IND vs SL: The first match of the IND vs SL ODI series is all set to kick off on Friday afternoon. This match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and this venue will host all three ODIs. India are coming off a T20I series win.
They have a number of big names who are back for the ODIs. Rohit Sharma is back as ODI captain, whereas Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer have made their returns. These stars played last ODI for India in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia in Ahmedabad.
Sri Lanka will be led by Charith Asalanka. Some key bowlers have been ruled out of the IND vs SL ODIs, which will put the hosts under pressure. But the biggest worry ahead of the first game is the weather.
IND vs SL: Weather Forecast ahead of the First ODI in Colombo
Fans are eagerly waiting for the action to start on Friday afternoon. Indian fans want to see Rohit and Virat back in ODIs. But it looks like the rain god has something else in mind. Because the weather forecast for Friday (August 2) isn’t encouraging.
The cloud of uncertainty looms over the first IND vs SL ODI. There is a prediction of 78 percent of rain on Friday in Colombo, and the chances of a thunderstorm during the day are 47 percent. Hence, we might see some rain breaks during the match.
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We might see the overcast conditions throughout the day while the rain is predicted during the match between 4 and 8 p.m. in the evening. The second IND vs SL T20 was reduced due to rain. So if it rains, it will become very important. The team that bowls first will have an edge because if it rains and the match gets reduced, they will know the target.
However, this is an important series for India. Senior players will be playing the first series with new head coach Gautam Gambhir and other coaches. On the other hand, with the Champions Trophy 2025 coming up, India can prepare and build the right combination.
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