IND VS SL 2nd ODI Live Score: Hello and welcome to ABP Sports’ live coverage of the second One Day International between India and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
In the first ODI, India, with a strong batting lineup, nearly fell to a weaker Sri Lankan side. Shivam Dubey’s finishing effort was crucial in rescuing India and securing a tie. The second ODI of the series is set to be played today, with both teams aiming to take the lead with a win.
The Sri Lankan team is buoyed by their performance in the first ODI and will aim to leverage their spin bowlers on home ground to gain an advantage and take crucial lead in the three-match ODI series.
India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment with his batters’ performance in the first ODI, noting that the middle order should have finished the match. It is likely that Rohit may consider adjustments to the batting order.
Riyan Parag could be brought in to replace Shivam Dubey or Washington Sundar, with Parag’s spin bowling also strengthening the team’s spin department. Also, Khalil Ahmed might be included in the playing 11 in place of Arshdeep Singh.
Today, India has the opportunity to secure their 100th ODI victory over Sri Lanka. Out of 169 ODIs played between the two teams, India has won 99, Sri Lanka 57, with 2 matches tied and 11 remaining inconclusive. India could have achieved this milestone in the first ODI as well, but the match ended in a tie.
Playing 11s for the second ODI:
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul (wk), Shreyas lyer, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando