Massive image: Can Sri Lanka stage a comeback?
The final time India and Sri Lanka performed an
ODI at Eden Gardens, in 2014,
Rohit Sharma smashed a world-record 264. He appeared set for an enormous hundred in Tuesday’s ODI
in Guwahati as properly earlier than getting out for a 67-ball 83. Nonetheless, it was an enormous constructive for India as Rohit was enjoying his first sport after his
hand harm in Bangladesh.
Rohit’s choices relating to the enjoying XI too proved to be proper. Earlier than the opening ODI, he had
introduced that
Shubman Gill was forward of
Ishan Kishan within the pecking order regardless of the latter scoring the quickest double-century in ODI cricket in his earlier match. There was a cause behind that.
Going into the primary sport, Gill had been the
most prolific run-getter on the earth in ODIs since his comeback in July final yr, with 638 runs at a mean of 70.88 and a strike charge of 102.57. He carried on in the identical vein in Guwahati, scoring 70 off 60 balls.
The opposite vital resolution was the omission of
Suryakumar Yadav, who has been making heads flip along with his T20I performances. India caught with
Shreyas Iyer, and he chipped in with a useful cameo because the group appeared for fast runs to protect in opposition to dew within the second innings.
One concern for India is, with Axar Patel slotted at No. 7 and adopted by 4 bowlers, the tail is simply too lengthy. They’ve Washington Sundar on the bench, however the query is, whom do they drop to suit him in?
Despite the fact that Sri Lanka had been outplayed within the first ODI, there have been some encouraging indicators.
Pathum Nissanka scored 72 on the high of the order,
Dhananjaya de Silva contributed a 40-ball 47, and
Dasun Shanaka continued his good kind with an unbeaten hundred.
Having stated that, their bowlers must put in a much-improved efficiency if they’re to maintain the collection alive. Nevertheless, it might not be straightforward given the shortage of expertise within the bowling unit. It is also not clear if Dilshan Madushanka might be out there for Thursday’s match. The left-arm seamer dislocated his proper shoulder whereas fielding in the course of the first ODI. He was despatched for an X-ray and MRI, and the stories are awaited.
India WWLLL (final 5 accomplished ODIs, most up-to-date first)
Within the highlight: Umran Malik and Wanindu Hasaranga
Within the absence of Prasidh Krishna,
Umran Malik has been tasked with being the enforcer within the center overs. After impressing in the course of the T20I collection, he picked up 3 for 57 from eight overs within the first ODI. At one level, he had figures of 6-0-32-3 earlier than Shanaka took him on on the demise. Having already improved his management, maybe it is time to incorporate some variations.
From Sri Lanka’s aspect, the main target might be on
Wanindu Hasaranga. Whereas he’s among the many finest spinners in T20I cricket, his ODI file is a bit underwhelming. In 35 ODIs, he has 39 wickets at a mean of 36.51. However he’s the main wicket-taker within the squad, and his group requires him to step up.
Crew information: Will India go unchanged?
Earlier than the collection, Rohit stated India weren’t seeking to chop and alter. So anticipate them to go together with an unchanged XI, particularly after a win within the first sport.
India (possible): 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Shubman Gill, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Axar Patel, 8 Mohammed Shami, 9 Umran Malik, 10 Mohammed Siraj, 11 Yuzvendra Chahal
Sri Lanka might usher in Lahiru Kumara if Madushanka is unavailable. No different adjustments are anticipated.
Sri Lanka (possible): 1 Pathum Nissanka, 2 Avishka Fernando, 3 Kusal Mendis (wk), 4 Charith Asalanka, 5 Dhananjaya de Silva, 6 Dasun Shanaka (capt), 7 Wanindu Hasaranga, 8 Dunith Wellalage, 9 Chamika Karunaratne, 10 Kasun Rajitha, 11 Dilshan Madushanka/Lahiru Kumara
Pitch and circumstances: Haze at Eden Gardens?
Eden Gardens
final hosted an ODI greater than 5 years in the past when India, batting first, had been all out for 252. In response, Australia folded for simply 202. There isn’t any forecast of rain, but it surely might be hazy at occasions. In the course of the daytime, the temperature might be round 25°C however might drop by greater than 10° at night time.
