IND vs SL: ODI Record and Stats at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Virat Kohli’s 45^th One-Day international century and half-centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill helped India in posting a massive total of 373/7, eventually winning the opening match by 67 runs against Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The second of the three-match series now takes place on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Speaking more about the Guwahati ODI, Kohli registered his 73^rd international hundred. The run-machine continued his love affair against the Lankan Lions as he struck his ninth century against them in the 50-overs format. For the tourists, captain Dasun Shanaka fought hard as he slammed his second ton in ODIs but his side failed to chase down the big target. 

IND vs SL: ODI Head-to-Head Record

Talking about the Head-to-Head contests, team India continues to dominate the Island nation as they have now sealed victories in 94 out of the 163 matches played.  Sri Lanka has won 57 games while one match ended up in a tie and 11 with no results.

IND vs SL: ODI Record and Stats at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

The 22 yards at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is a paradise for the batters with shorter boundaries also coming into play. Another high-scoring encounter with more dew is expected in the second ODI.

The Men in Blue have played 21 ODI matches at the venue with 12 wins and 8 losses under their belt. One clash ended up with no result. The visitors have played 5 games with 3 wins and one loss.

The last time both sides met in the format in Kolkata, it turned out to be a nightmare match for the Sri Lankan bowlers as Rohit Sharma wreaked havoc. The right-handed batter hammered the highest individual score of 264 as India posted 404/5 batting first, eventually sealing the encounter by 153 runs.