- Openers decimate Sri Lanka bowlers:
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, in particular, enjoy memorable moments against Sri Lanka. Rohit etched himself in history when he played that epic knock of 264 against the Sri Lankans during their 2014 ODI series in Kolkata. His opening partner on the other hand also enjoys a terrific record against this very opponent. Averaging a staggering 62.5 against Sri Lanka, saying that Dhawan enjoys this team as an opponent is just an understatement. In 8 innings against Sri Lanka, Dhawan has 5 scores in excess of 50, signalling a big knock every other inning. The duo made a mess of Pakistan’s plans in the first game and must do the same against their Asian neighbours at the Oval to give India a big edge.