India has already clinched the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, lead by 2-0. In the first ODI, it was total dominance by Men-in -Blue with blistering knocks from Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan. While in second India vs Sri Lanka ODI, Deepak Chahar’s heroic effort took India to a thrilling three-wicket win on Tuesday.
The Sri Lankans, meanwhile, would carry some confidence going into the 3rd ODI. After they asked some tough questions to India in the 2nd ODI. Wanindu Hasaranga would again be the key for Sri Lanka. Avishka Fernando had got a great start in both the ODIs but couldn’t convert it into a big one. However, the Lankan side will look to add one more spinner in the Playing XI, after the way 2nd ODI has panned out.
Will Varun Chakravarty get a debut?
With the series sealed, we could see some debutants from both teams. Varun Chakravarty/ Rahul Chahar could get a chance in the XI in place of Yuzi Chahal. Likewise, Sanju Samson/Devdutt Padikkal could also get a chance. With 10 points in the ODI super league at stake, 3rd ODI is by no means a dead rubber. And hopefully, we’ll get some competitive cricket in the final ODI.
Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs India 3rd ODI
Date: July 23, 2021 (Friday
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 03:00 PM IST, 09:30 AM GMT
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
India vs Sri Lanka: Head to Head records
Overall Record
Played – 161
India – 93
Sri Lanka – 56
N/R – 11
Tie – 1
In Sri Lanka
Played – 63
India – 30
Sri Lanka – 27
N/R – 6
Record of chasing teams at R Premadasa
Won – 19
Lost -16
N/R – 2
Probable Playing XI
India: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Manish Pandey, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal/ Varun Chakravarthy/Rahul Chahar, and Kuldeep Yadav.
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka (WK), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, and Lakshan Sandakan.