The IND vs SL T20I series starts with the first T20I on Saturday, July 27. All the matches will be played in Pallekele from 7 pm IST. The ODI series series will be played in Colombo.
IND vs SL Team Analysis
India
India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav. He was chosen as the next T20I captain for India by Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar. He was chosen over Hardik Pandya as the Indian all-rounder was disregarded due to his fitness concerns. SKY has led India previously in a few T20I games.
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka will lead the Lankans. He recently won the LPL title with the Jaffna Kings. Waninsu Hasaranga stepped down as the T20I skipper as Sri Lanka performed badly in the T20 World Cup.
The team had a a few last-minute injury concerns which is why they now miss a few key players in the series. Angelo Mathews and Dhanajaya de Silva have been left out while Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Perera were recalled.
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IND vs SL Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
Pallekele has hosted 23 T20Is with 12 matches won by the team batting first and eight batting second. The average first innings score is around 170 while the average second innings score is around 150. The pitches in Sri Lanka aid spin more than fast bowling in general.
Form and Fitness
Sri Lanka had major health and injury concerns heading into this series. Dusmantha Chameera has been ruled out with a respiratory infection.
Also, Nuwan Thusara survived an injury on his left hand during fielding practice on Wednesday and was ruled out of the series. India has rested Jasprit Bumtah and Kuldeep Yadav from the T20I series.
Tactical Acumen
SKY the new Indian skipper has been challenged to keep India’s strong T20I record against Sri Lanka intact. He has the tough job of winning a T20I series in Sri Lanka.
Charith Asalanka will be the new T20I skipper for Sri Lanka after Wanindu Hasaranga. It will be interesting to see how he takes on this challenge. He has a challenge to restrict this power-hitting Indian side.
IND vs SL Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| India | 180-200 | 150-170 |
| Sri Lanka | 160-180 | 140-160 |
Recent Venue Records (Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele)
STATS – T20
Total matches 23
Matches won batting first 12
Matches won bowling first 8
Average 1st Inns scores 168
Average 2nd Inns scores 149
Highest total recorded 263/3 (20 Ov) by AUS vs SL
Lowest total recorded 88/10 (16 Ov) by NZ vs SL
Highest score chased 178/2 (18.4 Ov) by PAK vs BAN
Lowest score defended 125/8 (20 Ov) by SL vs NZ
Who Will Score Most Runs For India: Suryakumar Yadav / Yashasvi Jaiswal
Who Will Take Most Wickets For India: Arshdeep Singh / Ravi Bishnoi
Who Will Score Most Runs For Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka / Charith Asalanka
Who Will Take Most Wickets For Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga / Maheesh Theekshana
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India have a better record against Sri Lanka both at home and away. Given how the squads are shaped up at the moment, India start the series as favorites.
Conclusion
Heading into this series, India are the number one ranked T20I side after their recent T20 World Cup win. Sri Lanka are placed eighth on the rankings.
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