The 3rd ODI of the India in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Sri Lanka taking on India at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on August 7 at 02:30 PM IST.

SL vs IND (Sri Lanka vs India), 3rd ODI - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs India, 3rd ODI
Date: August 7, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs IND (Sri Lanka vs India), 3rd ODI Preview

Sri Lanka and India have played 2 matches in the series, with Sri Lanka winning 1 game.

In the 2nd ODI, Jeffrey Vandersay was the Man of the Match. He scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 199 match fantasy points while Washington Sundar topped the fantasy points leaderboard for India with 114 match fantasy points.

SL vs IND, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 217 runs. 

Weather Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

The temperature will hover around 29°C with 75% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.04 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

SL vs IND, Head-to-Head

In the 170 matches played between these two teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Virat Kohli 5 260 52 0 - 14, 24, 54, 117, 0 -
Shubman Gill 4 135 45 0 - 35, 0, 16, 4, 80 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Pathum Nissanka 5 207 41.4 0 - 0, 56, 1, 114, 36 -
  1. Virat Kohli

    Virat Kohli is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Virat Kohli has scored 14, 24, 54 and 117 runs.

  2. Shubman Gill

    Shubman Gill is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, Shubman Gill has scored 35, 0, 16, 4 and 80 runs.

  3. Pathum Nissanka Silva

    Pathum Nissanka is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 98 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Pathum Nissanka has scored 207 runs.

SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mohammed Siraj 3 18 18 2 39.5 0, 4, 0, 5, 9 1, 0, 1, 0, 0
Arshdeep Singh 3 10 5 2 52.5 0, 3, 0, 0, 7 0, 0, 2, 0, 0
Dunith Wellalage 3 106 106 3 37.3 39, 0, 67, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 2, 1
  1. Mohammed Siraj

    Mohammed Siraj is a bowler with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 39.5. Mohammed Siraj has a good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Arshdeep Singh

    Arshdeep Singh is a bowler with an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Arshdeep Singh is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 52.5. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Dunith Nethmika Wellalage

    Dunith Wellalage is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Dunith Wellalage bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37.3. This player also bats decently and in recent matches, he has scored 106 runs. Dunith Wellalage has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.

SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Janith Liyanage 4 37 12.3 1 82 12, 20, 0, 5, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Washington Sundar 3 34 11.3 4 19 0, 15, 0, 5, 14 3, 0, 1, 0, 0
  1. Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi

    Janith Liyanage is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Janith Liyanage is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 37 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 82 per match. 

  2. Washington Sundar

    Washington Sundar is an all-rounder with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Washington Sundar has scored 34 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 19 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.

SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Virat Kohli 5 260 52 0 - 14, 24, 54, 117, 0 -
Shubman Gill 4 135 45 0 - 35, 0, 16, 4, 80 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Mohammed Siraj 3 18 18 2 39.5 0, 4, 0, 5, 9 1, 0, 1, 0, 0
Janith Liyanage 4 37 12.3 1 82 12, 20, 0, 5, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
  1. Virat Kohli

    Virat Kohli is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Virat Kohli has scored 14, 24, 54 and 117 runs.

  2. Shubman Gill

    Shubman Gill is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, Shubman Gill has scored 35, 0, 16, 4 and 80 runs.

  3. Mohammed Siraj

    Mohammed Siraj is a bowler with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 39.5. Mohammed Siraj has a good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches. 

  4. Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi

    Janith Liyanage is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Janith Liyanage is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 37 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 82 per match. 

SL vs IND Squad Information

India (IND) Squad: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Shubman Gill, Riyan Parag, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana

Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Kusal Perera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Pathum Nissanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Eshan Malinga

SL vs IND Possible Playing XI

India (IND) Possible Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube

Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Janith Liyanage and Kamindu Mendis

SL vs IND Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: KL Rahul

Batters: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Charith Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama

All-Rounders: Dunith Wellalage and Janith Liyanage

Bowlers: Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Mohammed Siraj and Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Virat Kohli

Vice-Captain: Charith Asalanka

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