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>



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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>



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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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India Cricket Team is all set to tour Sri Lanka for the white-ball series after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday (29th November announced their future tour programs and apart from India, 8 other teams will be playing.&nbsp;



The <a href="https://www.t20worldcup.com/qualification-pathway/men" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.t20worldcup.com/qualification-pathway/men">T20 World Cup 2024 </a>will be played between June 4 to June 30 in the Carribean and the United States of America. However, just after that India will be touring Sri Lanka for the ODI as well as the T20I series.?



Although the full schedule of the series is yet to be announced, but SLC confirmed that it?ll be a three-match ODI and a three-match T20I series. It is expected that BCCI would give opportunities to youngsters in the series and those who will be part of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad are likely to be rested.?



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Sri Lanka will begin 2024 with a series against Zimbabwe in January. It?ll be a home series for them as they will be playing three ODIs and T20Is each. Following that, they will take on Afghanistan in an all-format series.&nbsp;



Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will clash with each other in one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is in January and February. Following that, they will be touring Bangladesh for two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.&nbsp;



Following the T20 World Cup 2024 and India series, Sri Lanka will tour England for a three-match Test series. Following the UK tour, Sri Lanka will lock horns with New Zealand and West Indies at home from September to November.



The year 2024 will conclude for Sri Lanka as they will tour South Africa and New Zealand. The team will play two-match Test series against Proteas whereas it?ll be a three-match T20I and three-match ODI series against Kiwis.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sri Lanka Cricket Team Schedule for the year 2024: India to tour&nbsp;</h2>



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Here?s the Sri Lanka Cricket Team Schedule for the year 2024



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India to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series after T20 World Cup 2024

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CSK-fame Sri Lankan pacer, Mateesha Pathirana, has been ruled out of the India ODI series after Dilshan Madushanka had already been ruled off early. Sri Lanka is facing a tough time, as already they lost their two-star pacers, <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/dushmantha-chameera-552152">Dushmantha Chameera</a> and Nuwan Thushara, before the T20I series. Chameera first due to illness, and Thushara later fractured a thumb of his bowling arm and had to be replaced by Madushanka and Fernando for the T20Is, which recently concluded against India. Pathirana sustained the injury during fielding in the last game against India, as he went off the field without bowling even a single delivery. 



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 A jarred shoulder is what kept Pathirana out of the World Cup last time as well, and hence the Lankan management did not want to risk him further, said Mahinda Halangoda. Madushanka, on the other hand, sustained a much more serious injury to his hamstring in the nets post the first T20I. 



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 The Sri Lankan management reportedly first brought in uncapped right-arm pacer Mohamed Shiraz; however, later in the afternoon another confirmation came from their end, tying up the debut of a second right-arm seamer, Eshan Malinga. 



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 Both these players were supposed to be part of Sri Lanka?s starting XI in the first ODI against India, while Sri Lanka has not had a very good record against them in the recent past. Alongside the two uncapped players who have been brought in, at least one is sure to mark his debut. However, three players, T20I batter Kusal Perera and promoted Madushan and Jeffrey Vandersay, have been kept in standby as backups.



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Pathirana and Madushanka ruled out of ODIs against India; check the two debutants set to join the Lankan squad for India ODI's

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SL vs IND 1st ODI: After the completion of the the T20I series, India and Sri Lanka are set to face off in an ODI series starting 2nd August. A big dilemma for India ahead of the ODI series would be around the wicketkeeper?s role and here, in this post, we will analyze and predict the India Playing 11 with full squad and more details of the SL vs IND 1st ODI.



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India, under the leadership of Surya Kumar Yadav and the watchful eyes of newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, whitewashed the home side in the three-match T20I series but the Sri Lanka Tour is not finished yet. India and Sri Lanka are set to engage in an ODI series starting today.



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The new ODI setup of the Indian Cricket team under the new head coach is likely to feature the veteran and trusted faces once again. With the skipper Rohit Sharma back on the side, familiar names like Kuldeep Yadav, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer are back as well. 



The squad announced for the tour appears well-balanced, with clearly defined roles for each player. However, the primary question for India concerns the wicketkeeper position. KL Rahul has performed admirably in Rishabh Pant's absence, raising speculation about the final selection for this critical role.



Let's take a look at the India Playing 11 Prediction and Full Squad for SL vs IND 1st ODI:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sl-vs-ind-1st-odi-india-squad">SL vs IND 1st ODI: INDIA Squad</h2>



Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-playing-11-prediction-for-sl-vs-ind-1st-odi">India Playing 11 Prediction For SL vs IND 1st ODI</h2>



The skipper Rohit Sharma will be back to the opening position and most probably he will be accompanied by Shubman Gill. This opening duo has been the key to success for India in the ODIs for a while now. 



Virat Kohli at 3 gives free hands to the openers as the right-handed batsman is the backbone of the top and middle order of the Indian batting. Shreyas Iyer is back in the side and he will be holding his 4th number back. 



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Now, a big decision for skipper Rohit and coach Gambhir will be for selection of a wicketkeeper. Many are speculating that KL Rahul will get the chance as Gambhir has previously mentioned the focus of Rishabh Pant should be more towards red-ball cricket if he isn't performing in white ball. 



But it is more on the captain as what is more required for the team. Don't leave Rishabh out of the race as he was preferred over Sanju and others in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. One more thing to the favor of Pant is that he is a left-hander and a left-handed batter in the middle order gives to more variety and strength.



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<a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/shivam-dube-714451">Shivam Dube</a> and Axar Patel would be the two all-rounders in the lower order to finish the game. Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj are also certainly playing in the starting 11. Now, the fight is for the two spots and it seems like Harshit Rana will receive his international cap for the first time. 



Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh are our two final picks for the 10th and 11th spots. This bowling looks threatening and India have a good chance to sweep the ODI series as well.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-playing-11-predicted">India Playing 11 (Predicted)</h4>



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SL vs IND 1st ODI, Rahul or Pant? India Playing 11 Prediction, Full Squad and More

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IND vs SL 1st ODI: Rohit Sharma-led team India have tied the first ODI of the INDIA Tour of SRI LANKA 2024. Though, it was India's game at one stage, Sri Lanka managed to save the game and the scoreline is still 0-0.



The game was something like topsy-turvy for the entire duration. India was on the top most of the time but Sri Lanka pulled it off in the last 10 overs in both innings. 



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Batting first, Sri Lanka were six down at 142 runs in the 35th over and then all-rounders Hasaranga, Dhanajaya and Wellalage restored life to the match for Sri Lanka. The trio added 108 runs and that was the match for Sri Lanka.



India started the chase aggressively with skipper Rohit Sharma making damages to the Sri Lankan hopes. Rohit Sharma smashed a 33-ball half-century in the process. India were 75 for no loss and all of a sudden, they lost three wickets for just 12 runs. 



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India were way ahead in terms of run rate but falling of wickets in regular intervals was the concern. Shivam Dube played a crucial knock down the order and he dragged the game to 1 run needed off more than a dozen balls remaining. 



The skipper Charith Asalanka did an excellent job with the ball in his hands. He caught Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh LBW in two consecutive balls and the match tied. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rohit Sharma on Match Result</h2>



Rohit Sharma in the post-match talk claimed that he is disappointed with the result. He said, "Little disappointing, 14 balls, 1 run to get." 



"The scores are gettable, it's just that you have to bat well to get that score. We batted well in patches. There was no consistent momentum through the game for us. We started really well with the bat but knew the game would start after 10 overs once the spinners came in to bowl. We had the upper hand to start with, then we lost a couple of wickets and fell behind the game," he said.



"With the partnership that KL and Axar had, we again came back into the game pretty well. These things happen. Sri Lanka played well. In the end, it was a fair result. It (pitch) remained the same. There was bite in the first 25 overs when we bowled and it was the same for them as well. As the game went on, the seam wore off for both teams and it was a bit easier to bat," he added.



