India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 2nd ODI: Fernando and Kusal at the Crease; SL at 24/1
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Live Updates
After winning the toss at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 4, Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka opted to bat first against India in the second ODI. Rohit Sharma’s team is looking to bounce back after the first ODI ended in a dramatic tie, where they fell short of just one run with 14 balls remaining.
Match Recap
1st ODI Highlights:
- Sri Lanka Innings: The Indian bowlers performed well, restricting Sri Lanka to 230/8 in 50 overs. Dunith Wellalage played a crucial knock of 67 runs to help his team post a defendable total.
- India Innings: India started strongly, with Rohit Sharma scoring a quick 50 off 33 balls and Shubman Gill providing support. However, following Sharma’s dismissal, the batting lineup collapsed, leaving India at 132/5. Axar Patel and Shivam Dube brought India close to victory, but they ultimately fell short, leading to a tie.
Current Live Score
- Sri Lanka: 24/1 in 6 overs
- Batsmen: Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis
- Bowler: Arshdeep Singh continues his spell, with Fernando hitting a boundary in the second delivery of the sixth over.
Key Players to Watch
For India:
- Virat Kohli: Known for his stellar record against Sri Lanka, Kohli will be eager to make amends for his performance in the first ODI.
- Bowling Attack: Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj have shown early promise with the ball.
For Sri Lanka:
- Pathum Nissanka: Despite an early dismissal in this match, Nissanka has been in good form and was a key performer in the first ODI.
- Dunith Wellalage: His all-round performance in the first ODI makes him a player to watch.
Playing XI
India:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Washington Sundar
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis (WK)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Kamindu Mendis (replacing Mohamed Shiraz)
- Janith Liyanage
- Dunith Wellalage
- Akila Dananjaya
- Asitha Fernando
- Jeffrey Vandersay (replacing Wanindu Hasaranga)
Pitch Report
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium favors spinners, as evidenced by the first ODI where spinners took the majority of the wickets. The team winning the toss may prefer to bat first to make the most of the relatively better batting conditions early on.
Weather Report
The weather forecast for Colombo predicts an 89% chance of rain during the day and 91% at night. Temperatures will range from 31°C during the day to 27°C at night. Despite adverse weather reports, the first ODI was played in full.
Conclusion
With both teams eager to secure a win in the second ODI, it promises to be an exciting contest. Stay tuned for live updates and watch the match live on Sony Sports Network or stream it on the SonyLIV app.
