India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 - 3rd ODI Match - Cricket Match Predictions - August 7th

Cricket Predictions for the 3rd ODI match of India Tour of Sri Lanka to be played between Sri Lanka and India on the 7th of August at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.

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Current Form Sri Lanka and India:

After managing to tie the first match of the ODI series, Sri Lanka have found ways to win the second ODI to take 1-0 lead. If they win it, Sri Lanka will rightfully embarass India with a 2-0 whitewash. India on the other hand will be looking to put in their best and draw the series level.

The top run scorer for India in the ODI series is Rohit Sharma with 122 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for India in the ODI series is Washington Sundar with 4 scalps under his belt.

The top run scorer for Sri Lanka in the ODI series is Dunith Wellalage with 106 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the ODI series is Charith Asalanka with 6 scalps under his belt.

In the Second ODI, Sri Lanka batted first and they posted a total of 240 for 9 in 50 overs. Pathum Nissanka got out for a duck. After his dismissal, Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis played knocks of 40 and 30 runs respectively. The middle order struggled but Dunith Wellalage once again showed his class and scored 39 runs off 35 balls to keep Sri Lanka afloat. Kamindu Mendis too chipped in with a knock of 40 runs to help Sri Lanka get to 240 in 50 overs play.

During the chase, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a thrilling start to India. They scored 64 and 35 runs respectively. At this point, India looked poised to achieve the target comfortably. This is when Jeffrey Vandersay bowled an exceptional spell, wherein he picked up 6 wickets to destroy Indian middle order. Axar Patel tried his best to put on a fight but after he got out, it was all but over for India. They eventually fell short by 32 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Sri Lanka ODI Squad

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando

India ODI Squad

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – India

Who will win?- Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Rohit Sharma (India), Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Axar Patel (India), Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka)

Most Sixes – Rohit Sharma (India), Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Player of the Match- Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – India 235+, Sri Lanka 250+

Match Handicap: Sri Lanka

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