<p><strong>IND vs SL 2nd Odi</strong>: India?s tour of Sri Lanka has been the most exciting return of the Indian players to the format since the disappointing CWC final in 2023. T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma marked his return as the skipper of the Indian team and also an opener before the upcoming <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICC_Champions_Trophy">Champions Trophy</a>. <br> <br>The first game witnessed the legendary Indian players suffer, as this proved that lack of game time often troubles you in the format. Other than Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who excelled with a 50+ score up the order, no other player stood firm for the team. </p>



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<p><br>Sharma, since being appointed as the ODI skipper, has tried to evolve the game standards of the format, as he has batted with a strike rate above 115 and has mostly scored quick runs in the powerplay. But in the 1st ODI, the Indian lineup collapsed after the fall of Rohit Sharma, as even the likes of great Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul all made 20s with a very marginal strike rate. <br> <br>Despite their slow rate of scoring runs, Dube took them very near to a victory; however, India lost a 14-ball, 1-run-needed game, as Rohit also criticised Arshdeep Singh?s selection of a poor approach for scoring just a single. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#likely-changes-gautam-gambhir-and-co-would-make-it-to-indias-starting-lineup">Likely Changes Gautam Gambhir and Co. would make it to India?s starting lineup</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</a></li><li class=""><a href="#harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</a></li><li class=""><a href="#rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="likely-changes-gautam-gambhir-and-co-would-make-it-to-indias-starting-lineup">Likely Changes Gautam Gambhir and Co. would make it to India?s starting lineup</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</h3>



<p>The last game at Colombo saw the Sri Lankan spinners, even the likes of skipper Asalanka, who is a part-time spinner, turn the course of the game. Though Dube was a sensational performer in the last ODI, as he picked wicket with the ball alongside scoring some vital runs towards the end of the innings, Riyan Parag might be considered over him for the 2nd ODI.<br> <br>This is because of the likely spin-favoring nature of the Lankan tracks. Parag, moreover, had already shown how good he is with the ball when tracks favor spin in the previous T20I series. Parag's, though young, can be handy and hence be preferred as a choice by Gambhir.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="harshit-rana">Harshit Rana </h3>



<p>With the likes of Parag being picked in place of all-rounder Dube, who likely replaced Hardik Pandya from the ODI squad, India will be left out with only two handy pacers?Siraj and Arshdeep. <br> <br>Here the ex-KKR mentor who has nurtured the young pacer Harshit Rana under him might look to have him in place of Washington Sundar, though that might reduce India?s batting depth. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant </h3>



<p>Pant was not picked for the first ODI, and hence the Delhi boy awaits his return to the ODIs. Pant has been India?s first-choice keeper-batsman in the shortest format of the game; however, with the likes of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KL_Rahul">KL Rahul</a>, who is quite promising in the longer white-ball format, it seems competitive for Pant to make his way into the side. Now with Hasaranga gone, his most likely threat in the Lankan side is also gone. </p>



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<p><br>The last game saw an experimental move of Sundar coming into bat at no. 4. This was as Gambhir wanted a left-right hand combination in the batting order. India lacks batters left-handed; hence, often Axar is also sent up the order; however, having the likes of Pant can give them a more promising and trustworthy batting force in the middle order. <br> <br>Pant, even if not picked as the keeper-batsman, might be included as a proper left-handed batter who can make the middle order firm.<br></p>



<p>ALSO READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/sl-vs-ind-2nd-odi-dream11-prediction-grand-league-small-league-strongest-playing-11s-and-full-squads/"> SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Grand League, Small League, Strongest Playing 11s and Full Squads</a></p>

IND vs SL 2nd Odi: With Wanindu Hasaranga now also ruled out due to injury, 3 likely changes Indian coach Gambhir will make to India?s playing XI in the 2nd Odi

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<p><strong>IND vs SL</strong>: The first ODI game between <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/india/">India</a> and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/sri-lanka/">Sri Lanka</a> ended in a dramatic tie as Sri Lanka fought hard to restrict a strong Indian batting lineup to the exact that they scored. Both teams managed 231 runs in their respective innings, and the game ended in a tie.</p>



<p>Now the second game between the two teams will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 pm at <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tag/r-premadasa-stadium-pitch-report-2/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tag/r-premadasa-stadium-pitch-report-2/">R. Premadasa Stadium</a> in Colombo. The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">series</a> is still 0-0, and whoever wins this match will have a strong lead in the series.</p>



<p>The pitch was helpful in the first game for the spinners, and something similar will be expected in the second game as well. There will be some key player match-ups as well, which will increase the interest more for the fans for the second IND vs SL ODI.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three Key battles to watch out for in the second <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-tour-of-sri-lanka-2024-odi-full-schedule-squad-and-live-streaming-details-ind-vs-sl-odi-details/">IND vs SL ODI</a></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-aus-rohit-sharma-breaks-flurry-of-records-in-his-92-run-stand-check-the-full-list-here/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-aus-rohit-sharma-breaks-flurry-of-records-in-his-92-run-stand-check-the-full-list-here/">Rohit Sharma</a> vs Dunith Wellalage</h3>



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<p>The India captain <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-aus-rohit-sharma-breaks-flurry-of-records-in-his-92-run-stand-check-the-full-list-here/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-aus-rohit-sharma-breaks-flurry-of-records-in-his-92-run-stand-check-the-full-list-here/">Rohit Sharma</a> has been in great form, and he hit a blistering fifty in the first game. The Indian captain scored 58 off 47 balls, with seven fours and three sixes. Until he was at the crease, India was dominating. Rohit is expected to carry on his approach to take down the bowlers.</p>