"It's not where you can just come and play your shots and get runs. You have to apply yourself and dig in really well to get that score. Proud of the way how we fought till the end. The game shifted towards both teams at different times. It was important to hold the nerve and stay in the game. We should?have got that one run," Sharma concluded. 



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"Disappointing, 14 balls, 1 run to get," Rohit Sharma Claims After the Tie in the 1st ODI

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SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction: With a tie in the first ODI of India vs Sri Lanka three-match ODI series, the two teams are now buckled up for the 2nd ODI at the R.Premadasa Stadium,?Colombo. 



There are going to be a couple of changes in the playing 11 of both sides as the pitches at the venue are acting slow and here we are with the SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Grand League, Small League, Strongest Playing 11s, and Full Squads.



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A big blow for Sri Lanka and so on such a crucial situation. Wanindu Hasaranga is ruled out of the remaining of the series and his absence will cause big unrest in the Sri Lankan playing11. The board has also announced Jeffrey Vandersay as his replacement.



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Jeffrey Vandersay is also a leg-spinner but fitting in for Wanindu Hasaranga would not be that easy of the task. Keeping in mind the slowness and spin-friendly nature of the surface, Sri Lanka might also replace Mohamed Shiraz and play Maheesh Theekshana.



On the other side, there aren't any changes expected in the Indian playing 11. The batting order might get a little shuffle but rest, it was a well-balanced playing 11. Again, the eyes will be on skipper Rohit Sharma and especially Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli has stroked four centuries in his last six ODI innings at the R Premadasa Stadium.



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Let's take a look at the SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Grand League, Small League, Strongest Playing 11s and Full Squads:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sl-vs-ind-match-details">SL vs IND Match Details</h2>



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">Series</a>:?India tour of Sri Lanka



Match:?India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI



Day/Date:?Sunday/4th August 2024



Time:?2:30 PM IST



Venue:?R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lanka-vs-india-strongest-playing-11">Sri Lanka vs India Strongest Playing 11</h2>



Sri Lanka:?Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando



Sri Lanka Full Squad:<a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/576/rohit-sharma" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">?</a>Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga



India:?Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(WK), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh



India Full Squad:?Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, Khaleel Ahmed, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sl-vs-ind-2nd-odi-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-teams">SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Teams</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="grand-league-team">Grand League Team</h4>



Wicketkeepers:?KL Rahul, Kusal Mendis



Batters:?Rohit Sharma(C), Virat Kohli, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama



All-Rounders:?Dunith Wellalage(VC), Charith Asalanka, Axar Patel



Bowlers:?Mohammed Siraj, Maheesh Theekshana



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="small-league-team">Small League Team</h4>



Wicketkeepers:?KL Rahul



Batters:?Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Avishka Fernando



All-Rounders:?Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay



Bowlers:?Kuldeep Yadav, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohammed Siraj



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-3-player-battles-to-watch-out/">3 Key Player battles to watch out for SL vs IND 2nd ODI</a><div></div><div class="tdb-author-name-wrap" style="align-items: baseline"></div><div></div>

SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Grand League, Small League, Strongest Playing 11s and Full Squads

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SL vs IND 2nd ODI: Big event for the home team as Sri Lanka defeated India in the second ODI of the series by 32 runs. The series is now 1-0 in the favor of the hosts and celebration all over Sri Lanka.



Another match, another fifty for skipper Rohit Sharma but all his efforts went in vain as India lost the match following the heroic 6-fer by Jeffrey Vandersay. It is really a big moment for Sri Lanka as they have avoided the series loss.



This win of Sri Lanka marks the 58th win over India in a total of 170 ODIs. Let's take a look at the match highlights of SL vs IND 2nd ODI:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs IND 2nd ODI Match Summary</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/Siraj-first-ball-wicket-1.jpg" alt="SL vs IND 2nd ODI Match Summary" class="wp-image-145193" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">SL vs IND 2nd ODI: Siraj with the first ball wicket (Associate Press)</figcaption></figure>



The home team again got the right call on the toss and opted to bat first, which was the right decision on this slow surface. Siraj has been exceptional against Sri Lanka and this time again, he drew the first blood on the very first ball of the match. However, Fernando and Kusal Mendis got the back of the team and combined for a 74-run partnership.



