July 27 will be the beginning of a new chapter. Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav are all set to replace two of India’s most successful head coach and captain pairings, Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma. The IND vs SL 1st T20I will be the perfect opportunity for them to make their mark by showing that they are going to take the Indian cricket team even forward after winning the T20 World Cup title a month ago.
IND vs SL Head-to-Head
This will be the 30th time the two Asian giants meet in T20I cricket. India has been the dominant side, winning 19 of the 29 matches played and having a win percentage of 65.51.
IND vs SL Team News
Sri Lanka has already suffered two blows, with Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera both out of the series. They’ve been replaced by Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando, but it’ll definitely change their lineup. As for India, Mohammed Siraj suffered a blow to his right leg yesterday during practice, but it’s unsure right now whether he’s injured or not.
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IND vs SL Pitch Report
In the recently concluded LPL 2024 season, the average first-inning score was 185. Although the 200-run mark was never breached, the lowest first-inning score was 177. Chasing also proved to be an advantage, with the team batting second winning 3 of the 5 matches played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
IND vs SL Weather Report
The India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I starts at 7 PM. During the match hours (7 to 11), there is just a 10% chance of rain in Pallekele. The humidity will be around 81 to 88%, making it difficult for players as they’ll fight the conditions and their opponents.
IND vs SL Predicted XI
India Predicted XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (vc), Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
Sri Lanka Predicted XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.
