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India Gets Off to a Flyer: Siraj Strikes Early as Sri Lanka Bat First

Colombo, Sri Lanka: The first one day international cricket of India and Sri lanka turned out to be an exciting one since the Sri Lanka cricket team decided to bat first after they won the toss. But, Sri Lanka did not get the required momentum as India’s fast bowler Mohammed Siraj struck in early over with the wicket of Avishka Fernando, who was dismissed for just one run.

It has all the makings of a riveting contest in the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium also known as the R Premadasa Stadium. Where Sri Lanka will try to reconstruct through their experienced middle order, India will be keen to make use of the initial advantage and make the host team hunt for the replies.

Key Points:

The match saw Sri Lanka opting to be the side bowling first after winning the toss.

Mohammed Siraj came to the party and bowled Avishka Fernando all out for a duck.

Sri Lanka thus see Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis survive to the end of the day.

Here India will aim at following the early success of producing a low score by the Sri Lankan team.

Match Details:

* Teams: INDIA v/s SRI LANKA

* Match: 1st ODI

* enue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colomb

* Toss: Sri Lankan cricket team won the toss and decided to bat.

More updates to come as the match goes on. 

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India is the Strong Favorite

In this match India has upper hand of winning the match and is favorite to win. 

Here's why:

* Recent Dominance: In the recent past, India has had the better of Sri Lanka notably in Trot anticipating from the three formats T20I. It is very likely that this dominance shall reflect in the ODI format of the cricket as well.

* Stronger Squad: India is better equipped as a side as the players are in good form and they are part of a multi disciplinary team. Their bowlers and batsmen have more fire power than Sri Lankans.

* Home Advantage: Sri Lanka, of course, will have it easy on this front but India’s performance at the moment is such that it could well dominate this facet.

However, as it’s understood, cricket is one of the most unpredictable games and, sometimes, everything depends on the day. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be keen on a performance and a possible upset of the fancied side.

It is necessary to underline that this prognosis includes only the sides’ current form and obvious advantages. The actual outcome of the match will be a sum total of a number of factors including; The condition of the pitch on the day of the match and the corresponding performance of the players as well as the element of luck.

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