IND vs SL 1st ODI India’s Predicted Playing XI: The three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka starts today (August 02, Friday). The first match of the ODI series was played by Colombo R. It will be played at Premadasa Stadium. Many star and senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can return to the team through this match. So let’s find out who can get a place in the playing eleven of Team India captained by Rohit Sharma in the first ODI.
This could be the top order including Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill can be seen opening in the top order. While Virat Kohli may return to his old position at number three. However, the positions of Kohli and Gill can also be swapped, meaning Kohli could be seen opening as well. Now it will be interesting to see who is seen opening with Rohit Sharma.
The middle order could be like this
Shreyas Iyer can start the middle order. After this, KL Rahul can be seen at number five. KL Rahul may be chosen in place of Rishabh Pant in the ODI series. After this Ryan Parag can be seen at number six. Ryan Parag, who made his T20 debut for India, can also make his ODI debut. Parag had a brilliant all-round performance in the T20 series, keeping in mind that he can be included in the ODI squad.
Then all-rounder Akshar Patel can be seen at number seven. Apart from this, Kuldeep Yadav can be seen as the main spinner in the bowling department. While the trio of Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Khalil Ahmed can be seen in pace bowling.
Team India’s probable playing XI for the first ODI against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ryan Parag, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khalil Ahmed.
