The Ind VS SL ODI series begins tomorrow (10th January). The series is essential for the Indian cricket team and for Sri Lanka as well, because this marks the start of their preparations for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. Ind VS SL games have always been well-contested. Over the years, some of the top performances have been shown in these games. Virat Kohli, in particular, enjoys taking on this opposition and believes he has a good chance against them. Here is an in-depth look:?



<h2>Ind VS SL 1st ODI, Indian Team Preview:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="IND vs SL: Hardik Pandya reveals who shaped him to be a better captain saying he 'made a big difference'" class="wp-image-100854"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hardik is a crucial cog in India's ODI World Cup Plans for 2023. IMG SRC: BCCI</figcaption></figure>



The biggest update for the squad is that pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah is back. He will be a direct pick in the playing 11. Mohd Shami is also in the squad so even he is bound to get a game. As you do not call the experienced players to keep them on the bench. The last development is the comeback of Rohit Sharma post his finger injury. He will be opening the batting along with Ishan Kishan. The middle order will be laden with talented players like Surya and Shreyas.&nbsp;



Squad:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp; &nbsp;



Likely Playing XI:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (VC), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik/Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;



<h2>Ind VS SL 1st ODI, Sri Lankan Team Preview:?</h2>



One of the positives for Sri Lanka in the T20I series is the presence of their left-arm pacer. Dilshan Madhushanka had become a nuisance for the Indian batters when the ball started swinging in the evening. Apart from him, the form of captain Dasun Shanaka is a big positive. Sri Lanka has a good trio of all-rounders in the form of Hasaranga, Shanaka, and Chamika Karunaratne. &nbsp;



Squad: &nbsp;



Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Nuwanidu Fernando,&nbsp;Dasun Shanaka&nbsp;(c), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pramod Madushan&nbsp;



Likely Playing XI:&nbsp;



Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilshan Madhushanka, Maheesh Teekshana, Lahiru Kumara.&nbsp;



<h2>Dream 11 Prediction:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rohit-Sharma-min.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma in Ind VS SL" class="wp-image-100870"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IMG SRC: BCCI</figcaption></figure>



The playing XI for fantasy sports can be as follows:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma, Pathum Nissanka, Virat Kohli, Charith Asalanka, Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Hardik Pandya (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Jasprit Bumrah, Lahiru Kumara, Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to have a very good game in the Ind VS SL 1st ODI. This is predicted based on the stats that they have against the Sri Lankans.&nbsp;



<h2>Venue, Broadcasting, and Timings for Ind VS SL 1st ODI:?</h2>



The game begins at 1.30 pm Indian Standard Time. The official broadcaster of the games is Star TV Network. This will be covering the entire home season of the Indian cricket team. They will begin broadcasting with the pre-match show from 12:30 pm onwards. The game will be played at Guwahati. The pitch is a paradise for fast bowling when the ball is hard and especially in the evening. But later on, the pitch settles down and the batters will dominate.&nbsp;



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IND VS SL: 1st ODI Best Preview, Dream 11 Predictions, Playing XI, Squads, Venues, and Timings. All You Need to Know.&nbsp;

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The India VS Sri Lanka 2nd ODI will be played on Thursday (12th of January). The first game was a one-sided encounter in favor of the Indian cricket team with Dasun Shanaka being the lone warrior from the Sri Lankan side. He has been mighty impressive in the past year. The second ODI will be played in Kolkata, which is a batter?s paradise. Here is a look at how the teams stand before the 2nd ODI:&nbsp;



<h2>Indian Team Preview Before India VS Sri Lanka 2nd ODI:&nbsp;</h2>



The Indian cricket team is high on confidence. This can be seen in the approach of the batters. The team is dealing with the problem of plenty. They have to bench the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. Both these players are in the form of their lives. Ishan Kishan is coming off after scoring a double hundred. But that is the level of competition that the team has and we can do nothing but accept the truth. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma too had a good game. Both the veterans looked in solid touch and added the spice to the India VS Sri Lanka 1st ODI.



