In the 2nd ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium on August 4, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first against Rohit Sharma’s Indian side.
Sri Lanka made two changes to their lineup, bringing in Kamindu Mendis and Jeffrey Vandersay, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Mohamed Shiraz were left out.
IND vs SL: Playing XIs
India:
– Rohit Sharma (c)
– Shubman Gill (vc)
– Virat Kohli
– Lokesh Rahul (wk)
– Shreyas Iyer
– Shivam Dube
– Washington Sundar
– Axar Patel
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Mohammed Siraj
– Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka:
– Pathum Nissanka
– Avishka Fernando
– Kusal Mendis (wk)
– Sadeera Samarawickrama
– Charith Asalanka (c)
– Janith Liyanage
– Kamindu Mendis
– Dunith Wellalage
– Akila Dananjaya
– Jeffrey Vandersay
– Asitha Fernando
Captains’ Comments
It’s okay. We know what to expect when you chase. We’ve discussed our game plan with the team, and we’re prepared for the challenge. Let’s hope for a good game.
Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka Captain):
We are going to bat first. The pitch looks similar to the last game. There aren’t many changes in our strategy. Wanindu Hasaranga and Mohamed Shiraz are out, with Kamindu Mendis and Jeffrey Vandersay coming in.