<p>But it was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunith_Wellalage" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunith_Wellalage">Dunith Wellalage</a> who outfoxed him and dismissed him in the first <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-pant-or-rahul-odis/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-pant-or-rahul-odis/">IND vs SL ODI.</a> He trapped him LBW when he was set. Hence, Rohit needs to take care of him. Wellalage has dismissed Rohit twice in ODIs in 25 balls.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Pathum Nissanka vs Axar Patel</h3>



<p>Pathum Nissanka has been in brilliant form, and he carried his form from T20Is to the ODI series. He scored a vital 56 runs in the first game, which helped the team reach a competition score of 231, which proved to be sufficient for India in the end. Nissanka will be the key for Sri Lanka, and he will look to capitalise.</p>



<p>However, he has played the Indian seamers pretty well, but spinners will be hard to tackle. Especially, Axar Patel, who bowled well in the first IND vs SL ODI and on turning wickets, he can be lethal. Axar has dismissed Nissanka twice in international cricket already.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Virat+Kohli" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Virat+Kohli">Virat Kohli</a> vs Wanindu Hasaranga</h3>



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<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Virat+Kohli" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Virat+Kohli">Virat Kohli</a> got a start in the first IND vs SL ODI, but he got out at the wrong time. He scored 24 off 32 with two boundaries. This is a failure as per his standard. Virat has a brilliant game against spin, and he is a very important batter on such spinning tracks.</p>



<p>But he has a slight weakness against the leg spinner which was seen in the first game. Wanindu Hasaranga trapped him in the first game. So, the leg-spinner will be a challenge for Virat once again in the second IND vs SL game.</p>



<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-list-of-records-and-milestones-achieved-in-dramatic-tie-in-colombo/">India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: List of Records and Milestones Achieved in Dramatic Tie in Colombo</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong>SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction:</strong> With a tie in the first ODI of India vs Sri Lanka three-match ODI series, the two teams are now buckled up for the 2nd ODI at the R.Premadasa Stadium,?Colombo. </p>



<p>There are going to be a couple of changes in the playing 11 of both sides as the pitches at the venue are acting slow and here we are with the SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Grand League, Small League, Strongest Playing 11s, and Full Squads.</p>



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<p>A big blow for Sri Lanka and so on such a crucial situation. Wanindu Hasaranga is ruled out of the remaining of the series and his absence will cause big unrest in the Sri Lankan playing11. The board has also announced Jeffrey Vandersay as his replacement.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/02/C2D6C12D-A932-4867-8682-93A383FCBAC2.jpeg" alt="Wanindu Hasaranga" class="wp-image-126790" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Wanindu Hasaranga | Image: X (Sri Lanka Cricket)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Jeffrey Vandersay is also a leg-spinner but fitting in for Wanindu Hasaranga would not be that easy of the task. Keeping in mind the slowness and spin-friendly nature of the surface, Sri Lanka might also replace Mohamed Shiraz and play Maheesh Theekshana.</p>



<p>On the other side, there aren't any changes expected in the Indian playing 11. The batting order might get a little shuffle but rest, it was a well-balanced playing 11. Again, the eyes will be on skipper Rohit Sharma and especially Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli has stroked four centuries in his last six ODI innings at the R Premadasa Stadium.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-pti-2024-07-9bf07a2cd09c0fad52a0c8adb28fff0f.webp" alt="IND vs SL ODI Full Schedule, Squad and Live Streaming Details" class="wp-image-144982" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma | Pic: News18</figcaption></figure>



<p>Let's take a look at the SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Grand League, Small League, Strongest Playing 11s and Full Squads:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sl-vs-ind-match-details"><strong>SL vs IND Match Details</strong></h2>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">Series</a>:?</strong>India tour of Sri Lanka</p>



<p><strong>Match:</strong>?India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI</p>



<p><strong>Day/Date:</strong>?Sunday/4th August 2024</p>



<p><strong>Time:?</strong>2:30 PM IST</p>



<p><strong>Venue:?</strong>R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lanka-vs-india-strongest-playing-11"><strong>Sri Lanka vs India Strongest Playing 11</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Sri Lanka:</strong>?Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando</p>



<p><strong>Sri Lanka Full Squad:</strong><a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/576/rohit-sharma" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">?</a>Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Mohamed Shiraz, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga</p>



<p><strong>India:?</strong>Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(WK), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh</p>



<p><strong>India Full Squad:?</strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant, Khaleel Ahmed, Riyan Parag, Harshit Rana</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sl-vs-ind-2nd-odi-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-teams"><strong>SL vs IND 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Teams</strong></h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="grand-league-team"><strong>Grand League Team</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Wicketkeepers:</strong>?KL Rahul, Kusal Mendis</p>



<p><strong>Batters:?</strong>Rohit Sharma(C), Virat Kohli, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama</p>



<p><strong>All-Rounders:?</strong>Dunith Wellalage(VC), Charith Asalanka, Axar Patel</p>



<p><strong>Bowlers:</strong>?Mohammed Siraj, Maheesh Theekshana</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="small-league-team"><strong>Small League Team</strong></h4>



<p><strong>Wicketkeepers:</strong>?KL Rahul</p>



<p><strong>Batters:?</strong>Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Avishka Fernando</p>



<p><strong>All-Rounders:?</strong>Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay</p>



<p><strong>Bowlers:?</strong>Kuldeep Yadav, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohammed Siraj</p>



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