IND vs SL 3rd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The Greenfield International Stadium is the venue for the third and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday afternoon. The series has already been won by India after a 67 runs victory in Guwahati on Tuesday before a four wicket win on Thursday in Kolkata. Read on as we preview this final game of the series. The match gets underway at 13:30 local time.
Although there were moments when India were in trouble in Thursday’s game, they showed themselves capable of winning from another type of situation. They will be confident of recording a 3-0 win.
After reducing India to 86-4, Sri Lanka were unable to take another wicket for 20 overs and lost the momentum in the second ODI. They have the players to cause India problems but we think they will struggle to win this final ODI.
India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Star Sports, Super Sports and Fox Cricket.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar and Sky Go.
IND vs SL Match Toss Prediction
We expect both teams to want to bowl first in this game and avoid fielding in the most humid conditions of the day.
IND vs SL, Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report
The wicket at this ground is often good for batting on and we expect the fielders on both sides to have to take any chances that come their way. A par score will be over 330 on this pitch.
Thiruvananthapuram Weather Report
It will be hot and humid throughout this day-night game. Even after the sun sets, the temperature will remain above 25 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match 2023
India Team News & Playing 11
IND Team News
There was one change for India ahead of the second ODI with left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav coming in for Yuzvendra Chahal. Yadav impressed with 3-51 and we expect him to be retained for this final match. With this being a World Cup year, we are not expecting any experimentation from India in their line-up.
IND Key Players
- Virat Kohli- after two centuries in a row in this format, the number three batter struggled for fluency in his nine-ball innings at Eden Gardens. However, he has bounced back from poor scores before and will do again.
- KL Rahul- the keeper-batter has faced plenty of criticism over recent years for his lack of flair. However, his 64 not out from 103 balls was just what India needed to win Thursday’s match.
- Umran Malik- the 23 year old fast bowler has enjoyed bowling at Sri Lanka during their tour. Across the IT20s and the ODIs he has taken 12 wickets from five matches.
IND Team Form
India have now won three straight ODIs and, although the performance had weak points on Thursday, could secure a 3-0 series victory here.
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India Predicted Playing 11
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
Opening batter Pathum Nissanka and pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka both missed the second ODI through injury and neither are expected to return in time for this match. Bowler Lahiru Kumara came in with opening batter Nuwanidu Fernando making his debut and hitting 50 runs from 63 balls
SL Key Players
- Kusal Mendis- with Pathum Nissanka absent through injury, Mendis’ experience and runs on this tour become even more important. He will be looking to end the trip with another score after hitting 52 in the second IT20.
- Dasun Shanaka- the captain lasted only four balls at Eden Gardens before being bowled by Kuldeep Yadav. After being the best batter in his side across both formats, it would not be a surprise to see a big innings here.
- Chamika Karunaratne- the pace bowler has been expensive in both IT20s and ODIs but has found ways to dismiss the batters. A wicket in this game will mean he has not gone wicketless in any match on this trip.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka are looking to avoid a whitewash defeat in this series and did perform in the first half of their batting and bowling innings on Thursday.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara
India vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
India are five wins away from making it 100 ODI victories over Sri Lanka. The vicitors last won an ODI in India since December 2017, five games ago.
IND vs SL Head to Head Stats in ODI
| |
Matches Played |
IND Won |
SL Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
164 |
95 |
57 |
1 |
11 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
India vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds
With the series already decided, the bookies are backing India to keep up their intensity and to win the third ODI to seal the series 3-0.
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Who will win India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Match?
As was shown at Eden Gardens, even when the big name players are dismissed for small scores at the top of the order, India have players who are capable of producing big scores all the way down to numbers eight and nine.
🏆 India vs Sri Lanka Prediction
With the series already won, there is always the chance that India could choose to rest some of their top players. However, with the World Cup less than 10 months away, we expect them to continue to select the same batters and bowlers and get them used to specific roles. Sri Lanka need to capitalise on opportunities in this ODI and if they do that then they could give India more problems than in the previous two. Overall, we expect India’s batters to be too strong once again and are backing India to win this final ODI.
Jan 15, 2023
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Greenfield Int. Stadium - Thiruvananthapuram, India
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