Strong India look to win series

India and Sri Lanka are set to go head to head again on Thursday as the series moves ahead. The game will start at 10:00 AM IST and will be played at Colombo (SSC).

India having played the better cricket are already 1-0 up in the series and they will seek a series win. On the other hand Sri Lanka are struggling to match the Indians.

The records are also against Sri Lanka, as they have never won or drawn a test series against India in which they have trailed. So, one might say that Sri Lanka are up against it.



At Colombo (SSC) both teams have met 8 times so far, with Sri Lanka winning 2 and loosing 2, four other games have been drawn. The last time they met here then India won.

The latest news is that, Lahiru Thirimanne have been called to the squad along with Lakshan Sandakan. Also seamer Suranga Lakmal has been ruled out by a back complaint.

This test will also see a return of captain Dinesh Chandimal, who had missed the first test due to Pneumonia. Sri Lanka now have Vishwa Fernando as one of the frontline quicks in the squad.

Possible Line-ups :-

Sri Lanka : Dinesh Chandimal (C), Angelo Mathews, Upul Tharanga, Dimuth Karunaratne, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Pradeep, Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne.

India : Virat Kohli (C), Lokesh Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav.

Prediction

India are ranked no.1 in the world for a reason and they certainly will be hard to match. I think India are the favorites to win the series here but Sri Lanka are one of the elite cricketing nations. So, one can expect some fight and hopefully a good Test match.