The Indian team could look quite different as compared to the T20I series. Rohit Sharma will be leading India in the ODI series, with the likes of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer making their return to the squad once more. Furthermore, with a subpar showing in the T20I series, Sri Lanka will hope to improve with the first ODI around the corner.

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SL vs IND Match Details  

Match	Sri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI
Venue	R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo
Date & Time	Friday, August 2, 2:30 pm IST
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV (app and website)

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SL vs IND Pitch Report The surface at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, is one that initially prefers the batters. The dry surface of the pitch helps the batters score big in the early stages. However, as the ball gets old, the bowlers start to make an impact. Opting to bat first and putting on a big total on the board could be a wise decision at this venue in the upcoming first ODI of the series.

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SL vs IND Head-To-Head Records  

Matches	168
Won by Sri Lanka	57
Won by India	99
No Result	11
First played	June 18, 1979
Last played	November 2, 2023

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SL vs IND Probable Playing XIs: Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Akila Dananjaya, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka. India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana.

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SL vs IND Probable Top Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli Star India batter Virat Kohli could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Sri Lanka. Kohli will be playing his first ODI for India after the ODI World Cup, and with 506 runs in his last seven games, a lot will be expected from Kohli in the first ODI. Probable Best Bowler: Mohammed Siraj Ace India pacer Mohammed Siraj could be the best bowler in the first ODI. Siraj has performed exceptionally well against Sri Lanka in the past, and his spell could be crucial for the Men in Blue in the first ODI.

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Today's Match Prediction: India to win the match Scenario 1 Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bat first PP Score: 75-85 Score: 220-230 India win the match Scenario 2 India win the toss and opt to bat first PP score: 110-120 Score: 290-300 India win the match