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INDvSL ODIs Preview: Captain Hitman back; World Cup beckons

By Mumbai Indians

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The T20I series made our emotions dance through and through. It is now time for the One Day Internationals (ODI). So Paltan, strap your seatbelts, once again, and get ready for some enthralling cricket.

India’s Mission 2023 World Cup did not get the best of starts in New Zealand and Bangladesh, losing both series. However, the final ODI against the Bangla Tigers offered a glimpse of the Men in Blue’s immense potential.

Ishan Kishan, our swashbuckling batter, left the Bangladeshi bowlers in splits, smashing an incredible 210 runs off 131 balls at Chattogram. Meanwhile, King Kohli also registered yet another eye-catching century. The bowlers helped deliver a comprehensive 227-run victory.

The ODIs see the return of our captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The T20I series-winning skipper, Hardik Pandya, dons the vice-captaincy role in the upcoming series. Throwback to the time when Hitman smashed 264 at the Eden Gardens vs the Lankans! GOOSEBUMPS. The three-match series kicks off on January 10, 2023, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Get set to see SKY dada doing Nusta Rada and Hitman tonking the bowlers all over the park! Not to forget, some dhamaka from Kishan too.

What: India vs Sri Lanka, three-match ODI series

When: January 10, January 12 and January 15

Where: Guwahati (first ODI), Kolkata (second ODI), Thiruvananthapuram (third ODI)

What to expect: Mesmerizing cricket, engrossing matchups and much more! India vs Sri Lanka has produced some high-scoring thrillers over the years. Can we expect more? Definitely! While the bat is expected to do much of the talking, the pacy thrills and the spinning twists could also produce some magic.

India ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Suryakumar Yadav.

Sri Lanka ODI squad: Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Kasun Rajitha, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage.

What you need to do: Flood the grounds, warm up your TVs, prepare your snacks and embrace the ODI challenge! The 50-over-a-side format means more of those dazzling shots. With SKY dada around and now skipper Ro back at the top, always expect a run-storm around the corner.