Washington Sunder then dismissed both batters in two back-to-back deliveries and left Lanka with three down for 79. Sri Lanka were getting runs but also lost wickets from the other side on regular intervals.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/Wellalage-and-Kamindu.jpg" alt="SL vs IND 2nd ODI" class="wp-image-145194" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">SL vs IND 2nd ODI: Wellalage and Kamindu added valuable 79 runs at the lower order (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Wellalage and Kamindu came to the rescue again and added 79 important runs for the team and Sri Lanka reached 240 after their 50 overs. 



Indian openers started things in Rohit Sharma fashion. Sharma started with aggression and smashed his second fifty of the series and this time, he hit 50 on just 29 deliveries. India scored 76 runs in the first powerplay which was far better than what Sri Lanka scored in their powerplay. 



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Rohit Sharma became the first prey for Sri Lanka and he got out on 64(44). The replacement of Hasaranga, <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/10469/jeffrey-vandersay">Jeffrey Vandersay</a> was the man for the team and perfectly filled his shoes. He again came in the 18th over and dismissed the set batter Shubman Gill and big fish Shivam Dube in the same over and brought Sri Lanka back in the game. 



After that, Vandersay single-handedly destroyed the Indian middle order and sent Virat, Shreyas and KL Rahul back to the pavilion for cheap. The two left-handers- Washington Sunder and Axar Patel started to set foot and weaved a partnership under really hard conditions. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/jaffery.jpg" alt="Jeffrey Vandersay" class="wp-image-145196" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">SL vs IND 2nd ODI: Jeffrey Vandersay blew the Indian Batting order (Associate Press)</figcaption></figure>



Axar Patel played the aggressor and Washington held on to the other end. He waited for bad balls and gave hope to Indian fans but not for too long. Skipper Charith Asalanka took a blinder to send him back to the pavilion. 



Washington Sunder never looked settled and lost his wicket soon to Asalanka. Siraj and Kuldeep tried to score a bit but the only thing they could do was reduce the defeat margin. Sri Lanka wrapped under 208 and won the game by 32 runs.



Jeffrey Vandersay delivered the match-winning performance for Sri Lanka and was awarded as player of the match. He also registered the career-best figures in the match (6-33). Charith Asalanka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, isn't having a good time with the bat but he has been on point with the ball in his hand. 



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-rohit-sharma-surpasses-sachin-tendulkar-with-an-incredible-fifty-in-the-second-odi/">IND vs SL: Rohit Sharma surpasses Sachin Tendulkar with an incredible fifty in the Second ODI</a><div></div><div class="tdb-author-name-wrap" style="align-items: baseline"></div><div></div>



SOURCE- <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/">BCCI TV</a>

SL vs IND 2nd ODI: Rohit's Heroic Went in Vain as Jeffrey Vandersay Blew up Indian Batting Order With a 6-fer

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SL vs IND: It is time to gear up for the third and final <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/most-wins-in-odi-cricket-history/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/most-wins-in-odi-cricket-history/">ODI game</a> between <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/">Sri Lanka</a> and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">India</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">series</a> 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 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-after-a-disappointing-loss-in-the-second-odi-likely-changes-gambhir-would-make-to-indias-starting-xi/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-after-a-disappointing-loss-in-the-second-odi-likely-changes-gambhir-would-make-to-indias-starting-xi/">SL vs IND third ODI game</a>, which can make a big impact in this game.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three Key battles to watch out for in the second?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-tour-of-sri-lanka-2024-odi-full-schedule-squad-and-live-streaming-details-ind-vs-sl-odi-details/">SL vs IND ODI</a></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Rohit Sharma vs Dunith Wellalage</h3>



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The Indian captain has been in great form in the ongoing <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-3-reasons-why-sri-lanka-are-favorites-to-win-the-ongoing-odi-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-3-reasons-why-sri-lanka-are-favorites-to-win-the-ongoing-odi-series/">SL vs IND series</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/">Sri Lanka</a> would like to get him out early. Dunith Wellalage has bowled well against him so far. He dismissed the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">Indian</a> captain in the first match as well and will be the bowler Sri Lanka will use against Rohit.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Virat Kohli vs Jeffrey Vandersay</h3>



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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 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-3-reasons-why-sri-lanka-are-favorites-to-win-the-ongoing-odi-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-3-reasons-why-sri-lanka-are-favorites-to-win-the-ongoing-odi-series/">last match</a>.



