To the fantasy cricket fans who bet on a Sri Lanka and India tie, congratulations. In the 51 years of One Day International matches that has happened only 44 times. This was ODI 4,752 and the oddsmakers expected a rain cancellation before a tied game. With each match, the Lions get closer to victory. Will this second of three ODI matches finally get them the win they crave?
Game Time Information
The action happens at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The popular Day/Night format begins at 2:30 PM local time. Start time is 6:00 AM EDT or 4:30 PM India Time. The first match ended in a tie that stunned everyone. The Sri Lankans needed to bowl out the entire Indian side, and they did.
As in T20Is, the India ODI squad ranks first in the world. The Lions sit at the seventh spot, above Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the West Indies. Clear skies are projected for this second ODI with weather reaching the high 80s. Expect an energetic crowd excited for a Sri Lanka win.
Sri Lanka vs India 2nd ODI Fantasy Report
Predicted Playing XI
India ODI Squad:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.
Sri Lanka ODI Squad:
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha
Pitch Report
The well-balanced pitch favors the bowling. Look for seamers to bowl early in the day and spinners to get behind the ball as the night progresses. The team that wins the coin toss is most likely batting first as the pitch will give more advantage to bowlers later in the game. A high run total for the opening squad is essential to a victory in this second ODI.
Betting Odds
India is the heavy favorite in this match. Sports Betting apps in the United States place India at -350 with the Lions at +230. Global betting odds place the home team at 16/5 with a 23.81% chance to win and India at 7/2 odds with a 77.80% win probability. India is the safe bet, but risk-takers might enjoy rolling the dice on Sri Lanka. The visitors won all four matches, but there are signs of bending.
Sri Lanka vs India 2nd ODI Player Picks
Top Batters
Fantasy cricket managers noticed Indian captain Rohit Sharma score a team-high 58 runs. He was followed by all-rounder Axar Patel with 33. Shubman Gill is currently ranked #2 in the world for batters, followed by #3 ranked Virat Kohli and the captain Rohit Sharma at #4. The Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellage led all batters with 67 not out. Opening batter Pathum Nissanka also scored 56 for the home team.
Top Bowlers
The home team bowlers were the first match stars, although Singh and Patel took two wickets each. Wanindu Hasaranga was the first ODI hero. His three wickets slowed the India surge and set up the opportunity to bowl the visitors all out. With just one needed to win and two wickets in hand, India were guaranteed winners. Then Charith Asalanka took back-to-back wickets and stopped the loss.
Game Time Fantasy XI
Captains
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Shubman Gill
Batters
- Virat Kohli
- Patham Nissanka
- Rohit Sharma
Wicketkeeper
- Rishabh Pant
Bowlers
- Mohammed Siraj
- Maheesh Theekshana
All-Rounders
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Janith Liyanage
- Axar Patel
Final Thoughts
After their performance in the first ODI, the focus is on the Lankan bowling. Fantasy managers should lean their bowlers and all-rounders toward the home side. India is the team with more reliable batting. Focus batters on reliable stars like Kohli, Rohit, and Shubman Gill. Keep Lions opener Patham Nissanka in the batting line-up as a reliable run-scorer.
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