Sri Lanka vs India, 1st ODI, Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Sri Lanka and India are all set to continue their ongoing white-ball series by facing off in the first ODI. Both sides will lock horns at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, August 2. Recently, both sides took on each other in a three-game T20I series, every match of which was won by the Indian team as they toppled Sri Lanka in their home. 

As the ODI series approaches, the Indian team will be led by Rohit Sharma, with Virat Kohli making his return to the squad as well. With the first ODI right around the corner, many fans have come forward and wondered about how the weather will pan out in the first ODI. 

As per Accuweather, the R Premadasa Stadium weather in Colombo is expected to be cloudy, and there are some chances of rain. The temperature is expected to stay between 31 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, and with the overcast conditions, the bowlers might see some swing. The fans will hope for an encounter without rain; however, some chances of the same remain.

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R Premadasa Stadium pitch report

Speaking of the pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium, the tropical environments offer a dry surface, and batters would look to make the most of the pitch. However, as the pitch gets older, it slows down, and then the bowlers could make a big impact on the game. 

The spinners will look to make the most of the surface, and assistance to spin and bounce can be expected in Colombo.The visitors will aim to maintain their winning run by registering yet another win in the first ODI. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be desperate to improve. After losing every game so far, the hosts will hope for a revival in the longer format very badly.