Demoralized Sri Lanka’s test against full-strength Indians  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions

• Pathum Nissanka has odds of 3.25 to be Sri Lanka's best batsman. 
• Virat Kohli has odds of 3.25 to be India's best batsman. 
• Wanindu Hasaranga has odds of 3.00 to be Sri Lanka's best bowler
• Arshdeep Singh has odds of 3.25 to be India's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

Hosts Sri Lanka will look to salvage lost pride as they take on India in the 1st ODI of the three-match series. They suffered a 0-3 whitewash in the T20 series after throwing away the third game, where the Indians made a comeback from nowhere. They haven’t defeated the Indians in the last 10 games in any format and need to play with a lot of grit and determination to win. The Indians are back to full strength and start this game with higher odds. They have a rock-solid batting lineup and shall look to play to their strength. It will be a tough challenge for the Lankans to defeat this Indian side, and we hope to see a good fightback from them to turn the tables on the Indians.  

Sri Lanka Preview     

Charith Asalanka’s team faces immense heat in this game. How they lost the third T20i has invited criticism regarding the team’s temperament. A series of injuries have hurt the side, and they have a weak bowling attack. The odds are down for them on cricket betting apps, as they have defeated Indians only once in the last 10 ODIs. Asalanka would expect a positive approach from his team in this game.  

Pathum Nissanka is enjoying a good run in this series, and the side needs a strong start from him and Avishka Fernando. Kusal Mendis must bring his experience to play and anchor the innings in the middle order with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka. The side will need good strikes from Wanindu Hasaranga and Janith Liyanage in the final stages of the innings.  
 
The bowling attack failed to trouble the Indians in the T20 series. Mohamed Shiraz and Maheesh Theekshana must get early breakthroughs as the Indians have a strong top order. Dunith Wellalage has bowled well against India in the past, and he will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs with Wanindu Hasaranga. Charith Asalanka and Janith Liyanage will look to do well in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Sri Lanka     

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohamed Shiraz 

India Preview     

The Indian team is back in full strength, and Rohit Sharma and his men would look to start from where the T20 squad left, winning the series 3-0. The side has enjoyed a great record in this format over the last two years, and they have higher odds on cricket betting sites. The side has lost only three times in the last 20 games. Sharma would like to see the youngsters in the squad do well in this series, as some slots in the XI are up for grabs.  

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have made close to 2000 runs between them in the last 12 months, and they will look to deliver a good start. Virat Kohli has been in good shape and will look to add runs in the middle order with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul in the middle order. Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube will have big responsibilities in the lower middle order.  

Mohammad Siraj must lead the attack in this game, and he will look to get early breakthroughs along with Arshdeep Singh. Kuldeep Yadav will enjoy bowling in these conditions and shall look to trouble the Sri Lankans with his variations. The side also expects Axar Patel, Dube, and Parag to exploit the lack of confidence in the Lankan batting lineup.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

Weather will be important during the toss as we may have a rain-curtailed game. The side chasing the score always has an advantage in such games, and we expect the side winning the toss to have no hesitation in bowling first.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

There is a forecast for rain during this game, and we may have disruptions. The wicket here is good to bat on, and the ball comes nicely to the bat. But the weather conditions will aid the fast bowlers. The side batting first will be happy to cross the 300-run mark in this game.  

OUR PREDICTION      

Sri Lanka hasn’t defeated the Indians in a long time. They suffered batting collapses during the T20 series, and the players had to regroup and play with a positive bent of mind to win. The Indians have a strong batting lineup and an enviable record against the Sri Lankans in recent years. Based on the two teams' strengths, we expect the Indians to win this game.  

Our prediction is for India to win