India and Sri Lanka will play the second ODI on the 4th of August 2024 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This match is in the series titled India’s tour of Sri Lanka and comes after a dramatic draw in the first One Day International match. The two teams will be ready to grab a win and thus take the leverage in the series. Before we proceed with the match prediction, let us consider team analysis, head to head, ground factors and players to watch.
| Detail | Description |
| Tournament | India’s tour of Sri Lanka 2024 |
| Match Name | India vs Sri Lanka |
| Match No. | 2nd ODI |
| Date | 4th August 2024 |
| Time | Toss at 2:00 P.M, and Match Starts at 2:30 P.M. |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Where To Watch | Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV |
India vs Sri Lanka Team Analysis
A close look at both the teams reveal that they have not been very successful in their previous encounters. Now let’s analyse the performance of each team.
India Analysis
India is in good form recently as they have won 3 out of the last 5 matches. The team last played Sri Lanka and lost the match, and they will be focusing on changing the result.
The batting department key players for India are Shreyas Iyer having 475 runs in the 8 matches with the average of 67. 86, while Kohli will be the another one scoring 435 runs in 7 matches with an average of 72.5. In bowling, Arshdeep Singh has been effective with 12 wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav has bowled well to get 9 wickets.
Sri Lanka Analysis
Sri Lanka has not really been in good form as of late. Their last five matches record is 2 victories, 2 losses, and one tie. They will be seeking to take advantage of the drawn first one day international match and gain a victory.
A couple of batting legends for Sri Lanka are Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka. Nissanka has made 553 runs in the 7 matches with an average of 92.17, whereas Asalanka has scored 372 runs in 10 matches with an average of 62. PW Hasaranga and M Theekshana are the leading bowlers with 20 and 5 wickets each.
India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Stats
Talking about the last 10 meetings between India and the opponent Sri Lanka, the Indian team has a good position. They have been able to come out winners in 9 out of the 10 games played, and the last game was played to a draw. This head-to-head record puts India in a better psychological position regarding this match.
Ground Conditions
The R. Premadasa Stadium located in Colombo has been the venue of 80 matches. In the case where teams are the first to bat, they have a better record, winning 53% of the matches as compared to teams that bowl first winning only 39% of the matches. The first innings in the matches had produced an average of 230 runs, while the second innings has been scored an average of 181 runs.
The weather conditions for match day indicate a cloudy environment with a temperature of 28.5°C and 81% humidity. The probability of raining is very high at 92% hence the match might be affected.
Looking at the last games played at this ground, there was no substantial dominance of the batsmen or bowlers.
Key Players to Watch
For India:
- SS Iyer (Batsman)
- V Kohli (Batsman)
- Arshdeep Singh (Bowler)
- Kuldeep Yadav (Bowler)
For Sri Lanka:
- Pathum Nissanka (Batsman)
- Charith Asalanka (Batsman)
- PW Hasaranga (Bowler)
- M Theekshana (Bowler)
Match Prediction
Based on the team form, head-to-head statistics, ground factors, and players’ fitness, it could be concluded that India has somewhat an advantage in the game. They have superior head-to-head ratio against Sri Lanka and have been more consistent in the recent past.
Still, Sri Lanka has improved, which can be seen from the tied first ODI. The home conditions and the possibilities of rain can also contribute to the equalization of the teams.
Summing up, taking into account all the factors, we can assume that India will win this match. The high probability of rain also means that the game could be reduced to a certain number of overs or even end in a no-result, which makes the prediction even more unpredictable.