But his problem will increase when he faces the MOTM of the last game, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Vandersay" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Vandersay">Jeffrey Vandersay.</a> 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.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Kusal Mendis vs Washington Sundar</h3>



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A lot will depend on how Kusal Mendis will bat. He is the best batter for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/">Sri Lanka</a> 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 <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">Indian</a> 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.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-3-reasons-why-sri-lanka-are-favorites-to-win-the-ongoing-odi-series/">SL vs IND: 3 Reasons why Sri Lanka are favorites to win the ongoing ODI Series</a>

3 Key Player battles to watch out for 3rd ODI

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SL vs IND 3rd ODI: SRI LANKA vs INDIA! Here we are on the last match of the India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. With the series in line, India and Sri Lanka will try to put forth their best to secure the 3rd ODI in their favor. This post reads the SL vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Strongest Playing11s, Full Squads, Streaming, and Broadcasting Details.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#sl-vs-ind-match-details">SL vs IND Match Details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sl-vs-ind-3rd-odi-strongest-playing-11">SL vs IND 3rd ODI Strongest Playing 11</a></li><li class=""><a href="#sl-vs-ind-3rd-odi-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-teams">SL vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Teams</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#grand-league-team">Grand League Team</a></li><li class=""><a href="#small-league-team">Small League Team</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



The home side Sri Lanka are leading the series with a 1-0 scoreline after two matches. Shivam Dube was the man who took Team India to a tie from a closing defeat in the first ODI. However, batting second at R Premadasa Stadium is one of the toughest jobs, and India still managed to tie the first ODI.



The loss in the second ODI was kind of an eye-opener for the Indian team that they are lacking in batting techniques and leaking too many runs to the lower order of Sri Lanka. The unsettled batting order can also be an issue for the not-so-convincing batting performance. 



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There are more possible chances of changes in the playing 11 in the last ODI as there is a bigger picture in front of the Indian Cricket team and management. The involvement of players during the practice sessions is an indication that there are going to be a couple of changes in the playing 11 of India.



Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh didn't bowl in the practice session and this might be sign to try Khaleel and Harshit Rana in the last ODI. Rishabh Pant was also noticed playing spin for some time. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/Sundar-vs-Mendis-SL-vs-IND-1024x532.jpg" alt="SL vs IND: 3 Key Player battles to watch out for 3rd ODI" class="wp-image-145279" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">SL vs IND </figcaption></figure>



For Sri Lanka, they are all set with their playing11. They have got the trick on how to defend the target on the surfaces of Colombo Stadium and they are doing it pretty consistently. 



The pitch is again expected to slow. It might aid batters early in the innings but as the match goes on, it becomes more spin-friendly and slow. considering the playing conditions and team possibilities, let's take a look at the SL vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Strongest Playing11s, Full Squads, Streaming, and Broadcasting Details:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sl-vs-ind-match-details">SL vs IND Match Details</h2>



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">Series</a>:&nbsp;India tour of Sri Lanka



Match:?India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI



Day/Date:?Wednesday/7th August 2024



Time:&nbsp;2:30 PM IST



Venue:&nbsp;R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sl-vs-ind-3rd-odi-strongest-playing-11">SL vs IND 3rd ODI Strongest Playing 11</h2>



Sri Lanka:?Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando



Sri Lanka Full Squad:<a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/576/rohit-sharma" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a>Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga



India:?Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana,?Khaleel Ahmed



India Full Squad:?Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant(w), Khaleel Ahmed, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sl-vs-ind-3rd-odi-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-teams">SL vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Teams</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="grand-league-team">Grand League Team</h4>



