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.