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CricketSri Lanka tour of India, 2026 · game 2 of 6

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI prediction

India68% · fair 1.47
KhelKing lean68%India 68%, Sri Lanka 32%
Sri Lanka32% · fair 3.13
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Wed, 16 Dec 2026
Venue
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Format
ODI · 50 overs · balanced, dry pitch
By KhelKing Cricket Desk, match analysisUpdated

The case · 01

Who wins IND vs SL, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

India

  1. Rated 68% by KhelKing, which is a fair back price of 1.47.
  2. A projected 19-run cushion in the first-innings total (329 to 310).
  3. Home conditions: India know a balanced, dry surface like this better than anyone.
  4. Ravindra Jadeja, their likeliest match-winner (balances the xi).

How they could upset it

Sri Lanka

  1. 32% to win, which is roughly one game in 3.
  2. One big session can flip the momentum of a series.
  3. Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog.
  4. Matheesha Pathirana can win a game single-handed (trusted at the end of the innings).

By the numbers · 02

How many runs will India and Sri Lanka score?

Projected runs in each phase of the first innings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

  • India rated 68%, a strong lean. Back them only at 1.47 or longer.
  • A balanced pitch, with India projected to post the higher total.
  • India have home conditions in their favour.
KhelKing pick
India
Format
ODI · 50 overs
Pitch
balanced, dry
Suits
Balanced
Powerplay (0-10)
Middle Overs (11-40)
Death Overs (41-50)
India Sri LankaInnings: IND 303-355 · SL 285-335

Deciding factors · 03

Which factors will settle this match?

The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.

  1. Pitch read

    Expect an even contest, with phase scores around the format average and the sharper side on the day taking it. Neither attack gets a special edge from it.

    EdgeEven

  2. Toss call

    Both options are sensible, so each captain will likely stick with their usual preference.

    EdgeEven

  3. Batting edge

    India project roughly 19 runs higher in the first-innings total. Over a ODI, a margin like that turns tight games into comfortable ones.

    EdgeIndia

How to play it · 04

How should you back or lay IND vs SL on KhelKing?

Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back

India

Accept 1.47 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.47 pays ₹147 including your stake.

Fair price1.4768%
Lay

Sri Lanka

Lay only at 3.13 or shorter. At 3.13, a ₹100 lay puts ₹213 at risk to win ₹100.

Fair price3.1332%
SaferThree ways to play itBolder

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Match odds

    Back India

    The headline call. Worth backing only at 1.47 or longer.

    68% chance1.47

  2. ValueBalanced

    India first-innings total

    Over 312.5

    A 312.5 line leaves roughly 16 runs of headroom against our 329 projection.

    58% chance1.72

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Top team batter

    Ravindra Jadeja (India)

    Balances the XI. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.

    19% chance5.26

Match-winners · 05

Who can swing India vs Sri Lanka?

Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.

India

  • Ravindra Jadeja83

    Balances the XI

  • KL Rahul90

    Fast starter at the top

Sri Lanka

  • Matheesha Pathirana81

    Trusted at the end of the innings

  • Pathum Nissanka89

    Fast starter at the top

What could change · 06

What would change the KhelKing prediction?

Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.

  1. If

    Ravindra Jadeja misses out

    Then

    India would drop by about five points, turning this into a strong lean.

  2. If

    the surface looks drier or greener than expected at the toss

    Then

    More help for the bowlers would narrow the gap between the two batting orders.

  3. If

    rain cuts the overs

    Then

    A shorter game adds randomness, which works in the underdog's favour.

The long read · 07

India vs Sri Lanka match preview

A strong start would make our 32% for them look too low.

Game 2 of 6 is where Sri Lanka tour of India, 2026 begins to take shape. The KhelKing model leans to India at 68%, driven mostly by squad depth and how M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has behaved in recent seasons. India are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. Sri Lanka's best route to an upset is the first hour. A strong start would make our 32% for them look too low.

On the toss: Both options are sensible, so each captain will likely stick with their usual preference.

Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: 2nd ODI

Rest days, travel and what comes next in Sri Lanka tour of India, 2026.

The 2nd ODI is staged at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wed, 16 Dec 2026, game 2 of 6 in the series.

The 1st ODI comes 3 days before this game at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, so the squads travel to Bengaluru in between. That is enough recovery for both sides to field their first-choice XIs.

Next on the calendar: the 3rd ODI, 3 days after this game at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

More from M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on the KhelKing schedule: 5th T20I: India vs West Indies (17 Oct) (1 fixture in total).

  1. 13 Dec1st ODI: India vs Sri LankaArun Jaitley Stadium
  2. 16 Dec · this match2nd ODI: India vs Sri LankaM. Chinnaswamy Stadium
  3. 19 Dec3rd ODI: India vs Sri LankaNarendra Modi Stadium

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Who will win the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI?

KhelKing expects India to win, rating them 68% against 32% for Sri Lanka, which is a strong lean. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a balanced, dry surface at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium should play.

What are the fair odds for India in the IND vs SL 2nd ODI?

A 68% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.47 for India and 3.13 for Sri Lanka. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.

What time does the IND vs SL 2nd ODI start in India?

The series window places it on Wed, 16 Dec 2026 (start time to be confirmed) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. KhelKing updates this page as soon as it does.

What is the pitch report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the IND vs SL 2nd ODI?

We expect a balanced, dry surface that should favour neither side. Expect an even contest, with phase scores around the format average and the sharper side on the day taking it.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the IND vs SL 2nd ODI?

Both options are sensible, so each captain will likely stick with their usual preference. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can Sri Lanka win the IND vs SL 2nd ODI?

Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. KhelKing gives Sri Lanka a 32% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or India change their best XI.

Why could Sri Lanka upset India in the IND vs SL 2nd ODI?

32% to win, which is roughly one game in 3. One big session can flip the momentum of a series. Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog. Matheesha Pathirana can win a game single-handed (trusted at the end of the innings).

How should I trade the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI on KhelKing?

By KhelKing numbers, back India at 1.47 or longer, or lay Sri Lanka at 3.13 or shorter. A lay wins whenever Sri Lanka fail to win; at 3.13, a ₹100 lay carries ₹213 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke model ke mutabik India ka palda bhaari hai: 68%, jabki Sri Lanka ka 32%. Match Wed, 16 Dec 2026 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

IND vs SL 2nd ODI ke liye Bengaluru ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch balanced, dry rahegi, yaani bat aur ball dono ko barabar madad milegi. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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