India Takes On Sri Lanka In The Opening ODI: Team Insights And Weather Update

India will face Sri Lanka in the first ODI of their three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, August 2. This match marks the return of ODI captain Rohit Sharma and batting star Virat Kohli. Key players like KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Kuldeep Yadav are also set to participate.

Sri Lanka's new captain Charith Asalanka will lead the team after a whitewash in the previous three-match series. The team is dealing with injuries to pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka, adding to their challenges.

IND ODI Squad vs SL: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana

SL ODI Squad vs IND: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

SL standby players: Kusal Janith Perera, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay

IND Playing 11 vs SL: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube/Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

SL Playing 11 vs IND: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Dunith Wellalage/Kamindu Mendis,, Wanindu Hasaranga,, Maheesh Theekshana,, Asitha Fernando,, Chamika Karunaratne,, Mohamed Shiraz

IND vs SL Dream 11 1st ODI - Team 1

Wicket-keeper: KL Rahul,, Kusal Mendis

Batter: Rohit Sharma,, Virat Kohli,, Pathum Nissanka., Charith Asalanka,, Shubman Gill

All-rounder: Axar Patel,, Riyan Parag,, Wanindu Hasaranga

Bowler: Mohammed Siraj

Captain:Virat Kohli,, Vice-captain: Rohit Sharma

IND vs SL Head-to-Head

The two teams have faced each other in 168 matches. India has won 99 games while Sri Lanka has secured victory in 57 matches. One match ended in a tie and there were 11 no-results.

IND vs SL Match Prediction for 1st ODI

The Indian team is favoured to win against Sri Lanka after their dominant performance in the T20I series. The return of key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma strengthens India's position. Additionally,, Sri Lanka's loss of pacer Matheesha Pathirana due to injury further complicates their situation.

IND vs SL 1st ODI Colombo Weather forecast

The weather forecast for Colombo predicts thunderstorms between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM. AccuWeather suggests it won't rain until around 3:00 PM but expects high chances of rain from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with over a 50 percent precipitation level. The match starts at 2:30 PM with temperatures around 29°C and humidity levels between 80 to 85 percent. Wind speeds will be close to 18 km/h.

IND vs SL 1st ODI Match Details

Series: India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Match: India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI

Venue:: R Premadasa Stadium,, Colombo

: Start Time:: strong>: :30 PM IST,: Friday - August : p> Where to watch IND vs SL st ODI match Live Streaming:: Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv(App and website) Where to watch IND vs SL st ODI Live telecast in India:: Sony Sports Network Channels The match promises excitement as both teams bring their best players back into action.The weather could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this highly anticipated game.