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Cricket · 1st ODIMatch 1 of 6Dry / turning

India vs Sri LankaIND vs SL 1st ODI prediction & pitch report

India

Projected

294–341

vs

Sri Lanka

Projected

248–289

IND 82%18% SL
Start
19:30 IST
Venue
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Format
One Day International
Dec 202613SunDate is a planning date

India vs Sri Lanka (1st ODI) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 13 Dec 2026: our model leans India at 82% on a dry / turning surface, with a projected first-innings total of 294–341.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

India get the nod at 82% in this 1st ODI, with Sri Lanka at 18%. It is a strong lean, not a lock.

Lean: IndiaSurface: Dry / turningToss: bowl firstHome side: India

Arun Jaitley Stadium hosts India against Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI, number 1 in a 6-match Sri Lanka tour of India, 2026. It is listed for Sunday 13 December 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. India have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.

Both sides lean on their spin attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the middle-overs squeeze better. Arun Jaitley Stadium is a slower surface that grips for spin in the middle overs, so we expect a dry / turning surface with a first-innings score around 294–341 for India and 248–289 for Sri Lanka.

Dry weather, with the surface expected to slow and grip as the match goes on. The toss lean is to bowl first. Dew under lights makes the ball harder to grip, so chasing tends to be the easier task.

Match ticket

Match details

Series
Sri Lanka tour of India, 2026
Stage
1st ODI
Fixture
India vs Sri Lanka
Date
Sunday 13 December 2026
Start time
19:30 IST
Venue
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Format
One Day International
Match number
1 of 6
Surface
Dry / turning
Toss lean
Bowl first
Home side
India

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Win probability

Who will win today's match?

India 82%, Sri Lanka 18%. The strong gap leaves room for an upset.

Model lean

India

82% to win · 64-point gap

IND 82%18% SL

The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Arun Jaitley Stadium and India's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.

On a turning surface, India's spinners get the extra weight in the model.

The toss can shift this by a few points either way, so check the split again once the captains have spoken.

IndiaSri Lanka
  • 56BattingTop-order strength and depth44
  • 56Pace attackNew ball and death overs44
  • 52Spin attackMatters most on this surface48
  • 57ODI formRecent rating in this format43
  • 62Home conditionsIndia play in familiar conditions38

Impact names

Key players to watch

Four names our model expects to move this match on dry / turning conditions.

  • India

    Spinner

    Kuldeep Yadav

    Middle-overs control

    Impact86%
  • India

    All-rounder

    Hardik Pandya

    Balance of the XI

    Impact82%
  • Sri Lanka

    Spinner

    Maheesh Theekshana

    Middle-overs control

    Impact84%
  • Sri Lanka

    Fast bowler

    Matheesha Pathirana

    Death-overs specialist

    Impact82%

These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.

Scoreboard model

Projected scoreline & over-by-over

Projected runs for each phase of the 50-over innings, followed by the cumulative over-by-over curve.

Projected runs by phase for India and Sri Lanka
PhaseIndiaSri Lanka
PowerplayOvers 1–1056–6447–54
Middle oversOvers 11–40154–177130–150
Death oversOvers 41–5084–10071–85
First innings294–341248–289
Cumulative runs by overINDSL
08817526335001020304050

Overs bowled

  • After 10 overs

    IND 60SL 51

  • After 40 overs

    IND 226SL 191

  • After 50 overs

    IND 318SL 269

Ranges cover roughly a normal spread of outcomes for Arun Jaitley Stadium. A collapse or a big partnership can sit well outside them.

Team details

About India vs Sri Lanka

Both sides lean on their spin attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the middle-overs squeeze better.

India

  • Batting 90/100
  • Pace 84/100
  • Spin 88/100

India come in with a deep batting order, high-quality spin and a pace attack that peaks with the new ball. In this ODI, their spin attack is their strongest suit.

Arun Jaitley Stadium suits their spinners. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle Sri Lanka's spin attack.