Wicketkeepers:?Rishabh Pant/ KL Rahul, Kusal Mendis



Batters:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma(C), Virat Kohli, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama



All-Rounders:?Dunith Wellalage(VC), Kamindu Mendis, Axar Patel



Bowlers:?Kuldeep Yadav, Maheesh Theekshana



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="small-league-team">Small League Team</h4>



Wicketkeepers:?Kusal Mendis



Batters:?Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka



All-Rounders:?Axar Patel, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay



Bowlers:?Kuldeep Yadav, Akila Dhanajaya, Harshit Rana



READ:?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-ind-3-key-player-battles-to-watch-out-for/">3 Key Player battles to watch out for SL vs IND 3rd ODI</a>

SL vs IND 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Strongest Playing11s, Full Squads, Streaming and Broadcasting Details

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India is one of the best teams in the World, cricket has undoubtedly been adopted as India?s own game from being the gentleman?s game. Team India often referred to as the Men in Blue, has been ranked no.1 by the ICC across several formats, especially excelling in white-ball cricket with the Champions Trophy in sight. India despite being ranked the no.1 team over a long period has not been able to win the Cricket World Cup in 2023, as India lost the game to Australia which ended their undefeated streak in the World Cup. However, recently they were crowned the World Champions in the shortest format of the game and were high on confidence. India also changed their hands in coaching as team India head coach Rahul Dravid left his position and went to Gautam Gambhir who is much anticipated to change the course of Indian cricket, as he will prepare the Indian side for the Champions Trophy which is to be held after a major 6-year gap. India has recently played Sri Lanka in the island nation and is in very poor form as they have lost their game against Sri Lanka, despite low scores. Before this India have managed to win 10 ODI series against the neighboring nation. India after this will play only against England under home conditions in the longer format of white-ball cricket, as a part of India?s preparation for the upcoming Champions Trophy. 



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#3-reasons-why-india-can-be-the-favourites-in-the-champions-trophy">3 Reasons Why India Can Be the Favourites in the Champions Trophy</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#inform-rohit-sharma-is-a-major-concern-for-all-opposition-of-the-indian-team">Inform Rohit Sharma is a major concern for all opposition of the Indian team</a></li><li class=""><a href="#india-is-en-route-to-make-one-of-the-most-decorated-bowling-decks">India is en route to make one of the most decorated Bowling decks</a></li><li class=""><a href="#the-presence-of-a-world-class-bench-and-the-tactical-prowess-of-gautam-gambhir-will-be-a-cherry-on-the-top">The presence of a World Class bench and the tactical prowess of Gautam Gambhir will be a cherry on the top</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-reasons-why-india-can-be-the-favourites-in-the-champions-trophy">3 Reasons Why India Can Be the Favourites in the Champions Trophy </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="inform-rohit-sharma-is-a-major-concern-for-all-opposition-of-the-indian-team">Inform Rohit Sharma is a major concern for all opposition of the Indian team</h3>



Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been in blistering form since CWC 2023. Sharma recently led India to the T20 World Cup triumph, where he was the pick of the batter for his side with the most runs scored. Sharma seems to be peaking at the end days of his career, aged 37, he is in the finest of touches, as he has scored abundant runs in both the T20I as well as the longest format of the game. In the ODI series against Sri Lanka, Rohit has been India?s only standout performer scoring 130+ runs in both games with a strike rate of 130+ as well, with 2 half-centuries in the series already. 



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 He will look to continue this form into the Champions Trophy and play a similar role just like he did in the powerplay overs in the last World Cup. He will be in his aggressive self and looking to score quick runs early on in the powerplay to give the team the most handy start. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-is-en-route-to-make-one-of-the-most-decorated-bowling-decks">India is en route to make one of the most decorated Bowling decks</h3>



India already has proved that a promising bowling lineup can often cause a very vital change to your campaign. Firstly in the previous World Cup, Mohammad Shami and veteran Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded India?s pace attack and the duo demolished several batting lineups. 



