SL vs IND 2024: Three Indian batters who could pull the trigger in Sri Lanka ODIs

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Team India kicked off their overseas assignment with a clinical 3-0 T20I series win over Sri Lanka under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership in Pallekele. Senior cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to action for the the three-match ODI series, with the first ODI scheduled to be played on Friday, August 2.

Rohit Sharma will be leading the team from the vanguard and it remains to be seen how the Men in Blue will go about their work. R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will be hosting all the ODIs. The surface has enough to assist the bowlers but batters who possess strong technique can aggregate big scores.

Cut to the chase, let's take a glimpse at the three Indian batters who are expected to come trumps against Sri Lanka in the ODI series.

1. Virat Kohli: Former Indian captain has a track record of performing under pressure and has consistently delivered in ODIs. His incredible potential to adapt to different pitches and conditions makes him a player to watch out for in the series against Sri Lanka. The veteran who knows the nuances of the game, is pretty good at handling both pace and spin effectively. As a result, he is expected to shine in the series. He scored 1028 runs against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, laced with 5 centuries, two fifties.

2. Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain has played numerous matches against Sri Lanka in his career. He also understands the nuances of the Sri Lankan pitches. His potential to start cautiously and then accelerate as the game progresses, makes him a perfect fit for these conditions. He is on the verge of achieving multiple significant milestones. He will look to surpass MS Dhoni’s run tally (10,773) in ODIs, Chris Gayle's six tally in ODIs (331). Besides that, he is only 6 fours away from hitting 1000 fours in ODIs.

3. KL Rahul: KL Rahul's last ODI appearance came against South Africa in late December. Since then, he has not featured in the white-ball set-up. The wicketkeeper-batsman is finally back in action for the ODI series and will look to do his bit to bolster the middle-order, especially in challenging conditions. He scored 197 runs in Sri Lanka including a century at an average of close to 40. Be it stabilizing the innings or accelerating towards the end, his role will be important and the Bengaluru-born will be hoping to silence the critics by letting his bat do all the talking.