Sri Lanka vs India Preview & Prediction | 3rd One-Day International
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Sri Lanka has the opportunity to secure an eye-catching series victory over India across these three ODIs after taking a 1-0 lead in the second match with a 32-run win.
DATE/TIME: Wednesday 7th August, 2024 - UK – 10:00am / INDIA – 2:30pm / US EST – 5:00am / US PST – 2:00am
VENUE: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
WEATHER: Hot conditions with sunny intervals and temperatures of 29c, but a chance of thunderstorms as play goes on
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – TNT Sports / INDIA – Sony Sport / US – Willow TV
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – discovery+ / INDIA – Sony LIV app / US – Willow TV
SRI LANKA FORM: THE START OF A SRI LANKAN REVIVAL
Sri Lanka deserve huge credit for the way that they've played across this ODI series so far. After a late revival with the ball salvaged a dramatic tie in the first match, the hosts put up a competitive 240/9 batting first last time out, before spinning out India in the second innings.
LAST FIVE: WTLWL
INDIA FORM: TOURISTS MUST RESPOND FOLLOWING A RARE DEFEAT
India are not used to losing and it will be interesting to see how they react out on the field with the series on the line here. They can still salvage a 1-1 draw but will need to bat better on what is likely to be another turning track against a strong Sri Lankan spin-attack.
LAST FIVE: LTWWW
SRI LANKA BETTING ANALYSIS
It was all about Jeffrey Vandersay in the second ODI, the Sri Lanka spinner taking six Indian wickets and on the same ground here, it would be no surprise if the pitch was to once again suit his style of bowling. With that in mind, explore backing Vandersay to record over 1.5 match wickets.
INDIA BETTING ANALYSIS
As is the case with Sri Lanka, India's spin-bowlers are also likely to be afforded plenty of joy in this third ODI and that brings into play the likes of Washington Sundar and Axar Patel. Both are capable of significant hauls and instead of making a play on just one of them, consider backing both to pick up 2+ wickets via the 'Bowler Milestones' market.
SRI LANKA VS INDIA EXPERT PREDICTION
As well as Sri Lanka have played over the course of this series and especially with how they have fought when up against it, India face a huge fight on their hands to salvage a 1-1 draw. However, this Indian team are a quality outfit and it would be a real surprise if we didn't see a response from them. Usually their players learn fast from previous mistakes and that is likely to be reflected in their performance here. Back the tourists to level the series.
SRI LANKA VS INDIA TIP: INDIA TO WIN
