Big test for Sri Lanka's batsmen after repeated failures   

Betting Odds

Our Predictions

• Pathum Nissanka has odds of 3.75 to be Sri Lanka's best batsman  

• Virat Kohli has odds of 3.40 to be India's best batsman  

• Wanindu Hasaranga has odds of 3.20 to be Sri Lanka's best bowler 

• Kuldeep Yadav has odds of 3.30 to be India's best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

It was a sensational start to the three-match ODI series as Sri Lanka stopped the Indian juggernaut in the tied game. The hosts would have gained some confidence with the result after the hammering they received from the visitors in the last few matches. However, the batting lineup continues to disappoint, and the team must find an answer to this problem, as the Indians will come hard at them. It wasn't the result the Indians expected, as the star-studded batting lineup failed to deal with the Sri Lankan spinners. They will start with higher odds in this game owing to the consistency we have seen from the team. It will be interesting to see if the Lankans can surprise their stronger opponents with a good show.  

Sri Lanka Preview     

Charith Asalanka will be happy with the lucky escape in the last game. It was an excellent show from his bowlers that allowed the side to defend a small total. The team has been inconsistent in recent games and shall start with lower odds on cricket betting apps. The Sri Lankan captain knows India's strengths and shall expect a clinical performance from his players.

Pathum Nissanka has done well against India's bowlers in this series, and the team expects a good start from him and Avishka Fernando. The middle order has suffered regular collapses in recent games, and they need partnerships with Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Dunith Wellalage hit a match-winning half-century in the last game and shall look to add quick runs in the final overs with Wanindu Hasaranga and Janith Liyanage.  
 
It was a tremendous show from the Lankan bowlers defending a low total. Asitha Fernando and Mohamed Shiraz will look to bowl well with the new ball and grab early wickets. Dunith Wellalage and Akila Dananjaya troubled the Indians in the last game and the same is needed from them. The side will also expect Hasaranga and Asalanka to take the fight to the opposition's camp.  

Expected Starting XI for Sri Lanka     

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

India Preview     

Rohit Sharma will be upset with the result from the last game. They lost the game from a winning position, losing 10 wickets for a mere 155 runs. It was a great show from their bowlers, but the batsmen failed to deliver the goods, leading to a tied game. The side must put this result behind them and play to their potential. Their batting firepower makes them favorites on cricket betting sites, and the side will look to live up to it.  

Rohit Sharma batted well for his half-century and must deliver a strong start with Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli started well in the last game. He must add runs in the middle order with Washington Sundar and Shreyas Iyer. The side will also expect runs in the lower middle order from KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube.  

The bowlers did well in the last game, and the team needs early strikes from Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel will enjoy bowling on a slow wicket, and their performance will be crucial to the team's fortune. Sundar and Shivam Dube must keep the pressure on the Sri Lankans in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for India     

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

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The wicket isn't great for batting, and it will be tough for the batsmen to get going on this track. There is also a forecast for poor weather, and the team chasing the score will have an advantage in these conditions. The side winning the toss will look to bowl first.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

The weather prediction isn't positive, and we expect it to rain in Colombo on August 4. The wicket will be tricky as the ball will stop on the batsmen. Spinners will have a good time on this track. The side batting first will be happy to hit the 300-run mark.

OUR PREDICTION      

Sri Lanka has a poor record against the Indians in the last four years. They haven't won even once in the last 10 occasions they have faced the Indians. The batting lineup is battling poor form, and they need a good show from their Top 5 to win this contest. The Indians have a strong batting lineup, and the bowling attack has enjoyed good form on this tour. Based on the two teams' strengths, the Indians will be favorites, according to our cricket betting tips. 

Our prediction is for India to win  

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