Let’s take a look at the top parlay picks for the second ODI between Sri Lanka and India, scheduled to take place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 4.
The Indian men’s cricket team is currently on a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, comprising three T20Is in Pallekele and three ODIs in Colombo. This tour signifies the dawn of a new era for Indian cricket with Gautam Gambhir taking over as head coach. Veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from T20 internationals, are back in action for the ODI series.
After sweeping the T20I series 3-0, India faced an unexpected tie in the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Friday. Choosing to bowl first, India’s attack was exceptional, reducing Sri Lanka to 101 for 5. However, Dunith Wellalage’s resilient unbeaten 67 off 65 balls propelled the hosts to a competitive 230. Axar Patel stood out with 2 for 33, while Arshdeep Singh also took two wickets.
In the run-chase, captain Rohit Sharma set the tone with a massive six on the second ball of the innings, and went on to smash 58 off 47 balls. Despite this solid start, Sri Lankan spinners turned the game around, leaving India at 132 for 5. A crucial 57-run partnership between KL Rahul (31) and Axar Patel (33) brought India closer, but their dismissals in consecutive overs put India in a spot of bother once again.
Shivam Dube provided hope with 25 off 24 balls before being trapped in front with the scores level. Needing just one run from 14 balls, Arshdeep Singh’s attempt to finish in style led to his dismissal, resulting in a tie. Charith Asalanka was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts, picking 3 for 30 in 8.5 overs, with Wanindu Hasaranga also bagging three wickets. For his all-round brilliance, scoring an unbeaten 67 and taking 2 for 39, Wellalage earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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India to win
India to beat Sri Lanka at odds of 1.284 (22Bet)
Looking at their head-to-head record, India have clearly dominated Sri Lanka in ODIs, winning 99 matches compared to Sri Lanka’s 57 victories. Over the past decade, India’s dominance has been even more pronounced, with 21 wins against just 3 losses.
Despite their failures to chase down 231 in the first game, India possess a formidable batting lineup with Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Axar Patel. Their bowling attack, including Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar and Washington Sundar, did an excellent job in the series opener.
Sri Lanka’s batting lineup is pretty vulnerable and a lot depends on Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. The lower order, including Dunith Wellalage did well in the first game but they will need more contribution from the middle order. Their bowling unit is depleted due to injuries but spinners did well in the last game.
You can bet on India to win the match at odds of 1.284 on 22Bet.
Virat Kohli top India batter
Virat Kohli to be the top India batter at odds of 3.75 (22Bet)
The Indian maestro had a start in the first ODI with 24 runs in 32 deliveries but couldn’t convert it into a big one. Virat Kohli’s record in the fifty-over format speaks for itself, having made 13872 runs at an average of 58.53 and strike rate of 93. He has a record 50 centuries and 72 half centuries in the format.
In the ODI World Cup last year, Kohli was the top run-scorer for India with 765 runs from 11 innings with three hundreds and six fifties. You can back Kohli to be the top batter for India at odds of 3.75 on 22Bet.
Axar Patel TO 37.5 performance points
Axar Patel to score over 37.5 performance points in the match at odds of 1.85 (20Bet)
Axar Patel, the left-arm orthodox spin all-rounder, has emerged as a crucial asset for Team India across all formats. In the first ODI, he showcased his prowess by taking 2 for 33 in his 10 overs and contributing a vital 33 runs with the bat.
Since the beginning of 2022, Axar has maintained a batting average of 26 in ODIs, with a strike rate of 90. In the same period, he has claimed 17 wickets at an economy rate of 4.71. His effectiveness on spin-friendly pitches and consistent performance with both bat and ball makes this a safe bet. Bet on Axar to score over 37.5 points in the match at odds of 1.85 on 20Bet.
Pathum Nissanka to score a fifty
Pathum Nissanka to score 50 or more runs at odds of 3.75 (BetWinner)
Pathum Nissanka has been one of the key batters for Sri Lanka across all formats. He has been in excellent form, smashing a superb 79 off 48 balls in one of the T20Is against India, and making 56 runs in the first ODI where the rest of the batting unit collapsed.
In his ODI career, Nissanka has established himself as a dependable top-order batter, amassing 2281 runs from 56 innings at an average of 44.72 and a strike rate of 90. He has six centuries and 14 half-centuries to his credit in the format, showcasing his consistency. Back Nissanka to score a fifty at odds of 3.75 on BetWinner.
Dunith Wellalage TO 34.5 performance points
Dunith Wellalage to score over 34.5 performance points at odds of 1.85 (20Bet)
The 21-year old Dunith Wellalage has the potential to be one of the best players in Sri Lanka and he has shown his promise on several occasions. The left-arm spin all-rounder was magnificent in the first ODI, scoring an unbeaten 67 off 65 and snaring 2 for 39 in nine overs.
Wellalage was named the player of the match in an Asia Cup fixture last year against India despite ending on the losing side for picking 5 for 40 and scoring 42 not-out. Bet on him to score over 34.5 performance points at odds of 1.85 on 20Bet.
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