The third and final ODI match of the series between India and Sri Lanka will be played on August 7. The match will start at 2:30 PM at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The first match of the series ended in a draw, while the second match saw the host Sri Lanka secure a victory over India. Let’s take a look at the pitch report for the IND vs SL 3rd ODI and see whether the pitch at Colombo will favor the bowlers or the batsmen.
IND vs SL 3rd ODI 2024: R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is considered balanced, providing support to both batsmen and bowlers. It is generally a batting-friendly pitch, but both fast and spin bowlers can find assistance, depending on the conditions. Over time, the pitch can change, and spin bowlers might gain an advantage as the game progresses.
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Full Squads for the ODI Series
India Team: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.
Sri Lanka Team: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadira Samawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Zenith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dhananjaya, Dilshan Madushanka, Mathisha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando.