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 time is ticking for India captain Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the opening batter is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will be the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, provided few conditions. 
Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar is in Melbourne, and he will soon be having a conversation with Rohit Sharma related to his future in Tests. As per the reports, if India fails to reach the final of the series, then the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be the last match for India's captain.
This comes after Rohit Sharma's struggles in the Test cricket of last. In the last 8 games, the opening batter has scored just 155 runs at an average of 11.07 and his struggles are visible in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he has managed just 22 runs from 5 innings. 
After playing two games in the middle order, Rohit Sharma moved back to the top order in the ongoing Melbourne Test. However, the move didn't pay off, as the skipper was back in the hut after facing just 5 balls. He attempted a half-hearted pull shot and was caught by Scott Boland with ease. 
<h2> Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches</h2>
The reports also added that Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches. However, to accommodate him back as an opener, Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the ongoing game as Washington Sundar replaced him as an all-rounder. 
With their place for the ICC World Test Championship very far away, it is fair to say Rohit Sharma won't be playing any more Tests after the ongoing game. To make it into the final, India will have to win both the remaining games. However, with the way things are going in the ongoing match, Australia look like clear favourites. 
There also have been some other sections of reports that have claimed that a big announcement will be around the corner after the Melbourne Test concludes. It is learned that there will be some big news coming from Indian cricket, especially if the team loses the game. 
If the reports related to Rohit Sharma's retirement after the Sydney Test are true, it's safe to say that the batter will have a great opportunity to turn things around in the remaining three innings. If he sets the stage on fire in three innings, chances are he will continue leading the team.
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As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Rohit Sharma to retire after Sydney Test, Ajit Agarkar set to talk to captain about his future

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It's really hard to imagine Pakistan's test team without the presence of Shaheen Shah Afridi and it's a situation which is really hard to occur. However, a shocking call was taken by the National Team's selectors and despite being in excellent form with the ball, elite Pakistani seamer was not considered for selection in Pakistan's two-match Test-Series verus the South Africans.
Afridi delivered am exceptional performance in the One Day International series versus the same opposition, dismissing the highest number of batters (7) and his role with the ball was crucial in his team's success. 
But despite all this, the pacer wasn't even considered for selection for the two-match Test-Series versus the Proteas. According to some news reports, prior to the squad-announcement of the Shaheens, a selector reportedly asked the 24-year-old to take part in a practice Four-day match before the commencement of the Test-Series. 
Due to some personal reasons, Shaheen wasn't able to comply with the instructions of the Pakistani selectors. This was comprehended as "disobedience" by the selectors which led to his eventual exclusion from the Test team. Notably, a similar instruction was given to former skipper Babar Azam too, who also didn't comply with the instructions but was still included in the Test team.
According to some inside sources of Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team, it's believed that the dominating behavior of a certain selector has caused a feeling of dissatisfaction among the national team players. The selector, who recently announced his retirement from Cricket, reportedly maintains a dominating attitude even towards former players. It's believed that the selector is none other than Aleem Dar who was drafted in the selection committee just a few months back. 
According to some close sources of Shaheen, the pacer still has the passion in him to represent Pakistan in the longest format of the game and he was pretty disappointed by the selectors' decision to exclude him from the Test Team for the South Africa series. 
Post the conclusion of the One-Day International series, the 24-year-old even gave the offer to stay in South Africa for the upcoming Test-Series if the national team selectora felt the need to include him in the squad, but no initiative was taken to select him. 
The Shan Masood-led team desperately felt the absence of a left-handed pacer and this was pretty evident in the Centurion Test-match versus the Proteas. Another left-arm seamer Mir Hamza, who is known for his speed and variations, was not considered for selection too. 
Talking about Shaheen Shah Afridi again, the reason for not selecting him was given as workload management but shockingly, he was allowed to participate in the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He is a part of the team of Fortune Barishal and the 24-year-old is anticipated to play in five contests for the franchise.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-irfan-pathan-and-sanjay-manjrekar-get-involved-in-a-heated-argument-over-the-run-out-of-yashasvi-jaiswal-on-live-tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV</a>

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Mitchell Starc | Image: AFP

Shaheen Shah Afridi was shockingly not considered for selection in Pakistan's Test Team for the South Africa series and Aleem Dar is reportedly considered the main reason behind his exclusion from the team.