Sri Lanka

  • Batting 70/100
  • Pace 66/100
  • Spin 80/100

Sri Lanka come in with a spin-first identity, with wrist-spin and slow surfaces at the heart of their plans. In this ODI, their spin attack is their strongest suit.

Arun Jaitley Stadium suits their spinners. Their key question is how they handle India's spin attack.

IND vs SL pitch report

Dry / turning
Scoring index

Arun Jaitley Stadium is a slower surface that grips for spin in the middle overs. Our surface tag for this match is dry / turning, with a scoring index of 3 out of 5.

Batting first gets runs on the board before the surface slows and grips.

Dry weather, with the surface expected to slow and grip as the match goes on.

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.

Market guide

Popular betting markets

The markets most followers look at for India vs Sri Lanka, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.

  • Match odds

    A straight pick on which team wins. In limited-overs cricket there are two outcomes, plus a tie or no result.

    Model split: India 82%, Sri Lanka 18%.

    How this market works
  • Toss winner

    A market on the coin toss that settles before play starts.

    Toss lean is to bowl first on this surface.

    How this market works
  • Powerplay runs

    A session-style line on how many runs a side scores in the first 10 overs.

    India 56–64, Sri Lanka 47–54.

    How this market works
  • 50-over innings total

    Over-or-under lines on a side's final first-innings score.

    India 294–341, Sri Lanka 248–289.

    How this market works
  • Top batter and top bowler

    Picks the leading run-scorer or wicket-taker for a team or the match.

    Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya are on our watchlist for India.

    How this market works
  • Live in-play markets

    Prices move ball by ball with wickets, run rate and required rate.

    Sri Lanka usually see the biggest swing if they take early wickets.

    How this market works

Betting tips

Betting tips for this match

Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.

  1. 1

    Read the surface before the toss

    Arun Jaitley Stadium is tagged dry / turning. Expect the pitch to slow, so runs come harder later in the match.

  2. 2

    Wait for the toss

    The lean is to bowl first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.

  3. 3

    Trade the powerplay and the death overs separately

    Our projection puts the powerplay at 56–64 for India and 47–54 for Sri Lanka, and the death overs at 84–100 and 71–85.

  4. 4

    Check the team news

    Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Kuldeep Yadav or Maheesh Theekshana, moves this model by several points.

  5. 5

    Set a limit first

    Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.

The case for this match

Why bet on India vs Sri Lanka?

  • Sri Lanka keep it interesting

    India are ahead at 82%, but Sri Lanka have enough in their spin attack to make the market move quickly.

  • Match 1 of 6 in the Sri Lanka tour of India

    Series context shapes selection and tactics. Opening matches set the tone, and prices are often wider before form is clear.

  • Dry / turning conditions add an edge

    On a dry / turning surface the middle overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.

  • Depth of markets

    A ODI at Arun Jaitley Stadium normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.

For adults 18 and over. Betting can lead to loss, so only use money you can afford to lose.

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Answers

Questions about India vs Sri Lanka

  1. Our model leans India at 82% against Sri Lanka at 18%, a strong lean. It is based on team ratings and conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.

  2. Arun Jaitley Stadium is a slower surface that grips for spin in the middle overs. We tag it dry / turning with a scoring index of 3 out of 5. Batting first gets runs on the board before the surface slows and grips.

  3. Our model projects India at 294–341 and Sri Lanka at 248–289 for the first-innings total. Treat these as ranges, not promises.

  4. The lean is to bowl first. Dew under lights makes the ball harder to grip, so chasing tends to be the easier task.

  5. It is listed for Sunday 13 December 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.

  6. Our watchlist has Kuldeep Yadav (India, middle-overs control), Hardik Pandya (India, balance of the xi), Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka, middle-overs control), Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka, death-overs specialist). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.

  7. India play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.

  8. An ODI gives each side 50 overs. The middle overs shape the platform and the final ten decide close games.

  9. No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.

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