In the bowling unit, pace sensation Umran Malik is improving with their experience in international cricket. Yuzi Chahal is bowling well and so is Axar Patel. And ?Miya Magic? Mohammed Siraj is in a league of his own. He is giving India the much-required breakthroughs.&nbsp;



Squads:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (c),&nbsp;Shubman Gill,&nbsp;Virat Kohli,&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer,&nbsp;KL Rahul (wk),&nbsp;Hardik Pandya,&nbsp;Axar Patel,&nbsp;Mohammed Shami,&nbsp;Umran Malik,&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj,&nbsp;Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryakumar Yadav,&nbsp;Washington Sundar,&nbsp;Kuldeep Yadav,&nbsp;Ishan Kishan,&nbsp;Arshdeep Singh.&nbsp;



Expected Playing XI:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (c),&nbsp;Shubman Gill,&nbsp;Virat Kohli,&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer,&nbsp;KL Rahul (wk),&nbsp;Hardik Pandya,&nbsp;Axar Patel,&nbsp;Mohammed Shami,&nbsp;Umran Malik,&nbsp;Mohammed Siraj,&nbsp;Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;



<h2>Sri Lankan Team Preview Before India VS Sri Lanka 2nd ODI:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AXAR-1.jpg" alt="India vs Sri Lanka " class="wp-image-100777"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dasun Shananka is in the form of his life. IMG SRC: BCCI.</figcaption></figure>



The silver lining of the dark cloud in Sri Lankan cricket is their skipper Dasun Shanaka. Apart from Shanaka, it is Pathum Nissanka who has shown immense promise. The youngster has been a rock at the start of every Sri Lankan batting inning. But senior players like Asalanka and Dhananjay De Silva need to show more character and have to step up with the bat. With Shanaka?s effort, the Lankan Lions managed to get to 300, if the entire unit clicks, they can easily score 350+. Maheesh Teekshana may come in for the next game as spinners rule in the India VS Sri Lanka games.



Squad:&nbsp; Pathum Nissanka,&nbsp;Avishka Fernando,&nbsp;Kusal Mendis (wk),&nbsp;Dhananjaya de Silva,&nbsp;Charith Asalanka,&nbsp;Dasun Shanaka (c),&nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga,&nbsp;Chamika Karunaratne,&nbsp;Maheesh Teekshana,&nbsp;Kasun Rajitha,&nbsp;Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage,&nbsp;Lahiru Kumara,&nbsp;Ashen Bandara,&nbsp;Nuwanidu Fernando,&nbsp;Pramod Madushan,&nbsp;Jeffrey Vandersay,&nbsp;Sadeera Samarawickrama&nbsp;



Expected Playing XI: &nbsp;



Pathum Nissanka,&nbsp;Avishka Fernando,&nbsp;Kusal Mendis (wk),&nbsp;Dhananjaya de Silva,&nbsp;Charith Asalanka,&nbsp;Dasun Shanaka (c),&nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga,&nbsp;Chamika Karunaratne,&nbsp;Maheesh Teekshana,&nbsp;Kasun Rajitha,&nbsp;Dilshan Madushanka&nbsp;



<h2>Predictions and Dream 11 Team:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/01/Mohammed-Siraj-min.jpg" alt="India VS Sri Lanka" class="wp-image-100973"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Siraj will also have a good game at Eden Gardens. IMG SRC: Wisden</figcaption></figure>



The prediction is for India to win the game and seal the series. The best bowler for India will be Yuzvendra Chahal. He looked in good touch in the last game but the dew was making it difficult for him. The best batter from Sri Lanka can be Charith Asalanka. And the best batter from the Indian team can be Virat Kohli again.&nbsp;



Team for fantasy sports like Dream 11:



Rohit Sharma, Kusal Mendis, Virat Kohli, Charith Asalanka, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya (C), Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Dasun Shanaka, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami.



<h2>Venue, Timings, and Broadcaster:&nbsp;</h2>



The game will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The pitch is a batter's paradise with little help for the pacers under lights. In the evening, there is a lot of dew. Win the toss and bowling fist could be a smart decision. The game will begin at 1.30 pm. The official broadcaster of the India VS Sri Lanka series is Star TV Network. The Indian VS Sri Lanka 2nd ODI can also be seen on Hotstar. &nbsp;



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India VS Sri Lanka: 2nd ODI Best Preview, Dream 11 Predictions, Playing XIs, Squads, Venues, and Timings. All You Need to Know.&nbsp;

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