India Playing XI 2nd ODI – IND vs SL LIVE: Kuldeep Yadav is back in the ODI team as a replacement for Yuzvendra Chahal in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. The leg-spinner injured his shoulder in the first ODI and is facing some soreness. That is the only change for India as the rest of the 10 players have retained their places. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan yet again miss out as skipper Rohit Sharma has backed KL Rahil and Shubman Gill. Follow India vs SriLanka LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Kusal Mendis(w), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha
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A comprehensive win on Tuesday meant that India have no reason to tinker with their combination. Shubman Gill’s selection caused a furore, but the young opener smashed a fine half-century to shut his doubters.
Rohit himself got some valuable runs under his belt, falling 17 short of 100. Virat Kohli however went past the 3-figure mark in style and will be on another record hunt.
Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul chipped in with cameos in the middle. With Suryakumar Yadav waiting in the wings, the duo cannot afford to slip up at Eden Gardens.
Probable India Playing XI vs SriLanka
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohammed Siraj
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Umran Malik
India Playing XI 2nd ODI: Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan set to miss out again, No Place for Arshdeep, Kuldeep as Rohit Sharma set to go UNCHANGED – Follow IND vs SL LIVE Updates
While he did not contribute with the bat, Hardik got 6 overs under his belt. Given his injury problems, the vice-captain bowling without any hiccups is a bonus. Axar Patel will occupy the all-rounder’s spot at No.7.
Yuzvendra Chahal had a decent outing on a rather flat pitch. The wily leg spinner is set to continue, with Kuldeep Yadav set to be on the sidelines again. He however faces competition from Washington Sundar, should Rohit Sharma opt to beef up his batting.
Mohammed Siraj was as impressive as ever dazzling in the powerplay. Senior pacer Mohammad Shami struggled initially but got his lines right as the game progressed. Umran Malik has embraced his role as a middle-overs enforcer, picking up three wickets in Guwahati.
IND SL 2nd ODI: What to expect?
- Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill to open after their 143-run stand in Guwahati
- Gill stroked a fine 70, keeping Ishan Kishan out of the side
- Virat Kohli is back to his best with a 45th ODI century
- Shreyas Iyer retains his place over Suryakumar Yadav, given his excellent run in ODIs.
- KL Rahul keeps his place as the wicket-keeper in the XI.
- Axar Patel’s recent rise keeps Washington Sundar out.
- However, the all-rounder could feature should they opt against Yuzvendra Chahal.
- Siraj and Umran impressed in Guwahati while Shami was at his best on his return.
- Arshdeep Singh thus will have to wait for an opportunity.
India’s squad for Sri Lanka ODIs: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (VC), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh
India Playing XI 2nd ODI: Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan set to miss out again, No Place for Arshdeep, Kuldeep as Rohit Sharma set to go UNCHANGED – Follow IND vs SL LIVE Updates
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