Visakhapatnam
Toss Sri Lanka chose to bat vs India
Sri Lanka opted to bat in the second ODI against India after the thrilling tie in the first match. Captain Charith Asalanka made the decision considering the pitch conditions at R Premadasa Stadium, expecting it to assist spinners as the game progresses.
Sri Lanka made two changes in their lineup. Jeffrey Vandersay replaced the injured Wanindu Hasaranga, while Kamindu Mendis came in for fast bowler Mohamed Shiraz to strengthen their spin attack in anticipation of favorable conditions.
This decision left Sri Lanka with one frontline seamer in Asitha Fernando and five spin options including Asalanka, who impressed with his spin bowling in the first ODI, picking up crucial wickets.
India stuck with the same playing XI, with captain Rohit Sharma emphasizing the need for adaptability in challenging conditions for another chase.
Sri Lanka: 1 Pathum Nissanka, 2 Avishka Fernando, 3 Kusal Mendis (wk), 4 Sadeera Samarawickrama, 5 Charith Asalanka (capt), 6 Janith Liyanage, 7 Kamindu Mendis, 8 Dunith Wellalage, 9 Jeffrey Vandersay, 10 Akila Dananjaya, 11 Asitha Fernando.
India: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Shubman Gill, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 KL Rahul (wk), 6 Shivam Dube, 7 Axar Patel, 8 Washington Sundar, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Mohammed Siraj, 11 Arshdeep Singh.
