India Playing XI 1st ODI – IND vs SL LIVE – Sri Lanka opt to bowl: As expected India have dropped Ishan Kishan in place of Shubman Gill in the first ODI. The Rohit Sharma-led side have also gone for experience over youth as Mohammed Shami makes a return to the ODI team. Axar Patel has been given the nod ahead of Washington Sundar. Follow India vs SriLanka LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal
India Playing XI 1st ODI: Shubman Gill to open alongside Rohit Sharma in Guwahati, Ishan Kishan misses out, Follow IND vs SL LIVE Updates
With Shikhar Dhawan dropped, selectors opened up the opening spot for the competition. Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill were competing for the spot to partner Rohit Sharma. The team management has given KL Rahul a new role to bat at No 4 and also keep wickets. With Ishan Kishan out, KL Rahul will keep wickets for India in Guwahati.
Shubman Gill to open with Rohit Sharma – Indian Captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will open the innings with Shubman Gill. Ishan Kishan had slammed the fastest double century in ODIs while Shubman Gill has had a purple patch since making his debut. The difficult decision has been taken. Kishan, will have to wait for his chances, as the team management has decided to give Gill, an added run due to his consistency.
Shubman Gill having scored 638 runs in 12 matches was always going to be a difficult choice to keep him out of the XI. Gill has a century and four half-centuries in 12 innings at an average of 70.88 and a strike rate of 102.57.
Ishan on the other hand scored 417 runs in 7 innings at an average of 59.57 in 2022. In his last outing, he also scored a double-century against Bangladesh. Considering that, Ishan has the best to make it to the Playing XI.
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Shreyas Iyer or Suryakumar Yadav? – Another difficult decision will be on Shreyas Iyer vs Suryakumar Yadav. Shreyas was India’s top-scorer in ODIs in 2022. But SKY is World’s Best T20 batsman and has dominated 2022 besides scoring his 3rd century in the last match. But there is place for only one. It’s likely that Shreyas will get the nod instead of fellow Mumbai teammate SKY.
Who will partner Shami? – With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out and Mohammad Shami returning, India now have place for two pacers. Hardik Pandya will fulfil the role of 4th seamer. Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik are fighting for the two spots.
Siraj has been impressive in ODIs of late while Umran’s pace gives India new dynamics. Arshdeep is also the only left-arm seamer available in the squad, making it a difficult choice.
India Playing XI 1st ODI:
- Rohit Sharma
- Ishan Kishan/ Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Hardik Pandya
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohammed Siraj/Arshdeep Singh
- Umran Malik
What to expect from IND vs SL 1st ODI?
- India will have a new opening pair in ODIs. Either Ishan Kishan or Shubman Gill will open with Rohit.
- Virat Kohli will return to his No 3 spot.
- Kohli has ended his century drought in ODIs ad will look to get his 73rd ton.
- KL Rahul will bat at No 4 to continue his new role as a keeper-batter.
- India have to take a call on Shreyas vs Suryakumkar with both in great form.
- At No 6, Hardik will return to ODIs after a 6-month break. He missed the Bangladesh ODIs.
- As for spinners, the dew factor will be a massive aspect in Guwhati. Hence, India can look at more of wrist spinners instead of finger spinners.
- Finger spinners will have a difficult time dealing with gripping the ball due to dew.
- One of Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal will come in. Washington Sundar and Axar Patel will fight for the other spot.
- In pace department, it’s a three-way race for one spot. Only one of Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik or Arshdeep Singh will get a chance.
- Mohammad Shami will lead the bowling department.
India’s squad for Sri Lanka ODIs: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (VC), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh
India Playing XI 1st ODI: Shubman Gill to open alongside Rohit Sharma in Guwahati, Ishan Kishan misses out, Follow IND vs SL LIVE Updates
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