Shaheen Afridi neglected the orders of the selectors and this led to his exclusion from the Test Team

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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Jasprit Bumrah was taken for a lot of runs in the Tests against Australia. The fast bowler returned with the figures of 4/99 in the 28.4 overs. This saw him achieving a wanted record to his name as, for the first time, he gave away more than 90 runs in an innings in his career in Tests. 
Jasprit Bumrah also was hit for four sixes during his spell. It was for the first time in 4562 deliveries that six was hit against him. Sam Konstas slammed the fast bowler for two sixes, while Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc also hit one six each against the premier fast bowler. 
This was only the second time that more than one six in an innings (after England's first innings in 2018 at the Oval) was hit against the fast bowler. This was the first time three or more sixes were hit against the fast bowler. 
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler has looked a class apart in the series. He picked fifer in Perth and followed it up with the four-fer in Adelaide. The pacer picked 6-fer wickets in Gabba and then four-fer in Melbourne.
Jasprit Bumrah, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has taken 25 wickets at an average of 13.12 with five-wicket hauls. With the way he is going, he is expected to take more wickets in the series and it won't be a surprise if he goes past 35-mark in the series. 
Coming to the match, Australia had another dominating outing in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
They came up with a terrific effort with bat and ball on Day two to put India under pressure. The hosts ended their first innings on 474 and then took five Indian wickets. At stumps, India was 165 for five and is still behind 310 runs.
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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Shocking! Jasprit Bumrah bowls the worst spell of his career and achieves two unwanted feats

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Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He said that the team should include Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna in the team at Sydney. 
Mohammed Siraj has been one of the poor performers for India in the ongoing series against Australia. The fast bowler has failed to provide support to Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing series, which has been the main reason behind the team's struggles with the ball. 
With Mohammed Siraj failing to take wickets and restrict run flow, all the burden has come on Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler has been single-handedly carrying the bowling lineup of the team and is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with 25 wickets to his name. 
Mohammed Siraj has also leaked a lot of runs and his poor effort is the reason why Australia has piled up over 400 runs in the last two games. In the Melbourne Test, he failed to take a single wicket and gave away 122 runs in the 23 overs that he bowled. 
Sunil Gavaskar feels that Mohammed Siraj needs a break and team management needs to tell him that they are dropping him on the basis of his poor performances. While speaking to Star Sports, he explained: 
"I think Siraj, perhaps, needs a little bit of a break. In the sense that, I am not saying a break, he needs to be told that he is left out of the team for non-performance. There has to be a situation where you can’t beat around the bush." 
<h2>If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah - Sunil Gavaskar wants Mohammed Siraj to be dropped </h2>
Sunil Gavaskar mentioned that Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma need to directly say to Mohammed Siraj they are dropping him. The batting great also batted for the inclusion of Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. He explained: 
"But I think Siraj needs to be told ‘look, you are not bowling as well as we expected you to on pitches that have been helpful’. That is something that needs to be told. If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah. By all means, do that," he concluded.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance

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In the 2nd day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, the Indian Cricket Team has hit the axe on their own feet. In reply to Australia's first inning score of 474 runs, the Indian batters helped their team reach the score of 153-2 at one point and they were on course of reaching a big score in their first-inning. 
However, in the 41st over, young Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal got run out after playing a good knock of 86 runs. Lack of co-ordination with Virat Kohli on the other end meant he youngster missed out on the opportunity to slam his 2nd ton versus the Aussies in the ongoing BGT series. On one hand, the threat of a follow on being enforeced is looming over the Indian Team while on the other hand, the run out of Jaiswal sparked a heated argument between Cricket experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar and the video of the same has gone viral on social media platforms. 
The Men in Blue ended the 2nd day of the Melbourne test at the score of 164 runs for the loss of five wickets and they are still trailing the Kangaroos by 310 runs. Post the conclusion of the 2nd day, Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan were discussing the run out of Jaiswal in the post match show of Star Sports. Manjrekar on one hand was seen criticising Kohli while the opinions of Irfan were completely opposite.
Watch the full video <a href="https://x.com/Musafirr_hu_yar/status/1872543107272806770?t=08VDV_x1Pzgs82fX6qIX2g&amp;s=19">here</a>
<h2>Manjrekar had some harsh words to say about Kohli</h2>
First, Sanjay Manjrekar put forward his perspective and said, 
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"The ball was coming at a slower speed, I don't think that Virat would have got run-out in that situation. It was the call of Jaiswal and this run was probably not a free one but Jaiswal was the one who was running at the danger-end not Virat. It was his (Virat's) childish mistake that he looked back and decided that it was not a run. If Yashasvi's judgement was wrong then he would have got dismissed on the non-striker's end."

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<h2>Irfan Pathan hit back at the comments of Manjrekar</h2>
Initiating a counter attack on the views of his fellow commentator, Irfan said, 
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"He (Kohli) was probably not confident about taking that run because the ball went to fielder in a quick manner. Kohli, who was standing at the non-striker's end also has the right to deny a run call if he feels he's at the risk of getting run-out."

After this, Manjrekar said, "If you don't want to let me talk, then it's okay.
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Irfan Pathan (L) and Sanjay Manjrekar (C) in the post match show of Star Sports alongside Jatin Sapru (R) | Image: X (Cricket NDTV)

Cricket Experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar got involved in a heated exchange with each other on live television following the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV

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India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Virat Kohli has become the target of Australian media ever since India has reached the Melbourne. He was involved in a fight with Australian media and then, during the ongoing match, was also seen having a heated exchange with young opener Sam Konstas. 
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between over, and after that, were seen having a heated argument. This saw Batter facing a lot of criticism for having a go at a young player who was making his debut for Australia. 
The Australian media, along with various Australian experts and former cricketers, went hard at Virat Kohli. Not only this, even the crowd was against the senior India batter as he got boos when the premier batter walked out to bat on the Day Two of the ongoing Test. 
<h2>Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style</h2>
Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style and with his bat. He looked in great touch as he played some crisp shots in his innings and with the way he was going, it was expected that he would get a big score.
Virat Kohli was highly cautious against the balls outside off early on his innings and, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, added over 100 runs partnership. But the demons of the outside off stump came to haunt him again as he was back in the hut after a valuable start. 
Virat Kohli was removed by Scott Boland as he poked at the ball outside off and was caught by Alex Carey behind the stumps. The premier Indian batter was back in the hut after 36 runs, but what caught the attention of many was he fought with the crowd on his way back. 
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>
As he was going inside the dressing room, some of the fans near the entrance told him something. The batter, however, came up back and shared some words with the fans before going back in extreme anger. You can see the video below:

