After a rock-solid team performance in the recent T20I bilateral series, the Men in Blue would hope to repeat the thrashing over hosts Sri Lanka, in the 50-over format. A new-look Indian side beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20Is, and will now play the Lankan Lions in a three-match ODI series.
The bilateral tournament will constitute three of the only six One Day Internationals that Rohit Sharma & Co. would play ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With the likes of Virat Kohli back into the side too, the visitors would hope to continue their winning form on the neighbouring soil.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, would want to play for pride and prestige in front of their fans. Led by Charith Asalanka, the Lankans would aim to bounce back after a lacklustre display in T20Is. An all-rounder-heavy squad should prove to be key for Sri Lanka, against a star-studded Indian ODI side.
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As we prepare for the first ODI of the three-match series, one question looms large: Will rain play spoilsport?
Colombo's latest weather forecast ahead of Sri Lanka vs India 1st ODI
Friday, August 02 2024
The match between Sri Lanka and India will be played at 02:30 PM local time on Friday in Colombo. According to 'weather.com', the sky will remain cloudy and there are chances of rainfall on Friday.
Humidity levels are expected to hover around 80% when the players take the field in Colombo. The temperature would remain ranging between 28 and 29 degrees Celsius during the match hours.
(All timings as per local time)
- 02:30 PM: 29° Celsius, 38% Precipitation
- 03:30 PM: 29° Celsius, 13% Precipitation
- 04:30 PM: 29° Celsius, 11% Precipitation
- 05:30 PM: 29° Celsius, 11% Precipitation
- 06:30 PM: 28° Celsius, 13% Precipitation
- 07:30 PM: 28° Celsius, 13% Precipitation
- 08:30 PM: 28° Celsius, 20% Precipitation
- 09:30 PM: 28° Celsius, 20% Precipitation
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Weather forecast in Colombo: What happens if India vs Sri Lanka is stopped by rain?
If rain washes out the entire match or makes a result impossible, then the match will end in a No Result. No side will be awarded with the win, and the teams will compete in the remaining two matches to claim the title.
If play is possible even after a significant rain delay, the DLS method will be used to determine adjusted targets for the chasing side, to complete the match.
What time does the 1st ODI match between Sri Lanka and India start?
The 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and India will begin at 02:30 PM IST, on August 02, 2024.
How to watch the 1st ODI match between Sri Lanka and India?
Fans can watch the Sri Lanka vs India game on television via the Sony Sports Network channels. You can also live stream the game on the Sony LIV App and Website.
| Match | TV Channel | Live stream |
| Sri Lanka vs India | Sony Sports Network | Sony Liv App and Website |
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Latest betting odds, prediction
According to odds on Dafabet, both sides have equal chances of winning the game.
| RESULTS | ODDS |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka win | 4.20 |
| India win | 1.23 |
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