India are strong favourites to win the ODI series against Sri Lanka which they already lead 1-0 after a nine wicket win at Dambulla. The Virat Kohli led team are also coming into the ODIs having whitewashed Sri Lanka in the Tests.
India came into the ODI series with confidence and momentum firmly by their side having spanked Sri Lanka 3-0 in the Test series. And the visitors didn’t drop any of this momentum in the first ODI in Dambulla. Despite being made to toil early on, Indian bowlers got the job done to ensure the batsmen had a small 217 run target to chase. And given the form Shikhar Dhawan is in, he didn’t let go of charge from the opening slot. Eventually, India won the opening ODI by nine wickets.
The cavalry now moves to Pallekele Stadium for the second ODI as Sri Lanka look to put on a spirited show after what has been a harrowing few months for the islanders. If their defeat to India wasn’t enough in the first ODI, the team bus was surrounded as the players looked to depart. The fans made their intentions and disappointment clear by jeering the team’s show. At this stage, former players and current players have asked for the fans’ support.
Get Ready, Get Set, GO! – @msdhoni preparing for a batting session #SLvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/poZYTYoFZ0
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 23, 2017
Here’s what India’s line-up could look like for the second ODI on Thursday:
India Squad:
Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma (vice captain), KL Rahul, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni (wicket keeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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