India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia

Watch: 'Angry' Virat Kohli fights with fans at MCG after getting out for 36 runs

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In what proves to be a massive and a remarkable achievement, Australian Cricket Team's elite batsman Steven Smith has broken the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's prestigious record following his splendid hundred in the ongoing 4th test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Batting at the fourth spot in the batting-order, the former Aussie skipper slammed an incredible ton, helping the Kangaroos gain the upper-hand in the do-or-die encounter at the iconic stadium. 
The 35-year-old who failed to meet the expectations of the Australian fans in the Adelaide and Perth Test-Matches, rediscovered his magic with the bat with the help of a wonderful ton in the Gabba Test-match. He didn't let his good momentum go away, slamming yet another important century and helped the Kangaroos post a huge first inning score in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match. In this process, the former Australian skipper also broken Tendulkar's record of slamming the highest number of centuries in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
<h3>List of batters to have slammed the highest number of centuries in the history of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series</h3>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Steve Smith</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Sachin Tendulkar</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Virat Kohli</td>
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<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Ricky Ponting</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">51</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Michael Clarke</td>
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Prior to his inning of 140 runs at the MCG, Smith had scored the same number of BGT tons as Kohli &amp; Tendulkar. So, elite Indian batter Virat Kohli also has an opportunity to go past the little master and match Smith if he slams a hundred in the Boxing-Day Test.
<h2>Steve Smith goes past Joe Root with his century in Melbourne</h2>
Records keep flowing from the bat of Elite Australian batter Steve Smith and with the help of 34th Test ton in Melbourne, he has now become the player who has scored the most centuries in the history of Test cricket versus the Indian Team i.e 11 centuries.
Before Smith, this record was in the name of England's Joe Root who has slammed 10 incredible tons versus the Men in Blue. Apart from him, the likes of Ricky Ponting, Vivian Richards and Gary Sobers have also scored 8 centuries each against India.
Also, Smith has now equalled Brian Lara, Sunil Gavaskar, Younus Khan and Mahela Jayawadene in terms of scoring the most centuries in the history of the five-day format. All of these legendary players had scored 34 centuries in Test cricket. This is also Smith's 46th century in his international career.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Steven Smith of Australia celebrates scoring his 34 test ton in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus India at the MCG | Image: Getty Images

Steven Smith of Australia has broken multiple records with the help of his 34th Test century in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus Team India

Steve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was leading the Indian batting and brought the visitors back into the game. He stitched an important 102-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket, and Team India were looking good until there was a miscommunication between the two. Jaiswal was looking good for another big score and was going very well.
But on the last ball of the 41st over, he drove a ball to mid-on and was out of the blocks for a run. Virat, who was watching the ball, didn't respond, and Jaiswal got run out. That was the turning point in the Indian batting innings so far.
That run out also must have broken Virat's concentration, and he got out once again trying to poke at the ball outside off stump. Before that, he was leaving it pretty well. Jaiswal scored his ninth test fifty and made 82 runs off 118 balls, with 11 fours and one six. However, before getting out, he achieved a special feat.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Yashavi Jaiswal joins Sachin Tendulkar among the Indian players with most Test runs in a calendar year.</h2>
Jaiswal has had a tremendous year with the bat for India. He has scored the most runs for India in tests this year, and overall, he is the second-highest scorer in 2024. Jaiswal has scored 1394 runs in 28 innings at an average of 53.61 with three centuries and 8 half-centuries. He has hit 36 sixes this year.
Earlier, Jaiswal broke the long-standing record of Brendon McCullum for most test sixes in a year. McCullum struck 34 sixes in 2014, and Jaiswal has already hit 36 in 2024. Apart from that, Jaiswal has joined Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Sunil Gavaskar in an elite list of Indian batters with the most test runs in a calendar year.
In his 82-run innings, he went past Rahul Dravid (1357), Gundappa Viswanath (1388), and Virat (1322). Jaiswal has now scored the fifth-most test runs by an Indian in a calendar year. Sachin holds the Indian record with 1562 runs in 2010. Jaiswal still has one more innings in the MCG test, and he needs another 169 runs to break that record.
Speaking of the game, India finished Day 2 at 164/5. They were at 153/2 at one point and then lost three quick wickets for six runs. The visitors are still 111 runs behind to avoid the follow-on. Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) are at the crease, and India need a special effort from their lower order to do something.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal was unlucky to get run out after a well-made 82 in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG

