Guwahati witnessed a parade of run-scorers in the form of Virat Kohli, Dasun Shanaka, etc as India go 1-0 up in the ODI series. With the second match being held in Kolkata, the hosts would look to seal the deal. Sri Lanka needs this win to qualify for the World cup but their chances look slim.

Here are the match details:

• Match Date and Time: 12th January 2023, 1:30 PM IST
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Tournament: Sri Lanka tour of India 2023

Today’s Match Prediction – India to win at 1.22

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The first ODI turned out to be a run-fest as the Indian batters seemed to enjoy every bit of losing that toss. Going up to bat first, the Indian openers came out all guns blazing. They put up a 143-run stand before Shubhman Gill departed for a well-made 70. Skipper Rohit Sharma followed him after getting cleaned up for a 67-ball 83. India’s run machine, Virat Kohli, smashed a staggering 87-ball 113 to help India set a mammoth target of 374. Kasun Rajitha was the only standout bowler with 3/88.

All the dropped chances turned proved to be too expensive for the visitors. Despite Pathum Nissanka’s 72, Sri Lanka were struggling at 206/8. Then walked in skipper Dasun Shanaka and provided his team with something to cheer for. He smashed a blistering 88-ball 108 and put up a great show. Sri Lanka ended up at 306/8 and lost the game by 67 runs. The match had plenty of ups and downs for both sides but it was all smiles for Umran Malik as he bagged 3/57.

This opening game serves as a wake-up call for the visitors before it’s too late. This was India’s 98th win against Sri Lanka and a white-wash here can turn it into triple figures. As per India vs Sri Lanka odds and recent form, we predict India to win.

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India

The hosts could do no wrong as they were exquisite with the bat in the first ODI. Shreyas Iyer was in complete flow before he sacrificed his wicket trying to boost the scoring rate. He has scored 457 runs in his past 10 matches, averaging 65. Although, he may receive help from Ishan Kishan in the upcoming encounter. The left-hander has scored 333 runs in his past 4 matches and may get an opportunity after KL Rahul failed to capitalize on his. Alongside them, Kohli’s back-to-back centuries and the openers going all out to have proven they have a strong top order. 

Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj has the pace department under control in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. He has 13 wickets in 7 matches and will receive help from the newly-introduced, Umran Malik. The J&K pacer has 10 wickets in his past 6 matches and clocked a 156kph delivery in the opening game, the fastest by an Indian pacer.

Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Shubhman Gill, Hardik Pandya (VC), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

Sri Lanka

The Lankans faced yet another batting collapse. Their middle order needs to deliver or they may miss out on huge future plans, including the ODI World Cup. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are two batters that have carried this Lankan line-up through and through. In 10 games, the former has 472 runs while the latter has 355. On the other hand, bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga & Kasun Rajitha have proven to be the backbone of the unit. The spinner has 10 wickets in 6 matches while the pacer has replicated that in just 4 games. This will be a tough job but with the fight, the visitors have been putting up, they have a chance.

Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dasun Shanaka(C), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilshan Madhushanka, Maheesh Teekshana, Kasun Rajitha.

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Pitch and weather Conditions

Eden Gardens will have a clear sky with periodic clouds. There are zero to no chances of precipitation while the temperatures will rise from 17 to 25 degrees and eventually drop to 18 at the end stages of the game. Meanwhile, Humidity will be on the low around 45-55%. Meanwhile, the pitch is a batting paradise and the smaller boundaries add to its benefits. The average score is 255 and the lighting-fast outfields will work very well with the batters. Although, the seamers may get a little bit of help in the beginning and choosing to bowl first will be the preferred option.  

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