Published on: Jan 14, 2023 1:21 pm IST|Updated on: Jan 15, 2023 11:59 am IST
IND vs SL 3rd ODI: India have already sealed the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. They displayed two magnificent performances in the first two games and made sure that they seal the series in the second game itself. Sri Lanka on the other hand, would want to end their tour on high and rectify the mistakes they did in first two games.
Fixture Name: India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI Competition: Sri Lanka tour of India 2023 Date: 15th January 2022 Time: 1:30 PM IST Ground: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
The pitch at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, is a bowling friendly. With sea right next to the stadium, the field offers a lot of swing for the bowlers. Therefore batters need to settle themselves before going after the bowlers. The ground so far has hosted 1 matches, which was won the chasing side. The average first innings score at this venue is 104, which dips down to 105 in second innings. The captain wining the toss would want to bowl first.
India – L L W W W Sri Lanka – L NR W L L
India:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilshan Madhushanka, Maheesh Teekshana, Lahiru Kumara.
Probable Best Batter
Rohit Sharma– Stats in ODIs
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is expected to the best batter in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. The right-hander returned to form in the first game and scored 83 runs. He looked good in second game but was dismissed. With series already being in the bag, it is likely that he will shine. His stats are exceptional as he has scored 9554 runs at an average of 48.73
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike rate
100s/50s
H/S
235
9554
48.74
89.62
29/47
264
Probable Best Bowler
Lahiru Kumara – Stats in ODIs
Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara is expected to be the best bowler in the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka. The fast bowler bowled exceptionally welll in the fast game and troubled batters with his pace in the first game. With pitch being bowler friendly, it is likely that he would like to make most of the opportunity. His stats are decent as well as he 18 wickets in just 16 games.
Wickets
Economy
5W
Best
16
18
6.92
43.94
0
2/26
Matches Played
IND Won
SL Won
Draw
164
95
57
12
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