Interested in 3rd ODI Predictions IND vs SL?
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The third and final match of the ODI series between India and Sri Lanka is set to take place at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, and we can expect a thrilling match.
Team India has been dominating the series so far with their bowlers delivering some killer performances.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been slaying it with the bat while Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have been the stars with the ball.
But, Sri Lanka is not one to back down easily. They’re determined to finish the series on a high note and will be relying on Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka to avoid a clean sweep by India.
Key players
On the Indian side, Virat Kohli has been the top run-scorer with 117 runs at a strike rate of 121, while Rohit Sharma has also made 100 runs at a strike rate of 113.
Umran Malik has been the best bowler for India, picking up 5 wickets with an average of 21 and an economy rate of 7.00.
For Sri Lanka, Dasun Shanaka is the top run-scorer with 110 runs at a strike rate of 119, and Pathum Nissanka has also made 72 runs at a strike rate of 90.
Kasun Rajitha has been the best bowler for Sri Lanka, picking up 4 wickets with an average of 33 and an economy rate of 7.05.
Weather
The weather forecast for the day is perfect for cricket, with a maximum temperature of 28°c and a wind flow that may aid seamers in gaining some swing.
The chances of rain are extremely slim, so we don’t need to worry about any interruptions.
Pitch
The pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium is known to favor bowlers but with the boundaries not too huge, the batters may have a chance to shine.
In the first couple of overs, pacers will be able to swing the ball, and later on, the spinners will take control as the surface gets slower.
The skipper winning the toss may decide to field first, but who knows, anything can happen in cricket!
Match details
The match will be held on January 15th at 1:30 PM IST and will be telecast and live-streamed on Star Sports Network and the Disney+ Hotstar app.
The probable playing XIs for the match are: India – Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj.
For Sri Lanka, the probable playing XI are – Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.
Head to Head & Predictions
India and Sri Lanka have faced off against each other 164 times, with India winning 95 matches, Sri Lanka winning 57, 1 match ended in a tie, and 11 matches have not had any results.
This match will be the deciding factor of the series, and we can’t wait to see who comes out on top.
In our view, India is the stronger team and will win the match.
