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Predicting India’s Playing XI for their 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka

After a thrilling 1st ODI match, Sri Lanka is set to lock horns with India in the 2nd ODI game on August 2. The excitement of the series has increased after the tie in the first game. It was an easy win for India, but Arshdeep Singh couldn’t take India over the line. India needed just 1 run off 15 balls when Arshdeep chose to play a slog sweep instead of just leaving the ball. Indian fans will always remember this game as a draw from that stage that wasn’t expected at all. That game increased the intensity of the series and now fans are waiting for the upcoming games. 

Also Check: Top 3 bowling performances from SL vs IND 1st ODI

Here’s India’s predicted XI for their 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka:

Top Order

Predicting India's Playing XI for their 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill

India will be opening with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. The pair did wonders in the previous game, and that’s what will be expected in the upcoming game as well. Then Virat Kohli will come at No. 3, his usual spot. He is a world-class player and can smash the bowlers at any stage of the game. 

Middle Order

Predicting India's Playing XI for their 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka
KL Rahul and Shivam Dube

The middle order of the team consists of KL Rahul, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Iyer, and Washington Sundar. All of them are top-class batters and will be showing their talent in the upcoming matches. Collectively, the batters played well in the 1st ODI and will try to repeat the same thing in the 2nd one as well. 

Bowlers

Predicting India's Playing XI for their 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka
Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav

India are playing with four bowlers, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh. The top-notch bowlers of the team stopped Sri Lanka from scoring more runs. It was the kind of game that will be expected in the upcoming games. Moreover, there are other bowlers as well who have been doing well for the team. 

 

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