India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Kuldeep Yadav Replaces Yuzvendra Chahal As Sri Lanka Opt To Bat vs India

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: We are underway

The second ODI match between India and Sri Lanka begins. Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando come to open for Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Mohammad Shami opens the bowling attack for India. 

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Here’s what Hardik Pandya said before the match

Ro (Rohit Sharma) is back so it is much more relaxed. I can focus more on my well-being and try to share all my knowledge. If they need my help or advice, I’m always there. Body is very good, we are following a plan and the workload is being managed rightly with the WC just 6-7 months away. (On Axar Patel) It has made a big difference, the only request I had from him was more contribution from his batting. He has worked tremendously well, helps my life knowing Axar is after me, helps the team play a certain balance. He’s upped his game massively in the recent past, makes the team feel more confident.

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Sri Lanka’s Playing XI

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Kusal Mendis(w), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

I was in two minds. Wanted to bat first because of how we played last time, but looking at this ground, I wanted to field. Overall, improvements are as a team, nothing in particular. What we’ve done in the past is in the past, we need to look ahead and keep doing better. I love playing here, the crowd is also energetic and that motivates me always. But it is in the past, I need to start fresh. One enforced change for us, Chahal in the last game put in a dive and hasn’t recovered well today, so Kuldeep Yadav comes in.

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Here’s what Dasun Shanaka said at the toss

We’ll bat first. Very good wicket to bad first, also looking at the venue stats. Important to score, be relaxed and play our natural game. Two changes – Madushanka and Pathum Nissanka out (shoulder injury), Nuwanidu Fernando gets a debut and Lahiru Kumara is back.

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka wins the toss and opts to bat against India in the second ODI of the three-match series, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: All eyes on Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli impressed everyone with his knock of 113 runs in the first ODI on Tuesday. The star batter will be the centre of attraction in today’s clash as the fans expect him to repeat his heroics. Apart from this, Virat needs 67 runs to become the fifth highest run-scorer in the ODI cricket

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: India in lead

Team India have taken 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka in the three-match series after the hosts claimed a victory by 67 runs in the first ODI on Tuesday. 

India vs Sri Lanka, Live: Hello and welcome

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the second ODI match between India and Sri Lanka, straight from the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Stay tuned.