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IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – Asia Cup 2023 Match 10 | IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today | Colombo Pitch Report

India will take the field for the third consecutive day as they take on Sri Lanka in their second game of the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.

The Indians registered a convincing 228-run victory over Pakistan and showed their potential. They were clinical throughout, and despite so many breaks, they held on to the momentum to never give Pakistan any chance in the game.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are also coming on the back of a victory against arch-rivals Bangladesh by 21 runs. The form of Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama was the biggest positive in the batting department. The bowlers also put on a complete performance to hand a crucial victory to the team. They would hope for a similar performance on a ground where they have played too much over the years.

It is a vital game in the context of the tournament, given the winner of this encounter will all but seal its place in the final scheduled next week. Expect a good game, with both teams giving their all.

Asia Cup 2023 Match 10 – IND vs SL Possible Playing XIs

India might look to rest a few players. Mohammed Shami could come in for Jasprit Bumrah. It remains to be seen whether Shreyas Iyer has recovered from his back spasm or not. If he is fit, Ishan Kishan will have to miss out.

India: 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Rohit Sharma (c), 3. Virat Kohli, 4. Shreyas Iyer/Ishan Kishan, 5. KL Rahul (wk), 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Jasprit Bumrah/Mohammed Shami, 11. Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka might go unchanged from the previous game.

Sri Lanka: 1. Dimuth Karunaratne, 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Kusal Mendis, 4. Sadeera Samarawickrama, 5. Charith Asalanka, 6. Dhananjaya de Silva, 7. Dasun Shanaka, 8.Dunith Wellalage, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Kasun Rajitha, 11. Matheesha Pathirana

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Tips

India:

• Rohit Sharma has scored 1,807 runs at an average of 46.33 and strike rate of 93.96 in 48 ODI innings against Sri Lanka. The Indian captain has amassed six fifties and as many centuries, including a famous 264*. He looked in amazing touch in the previous game and can play a fine knock again.
• Shubman Gill has scored 207 runs at an average of 69 and strike rate of 122.48 in three ODI innings against Sri Lanka. He has also hit a fifty and a century each against them. With the kind of form Gill is in, expect another mighty innings.
• Virat Kohli likes batting against Sri Lanka, especially in Colombo. He has 2503 runs at an average of 64.17 and struck at 94.23 in 49 ODI innings against them, including 11 fifties and 10 centuries. He also made a century against Pakistan yesterday.
• KL Rahul was back to business in his comeback game, scoring a fine 111* to help India post a massive total. Overall, Rahul has 249 runs at an average of 41.50 and a strike rate of 84.69 in seven ODI innings against Sri Lanka. Another fine outing can not be ruled out.
• Kuldeep Yadav was unplayable against Pakistan yesterday. The track is expected to be on the slower side, and he can wreak havoc again. In eight ODI innings, Kuldeep has 14 wickets at an average of 24.35 and a strike rate of 31.14 against Sri Lanka.
• Mohammed Siraj has nine wickets at 10.22 runs apiece in three ODI innings against Sri Lanka. The track has generated enough movement for the pacers, and Siraj can extract it again to stifle the Lankan batters, as he has previously done.

Sri Lanka:

• Pathum Nissanka made 72 in his only ODI outing against India. He has got starts in the tournament but has failed to convert them into big scores. Nissanka would hope to score big in this crucial game.
• Kusal Mendis has 147 runs at an average of 49 in three innings this tournament. Mendis has been in fantastic form of late and will look to continue the good run. However, his ODI record against India isn’t great, as he averages a mere 20.77 in nine innings.
• Dhananjaya de Silva is a crucial player for Sri Lanka. He will contribute in all departments. Dhananjaya is a fine batter, and his off-spin will be more than handy on a sluggish Colombo track. Expect him to do well in this game.
• Maheesh Theekshana has six wickets at an average of 25 and a strike rate of 27 in three innings this tournament. Don’t be surprised if Theekshana has a fantastic match, given the nature of the pitch and his vast experience bowling here. He will be the biggest threat to India in this game.
• Matheesha Pathirana has been Sri Lanka’s leading wicket-taker (7) in this Asia Cup. Pathirana has taken a wicket every 22.86 ball so far and will look to build on this record. His performance will be vital to stop the in-form Indian batters, especially at the death.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head in the ODIs: Played 165, India 96, Sri Lanka 57, Tie 1, NR 11.
• Virat Kohli at R. Premadasa Stadium in the ODIs: 641 runs, avg. 128.20, SR 99.84 & 4 centuries.
• Maheesh Theekshana in ODIs in 2023: 29 wickets, avg. 15.79, SR 21.10 & econ. 4.49.
• Dasun Shanaka has only scored 247 runs at a mere average of 19 in 15 ODI innings this year.
• Rohit Sharma needs 22 more to complete 10,000 ODI runs.

R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score in Colombo in ODIs is 262, with the spinners snaring 57.47% of wickets. The track might be on the slower side in this game, and the key for the pacers will be to bowl off-pace deliveries to get some grip.

A temperature of around 28°C, with scattered thunderstorms, is forecasted for this game.

Asia Cup 2023 Match 10 – IND vs SL Dream11 Picks

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Ideal team combination: 2-4-3-2

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Asia Cup 2023 Match 10 – IND vs SL Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams have played good cricket throughout the tournament, and another fiery contest can be expected. However, India are a stronger side and might win the game.