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However, Mohammad Shami was ruled out of the following T20I World Cup, due to injury. Bumrah alongside Arshdeep Singh led India to yet another wonderful campaign in the United States, which was highly dependent on the bowlers due to the bowling-friendly tracks of the States. Mohammad Shami who has now been often seen in the nets at the National Cricket Academy is probably recovering from an injury, and hence the Bumrah-Shami pair might once again be seen in the Champions Trophy. Shami is also among the few senior players who was part of MS Dhoni-led India?s Champions Trophy winning squad in 2013. Alongside the two legends of Indian cricket, they will also have the likes of Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and spinners Kuldeep Yadav and probably a bunch of all-rounders as well. Hardik Pandya is India?s only pace-bowling all-rounder, while Axar, Jadeja and Washington Sundar can be under Gambhir?s trial for the CT. With so diverse a bowling deck with such pure quality, India will probably be one of the finest teams with the best bowling deck on team sheets and if everyone among them performs they will be an unstoppable force to resist. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="the-presence-of-a-world-class-bench-and-the-tactical-prowess-of-gautam-gambhir-will-be-a-cherry-on-the-top">The presence of a World Class bench and the tactical prowess of Gautam Gambhir will be a cherry on the top</h3>



India have the best possible bunch of players who adorn their bench. Gambhir might include the likes of fine players like, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, Shreyas Iyer and Indian T20I skipper <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/suryakumar-yadav-446507">Suryakumar Yadav</a> for the reserved benched players in the Champions Trophy. 



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 Now always having a great team on paper doesn?t help but if one also has one of the modern crickets' best thinkers who can influence the brilliance of the players with his tactical greatness then a good bench can always come in handy. Gambhir has already proved his excellence especially in the shortest format of the game, not only at the franchise level with the KKR but also with India in the T20I series, where India was seen producing wonders with unconventional methods. Though recently criticised, he will need some time to set himself up with the team in the longer format as well, however, Gambhir is expected to excel again and lead India to a successful campaign in the Champions Trophy.

3 Reasons India will be claimed as Favourites in the Champions Trophy 2025 Despite recent losses in bilateral

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
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India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
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<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.

Rinku Singh to play fourth IND vs ENG T20I? India's assistant coach makes a massive statement

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On Thursday morning, the scene outside New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was nothing short of extraordinary. A massive crowd had gathered well before the match, eager to witness Kohli in action. Long queues stretched for nearly 2 km, with fans patiently waiting for entry. Given his status as Indian cricket biggest crowd-puller the frenzy was hardly surprising. A huge crowd is gathered to see king kohli in  Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch kohli. Reports says that 2KM long queue was showing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for virat kohli.
Ranji Trophy action was peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, top  star of Indian crickete team, show in his first Ranji Trophy match after a 12-year. Crowd that was shown 2KM away from Arun Jaitley Stadium to see live playing virat kohli. That shows the fan base that kohli and love for indians.
Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade has ignited immense excitement among cricket fans, drawing fresh attention to India’s premier domestic tournament. Virat Kohli’s played his last match  in 2012, that was named in Delhi’s starting XI for their clash against Railways.
According to ANI sports  reports Vipul Kashyap, more than 15,000 fans showed up to see Kohli playing in a Ranji Trophy match after 12 year . That  momentous was return after 12 years for cricket fans. The crowd erupted in excitement the moment Kohli stepped onto the field with his teammates. The roar of the fans was deafening, a testament to their admiration for the former India captain. Kohli acknowledged their love, expressing his gratitude with a warm gesture to there fans.
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. In that match against Uttar Pradesh, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times.
Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against Tamil Nadu, scoring 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His highest score—173—came against Bengal. A stellar 2009-10 season earned him a Test call-up, and in 2011, he made his debut in whites against the West Indies. 
Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs and inspire young generation as well. In future we see more such matchs and India top player's to plays such a match in domestic ground.

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy action peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, featured in his first Ranji Trophy game after a 12-year gap.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade