Let’s take a look at the top parlay picks for the 3rd ODI between Sri Lanka and India, scheduled to take place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 7.
Team India clinched the T20I series by 3-0 but the One-Day series has not gone as they would’ve hoped for, with Sri Lanka taking a 1-0 lead with a match to go. The start of a new era for Indian cricket with Gautam Gambhir as head coach has had a shaky start, with player selections and tactics coming under the scanner.
The second ODI on Sunday had a similar script to the thrilling tie a couple of days earlier but this time, Sri Lanka managed to clinch the game by 32 runs. Indian bowlers once again did a good job in the first 35 overs to reduce the hosts to 136 for 6 but Dunith Wellalage stepped up yet again, with 39 off 35 while Kamindu Mendis scored 40 runs to help the side reach 240. Washington Sundar was the standout bowler for India with 3 for 30, while Kuldeep Yadav bagged 2 for 32.
The run-chase began in the same manner as the first game, with captain Rohit Sharma getting India off to a flying start. He smashed 64 off just 44 balls to power the team to 97 runs in 13.2 overs. Following his wicket, the Indian middle order collapsed and lost six wickets for 50 runs.
Axar Patel made a run-a-ball 44 coming at number five but didn’t have support from the other end as they were bowled out for 208. Jeffrey Vandersay was the star of the show for Sri Lanka, picking career-best 6 for 33 in his 10 overs with Charith Asalanka picking 3 for 20 in 6.2 overs.
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India to win
India to beat Sri Lanka at odds of 1.35 (22Bet)
The head-to-head record between these two rivals in the fifty-over format is heavily in favour of India, who have won 99 matches as opposed to 57 by Sri Lanka. Speaking of the last eight games, India have won six ODIs and have lost once.
India have failed to chase two sub-250 targets in a row and that could prompt some changes to their playing XI. Riyan Parag and Rishabh Pant could be given a chance in the batting unit, which also has Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel. In Axar, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana, India have good bowling resources.
Sri Lanka’s spin department has been pretty good in both the ODIs so far. In the batting department, their top and middle order hasn’t fired, with Dunith Wellalage getting them out of a hole in both games. If they are to win the series, they would need more contribution from others.
Despite trailing in the series, you can back India to win the match at odds of 1.35 on 22Bet.
Rohit Sharma to score a fifty
Rohit Sharma to score a fifty in the match at odds of 3.00 (BetWinner)
Rohit Sharma has been in magnificent form across formats and has batted with great intent in limited overs cricket in the last year or so. His approach has helped India get quick starts and has allowed other players to bat at their pace.
Since the start of 2023, the Indian skipper has amassed 1377 runs in ODI cricket at an average of 52.96 at a strike rate of 118. He has smashed two centuries and 11 fifties in this period, including 58 off 47 and 64 off 44 in this series. Bet on Rohit to score a fifty at odds of 3.00 on BetWinner.
Axar Patel TO 35.5 performance points
Axar Patel to score over 35.5 performance points in the match at odds of 1.85 (20Bet)
Axar Patel took 2 for 33 off his 10 overs and made 33 runs with the bat in the first ODI of the series. He followed it up with 1 for 38 and 44 runs in the second game while batting at number five.
The left-arm orthodox spin all-rounder has been a big asset for the team, with consistent contributions with both ball and bat. Since 2022, Axar has scored 385 runs in ODIs at an average of 27.5 and strike rate of 90 while claiming 18 wickets at an economy rate of 4.67. Betting on Axar to score over 35.5 points at odds of 1.85 on 20Bet would be a safer option.
Dunith Wellalage TO 37.5 performance points
Dunith Wellalage to score over 37.5 performance points at odds of 1.86 (BetWinner)
Dunith Wellalage has been instrumental for Sri Lanka in both the games so far, making vital contributions with both bat and ball. He was named the player of the match in the first ODI for scoring an unbeaten 67 off 65 and picking 2 for 39 with the ball.
The 21-year old left-arm spin all-rounder made a crucial 39 off 35 with the bat. Considering his skill set and form, you can bet on him to score over 37.5 performance points at odds of 1.86 on BetWinner.
Charith Asalanka TO 37.5 performance points
Charith Asalanka to score over 37.5 points at odds of 1.85 (20Bet)
The newly appointed Sri Lankan captain has taken more responsibility with the ball and has made the most of the turning pitches in the ongoing series. Charith Asalanka claimed 3 for 30 in the first game and followed it up 3 for 20 in the second outing.
His batting hasn’t clicked in the series with only 39 runs in two innings but has a pretty good record in ODI cricket with 1957 runs at an average of 42.54. You can take a punt on Asalanka to accumulate over 37.5 points at odds of 1.85 on 20Bet.
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