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IND vs SL : Team Preview
India
India defeated Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the first T20I to record their first win under head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Batting first, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a striking attack, forming a 70-run partnership in the powerplay.
After captain Suryakumar Yadav seized the opportunity to hit a stunning half-century, Rishba Pant finished with 49 (33) to take India to a total of 213.
Nevertheless, Sri Lanka got off to a strong start in the chase, thanks to an 84-run opener from Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis.
However, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel made timely breakthroughs to shatter Sri Lanka’s momentum.
Riyan Parag cleared the stalemate with three wickets to ensure a crushing victory for India.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, lost half the battle in their first innings as four of their six bowlers conceded more than 40 runs in their four overs each, contributing to India’s staggering total of 213.
The openers kept them in the game till the chase powerplay, but the loss of wickets at regular intervals and lack of partnerships in the middle order ultimately led them to lose the game by 43 runs short.
Of course, Sri Lanka was missing their bowling mainstays with Nuwan Thuthala, Chameera and Vinula Fernando missing.
But the team is still well-balanced and has the firepower required to take on a dominant team like India.
Sunday’s match will be particularly high-stakes for the hosts, with the remainder of the three-match series at stake.
IND vs SL Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | Srilanka Won | India Won | NR | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Weather forecast for IND vs SL Palekele:
There is only a 20% chance of rain in Palekele on Sunday, July 28.
It will be mostly cloudy with temperatures around 30 degrees and humidity of 74 percent.
Wind speeds at the venue are expected to be around 12 miles per hour.
IND vs SL Squad:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando.
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (VC), Axar Patel, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Muhammed Siraj, Khaleen Ahmed.
IND vs SL : Pallekele Cricket Stadium Pitch Match Report
The pitch at Pallekele Stadium was a blast for the batsmen in the first match with both teams scoring incredibly high scores.
The second half of the night will definitely favor the spinners.
However, pacers can get early wickets even under the floodlights.
IND vs SL : Likely playing XI for India:
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Surakumar Yadav (c), Rishab Pant (wk), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka : Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charis Asaranka (c), Dasun Shanaka Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahees Shikshana, Matisha Pathirana, Ashish Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
IND vs SL : Match Details and Live Streaming Information
Date & Time 28 July 7 PM IST
Venue Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Live Broadcast & Streaming Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV
IND vs SL : Conclusion
The outcome of the second T20I between IND and SL will influence the fate of the third and final match.
If the winners are the same, the third match will be a meaningless match.
However, if Sri Lanka wins, the final T20I showdown will be the most entertaining match for the fans.
