How many runs will be scored in the first ODI? Know the condition of Colombo pitch

The three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka is starting today i.e. 2 August. This series will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. These matches will be played from 2.30 pm Indian time. When Rohit Sharma will captain the Indian team, once again Virat Kohli's batting prowess will be seen. Let us know how the Colombo pitch is and how many runs can be scored on average on it.

The average score will be around 250 runs

As far as the Colombo pitch is concerned, spin bowlers can get help on it. As the game progresses, the pitch will help the spinners. However, the pitch is expected to be strong in the beginning. This may make it easier to bat when the ball bounces. Difficulties in this regard will arise later. In such a situation, Team India can bat first after winning the toss. It is expected that the Indian team may have more spin options. Let us tell you that since 2020, the average score while batting first in Colombo has been around 250 runs. That is, the batsmen may have to struggle a bit on the slow pitch here.

Mohammad Siraj showed his magic

Batting first, Team India scored the highest score. Team India scored 356 runs for 2 wickets against Pakistan in the Asia Cup here last year. In which Team India won by 228 runs. On 17 September 2023, in the Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan team was all out for 50 runs in front of Mohammad Siraj's stormy bowling. Siraj took 6 wickets. Team India won this match by 10 wickets. In such a situation, the dominance of the Indian team can be seen once again on this ground.

Team India

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel.

Sri Lankan Team

Charith Asalanka (captain), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Zenith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Chamika Karunaratne, Akila Dananjaya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Welage, Mohammed Shiraj, Mahesh Thikshana, Asitha Fernando, Shan Malinga.