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IND vs AUS DAY 2: Australia continued from their strong overnight score of 311/6 and completely dominated India in the first session of the day. Australia crushed India’s bowling, scoring 474 with Smith’s brilliant 140. India now faces a tough challenge on a tricky pitch.
Here’s how the action unfolded on Day 2:
<h2>Session 1: Australia Tightens the Grip</h2>
It was all about Australia in the morning session. In just 27 overs, they smashed 143 runs and lost only one wicket. India’s bowlers looked clueless as the Aussies made merry. Akash Deep, who shone yesterday, had a rough time today, giving away runs, while Jasprit Bumrah kept toiling but couldn’t find the breakthrough early on.
Steve Smith, looking every bit like the run-machine he is, played with ease and elegance. He kept the scoreboard ticking with clever singles and sharp boundaries, leaving no scoring chance behind. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins supported him brilliantly, finding the ropes regularly and frustrating the Indian bowlers.
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The big moment came when Smith brought up his fifth Test century at the iconic MCG. The 112-run partnership between Smith and Cummins left India reeling. Cummins eventually fell to Ravindra Jadeja, trying to attack, but by then, the damage was done. India’s bowlers seemed tired and out of ideas, with their short-ball strategy failing on a pitch that wasn’t offering much pace or bounce.
<h2>Session 2: India Strikes Back, But Australia Posts a Mammoth Total</h2>
After lunch, India finally had something to cheer about. Ravindra Jadeja struck early, dismissing Mitchell Starc, and the very next ball saw the end of the brilliant Steve Smith, who was trapped on 140. It was a knock that reminded everyone why Smith is considered one of the best in the world—two centuries in two matches, first in Brisbane and now here at the MCG.
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Jasprit Bumrah then wrapped things up, dismissing Nathan Lyon, but not before Lyon and Scott Boland added 19 valuable runs for the last wicket. Australia finished their innings with a massive 474 runs on the board.
<h2>Australia’s Commanding Total</h2>
474 runs is a huge score on this pitch. With the surface offering something for both pacers and spinners, it’s going to be a big test for the Indian batters.
The foundation of this innings was laid by debutant Sam Konstas’ brilliant knock on Day 1, followed by good and moving innings from Manus, Khwaja, Carey, and not to mention a masterclass from Steve Smith today. His knock had shades of his golden form from 2019, leaving the Indian bowlers scratching their heads.
India’s bowling attack had very few bright spots. Bumrah was once again the standout, fighting hard to contain the Aussie batters. Jadeja kept things steady, but Akash Deep struggled to replicate his heroics from yesterday.
Can India’s batters rise to the occasion and fight back, or will this Australian total prove too much to handle? The challenge is massive, and the MCG is set for another gripping chapter in this Test series!

Australia dominated on Day 2, piling up 474 runs with Steve Smith’s masterful century. India’s bowlers struggled, while brief resistance from Bumrah and Jadeja couldn’t stop the Aussie charge on a challenging pitch.

Steve Smith’s century and Australia’s 474-run total leave India facing an uphill battle on a pitch favoring both spinners and pacers.

IND vs AUS: Australia managed to put up a huge 474 First Innings score

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Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is one of the best in the business. Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the Australian batters dominating the Indian bowlers.
The counterattack started when the debutant Sam Konstas took on Bumrah and slammed him for two sixes in an over. They set the tone for the hosts, and they had a great batting display in the first sessions. All four top Australian batters marked a fifty each.
But it was once again Bumrah who brought India into the game. He dismissed dangerous Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession, which dented the Australian scoring rate. Bumrah ended the day at 3/75. He once again proved to be the real threat for the hosts.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Jasprit Bumrah on verge of reaching 200 wickets in Test cricket on Day 2</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah, with his three wickets, registered a couple of great records. He dismissed Head for a duck and became the first Indian bowler to dismiss the Australian batter for a duck against India. Apart from him, with his three wickets, he also went past Anil Kumble (15) to take the most wickets at the MCG.
Bumrah now has 18 wickets at this iconic venue. But as he steps on the field on Day 2, Bumrah eyes a major record. Notably, Bumrah has 197 wickets now, and he has a chance to complete 200 wickets in the first innings itself. Australia still have four wickets left in the bank, and if the Indian pacer can take three wickets on Day 2, he will become the fastest Indian to reach this milestone.
Currently, Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 wickets in 50 tests. Jasprit Bumrah is currently playing his 44th Test, and he still has the second innings, but he can achieve this feat on Day 2 itself. Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin holds this Indian record in 37 tests.
Meanwhile, India need to make sure that they take the remaining four wickets early on Day 2 and try to bat long. India have dropped Shubman Gill, so they are one batter short. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Reddy are three all-rounders in the lower middle order who need to take responsibility. Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings, and KL Rahul will bat at no. 3.
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Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets as Australia finished 311/6 at the stumps on Day 1 of the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.