwahati Pitch Report, Team India’s Record at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: The Indian men are set to face Sri Lanka on Tuesday (January 10) at 1:30 PM (IST). It’s the first match of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series and will be played at Barpasara Stadium in Guwahati.

India, earlier, won the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka (2-1), under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. The side now, with Rohit Sharma, will be aiming for a flawless stint during the World Cup year at home.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be looking to do their best. The visitors did a decent job in the T20I series. Dasun Shanaka & his men won’t mind a couple of thrillers away from home.

As India vs Sri Lanka contest is at the edge, here’s the pitch report and more from Guwahati.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Guwahati Pitch Report, Team India’s Record at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

It’s a batting pitch at Barpasara Stadium in Guwahati to say but is better suited for spinners.
Based on the last five ODIs played at the venue, the average first innings score has been around 322, and the average total score varied around 324. Almost all of the toss-winning captains opted to bowl first. And all of the teams won the game while bowling first.

Until now, the Barpasara Stadium has hosted only one ODI. That only game was played between India and West Indies in October 2018. The game involved Sharma and Virat Kohli’s big tons. India won the game by 8 wickets.

IND vs SL ODI Series Schedule