India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Live Score Updates

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Live Updates: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat against India in the third ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Colombo. Rohit Sharma and co are on the verge of a historic defeat as it will be their first loss against Sri Lanka in an ODI series after 27 years. It's certainly not the start Gautam Gambhir, a stickler for victories, would want in his first ODI assignment as the team's head coach. The onus will be on Indian batters, particularly the talismanic Virat Kohli, to follow the path laid down by skipper Rohit Sharma and tactfully counter the spin challenge. India's previous bilateral ODI series defeat against the Islanders came in 1997. (Live Scorecard)

Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain says there's plenty to play for as they have been challenged in the last couple of games. Adds they have addressed what needs to be done as a group and sometimes you need to credit the opposition as well. Informs two changes. Rishabh Pant and Riyan Parag are in for KL Rahul and Arshdeep Singh.

Charith Asalanka, the captain of Sri Lanka says that they are definitely going to bat first. Adds that the conditions look similar and informs that there is one change with Maheesh Theekshana coming in for Akila Dananjaya. Mentions that the guys have done well and are in a good position and want to do more of the same.

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK) (In for KL Rahul), Riyan Parag (On debut and in for Arshdeep Singh), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C),