Match Details
Date: 15 January 2023
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview
A ruthless Team India will look to complete a whitewash in the ODI series when they will face Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final ODI at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead after registering a 4-wicket win at Eden Gardens. KL Rahul starred with the bat, while Kuldeep Yadav was the top performer with the ball. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will play for pride and would be hoping to end the tour on a high note.
Pitch Report
The surface at the Greenfield International Stadium has supported bowlers in the past. However, once the shine of the new ball fades, batters tend to enjoy the surface. Again, due could be a decisive factor so, the skipper winning the toss may elect to field first.
SportsTiger Playing XI of India
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Sri Lanka
Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru Kumara.
Match Prediction
If India bat first, they are likely to score around 270-295
If Sri Lanka bat first, they are likely to score around 245-272
Conclusion
Sri Lanka has shown their potential in bits and pieces in this tour. But with the number of match winners Team India has, the hosts are likely to make it 3-0.
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