India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI - Result Predictions

India were in for a rude shock in the first ODI against Sri Lanka when they were unceremoniously bundled out for a paltry total of 112. The Sri Lankans stepped into the series as the clear underdogs and from thereon, they’ve unleashed a beastly attack on the opposition. The second ODI will be an interesting affair to witness with India fighting to restore their pride, while the Lankans, who have smelt blood in the previous encounter, will be looking to extend their winning streak.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: India win the toss

Toss Prediction: India will choose to bowl first

First Innings Score Prediction: 200-210

Result Prediction: India will win the match by 5 wickets

Scenario 2: Sri Lanka win the toss

Toss Prediction: Sri Lanka will choose to bowl first

First Innings Score Prediction: 240-250

Result Prediction: India will win the match by 20-30 runs

Head to Head Record

Total matches played – 156, Indian won – 88, Sri Lanka won – 56, No Result/ Tied – 12.

The ODI series is turning out to be a way more balanced affair than the Tests. Although MS Dhoni put on a herculean effort in the previous game to get India to the three-figure mark, it’ll take a lot more effort from the Men in Blue to clinch the second game. Sri Lanka have redeemed themselves with conviction with their performance in the first ODI and are most likely to try their level best to continue in the same strain.

India

The tried and tested opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan-Rohit Sharma is most likely to shoulder the responsibility of kicking off the innings for the Indian side. Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and Dinesh Karthik can follow suit in the middle-order to strengthen the batting line-up.

It’ll be Dhoni behind the stumps and taking on the finishing responsibilities for the team. The swashbuckling Hardik Pandya serves as the all-rounder for India. While the pace department can be spearheaded by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, debutante Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal will walk in as the front-line spinners.

Predicted XI: Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (wk), Rohit Sharma (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ajinkya Rahane, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya

Sri Lanka

The opening combination for the Lankans can be made up by Upul Tharanga and Danushka Gunathilaka. There are plenty of options in the batting as Sri Lankans can rely on keeper Niroshan Dickwella, Angelo Matthews, Lahiru Thirimanne, Asela Gunaratne, Sachith Pathirana and the skipper, himself for unleashing their power with the willow. Apart from the all-rounders, Suranga Lakmal and Nuwan Pradeep can serve as the front-line pacers, while Akila Dananjaya can be entrusted with the spin responsibilities.

Predicted XI: Thisara Perera (C), Upul Tharanga, Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Asela Gunaratne, Sachith Pathirana, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep.

The prediction is for India to win the match and level the series.

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