After the conclusion of the T20I series, India is all set to lock horns with Sri Lanka in the ODI series. The first match will be played in Guwahati on 10th January followed by the second and third games to be played on 12th January and 15th January in Kolkata and Thiruvananthapuram.
Predicting India’s strongest playing for the ODI series against Sri Lanka
It’s a no brainer that Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will open the innings for his team in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. However, with Shikhar Dhawan being dropped from the team, it’ll be the opportunity for either Shubman Gill or Ishan Kishan to stake their claim. Considering his performance against Bangladesh, Kishan is likely to get a nod ahead as he’s likely to keep the wickets as well.
Virat Kohli no doubt will bat at No.3 in the ODI series against Sri Lanka with Shreyas Iyer set to bat at No.4. The youngster has been India’s best batter in the 50-over format of late and it’s fair to say that he has locked the position.
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With he kind of form, he’s in Suryakumar Yadav is expected to bat at No.5 along with Hardik Pandya, who will play a crucial role with both bat and ball at No.6. Axar Patel is expected to get the nod ahead of Washington Sundar at No.7 considering his heroics in the T20I series.
Kuldeep Yadav is also likely to play the first game against Sri Lanka ODI as he has been in decent form and is expected to play a crucial role.
Mohammed Siraj, who has been exceptional with the ball in all three formats is likely to form the pacer batter with returning Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
Predicting India’s strongest playing for the ODI series against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma (C)
Ishan Kishan (WK)
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Suryakumar Yadav
Hardik Pandya (Vc)
Axar Patel
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Siraj
Jasprit Bumrah
Arshdeep Singh
