SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd ODI

Strategies to counter a slow pitch and a variety of slow bowlers from Sri Lanka will be at the top of India’s list of priorities for the second ODI, which is all set to take place on August 4 at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

Rohit Sharma and his men have lost the opening thriller after chasing a modest 231 and being well positioned at 130 for three. The hosts spinners had enough bravery to dismiss the visiting sides for 230 and force a tie.

After surviving the initial onslaught from Rohit Sharma in the first game, Sri Lanka carried out their strategy against the Indian hitters, who are not the most cunning, though few are. Captain Rohit Sharma wasn’t pleased with the way India let the game slip out of hand. The Men in Blue are overwhelming favourites to win the match; however, they mess up an easy chase big time on Friday.

India will clash with Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series in Colombo on Sunday. The Men in Blue will be led by Rohit Sharma, and it will be fascinating to watch the new philosophy adopted in the format by the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir. As the team gears up for the second ODI, all eyes will be on the thrilling competition set to unfold on the cricket field.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

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From the Sri Lanka camp, Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka will not take part in the ODI series as the players have sustained injuries. The Selectors have named seamers Mohammed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga as their replacements. The injuries add to the woes of Sri Lanka, which lost the services of Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara earlier, ahead of the recent T20I series against the Men in Blue. Meanwhile, the Indian team is set to play with their full-strengthen squad.

The pitch is expected to be balanced, offering support to both batsmen and bowlers. Spinners may get some turn as the game progresses. Meanwhile, clear skies with minimal chances of rain. Humidity could play a role in the latter stages of the match.

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka has a fine record for Sri Lanka in ODI cricket and will be crucial at the top of the order. He has been in fine form in ODIs with an aggregate of 1648 runs in 35 matches since 2023 at an average of 53.16 and strike rate of 95.64 with 5 hundreds.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is amongst the greatest batters to have ever played ODI cricket and has a stupendous record against Sri Lanka with an average of 63.26 and 10 hundreds.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest openers ever in ODI cricket history who rose to the pinnacle in the 2019 and 2023 World Cups. He also has a fine record against Sri Lanka with an average of 45.5 and 6 hundreds!

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This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.