SL vs IND: It is time to gear up for the third and final ODI game between Sri Lanka and India. The hosts have shown a great performance so far, and they have a 1-0 lead in the series. They will eye for a historic series win over India at home since 1997.
But it won’t be easy, as India will come prepared and will look to overcome challenges they had in the series so far. So, we can in for an exciting SL vs IND clash on Wednesday at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Both teams have some key batters and bowlers, which will produce a thrilling battle. In this article, we will talk about the key player battles in the coming SL vs IND third ODI game, which can make a big impact in this game.
Three Key battles to watch out for in the second SL vs IND ODI
1. Rohit Sharma vs Dunith Wellalage
The Indian captain has been in great form in the ongoing SL vs IND series. He is the top scorer and has scored two consecutive fifties in the first two games. Rohit is scoring runs at a strike rate of 134.07, where other batters are struggling to score at 80.
That is why Rohit will be crucial for India at the top, and Sri Lanka would like to get him out early. Dunith Wellalage has bowled well against him so far. He dismissed the Indian captain in the first match as well and will be the bowler Sri Lanka will use against Rohit.
2. Virat Kohli vs Jeffrey Vandersay
Virat Kohli has scored only 38 runs in two matches so far this season. He has struggled to pick the spinners and got out LBW in both innings. He will have that in his mind as well and will try to make the most of the opportunity in the last match.
But his problem will increase when he faces the MOTM of the last game, Jeffrey Vandersay. The leg-break spinner was turning the ball very well in the last game, and Virat always has some weakness against leg-spin. So, this will be a battle to watch out for in the third SL vs IND game.
3. Kusal Mendis vs Washington Sundar
A lot will depend on how Kusal Mendis will bat. He is the best batter for Sri Lanka and has gotten starts in both games. He will have the responsibility to lead the batting unit, as other batters in top order are struggling to do so.
But he has found it tough to bat against Washington Sundar. The Indian spinner dismissed him in the last game. Sundar bowls with a very tight line and makes it tough for the batters. So, he will look to dismiss Mendis again in the final SL vs IND ODI.
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