India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Predicted XI: Who will open with Shikhar Dhawan?

India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Predicted XI: Captain Shikhar Dhawan is sure to open the batting but the suspense over his partner remains. The team is spoiled for choices with Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson in the squad.

The wait is over and after the 5-day postponement of the series due to Covid-19 scare in the Sri Lanka camp, Shikhar Dhawan's India is all set to face newly-appointed captain Dasun Shanaka's team in Colombo on Sunday. India are spoiled for choices despite the absence of some seniors and this is a good headache to have. The middle-order is expected to be occupied by Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan but a dilemma over Dhawan's opening partner remains.