Match Details
Date: July 27, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
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Preview
A new era in Indian cricket begins with the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele as Gautam Gambhir kicks off his coaching journey with the Men in Blue. Team India defeated Zimbabwe 4-1 under Shubman Gill’s captaincy ahead of this tour. On the other hand, the Lankans played in their home franchise T20 tournament – Jaffna Kings after a disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.
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Pitch Report
Analysis
The Indian team will get a new captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is slated to lead the side for the next T20 World Cup in 2026. Talking about the India batting, the likes of Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant will make up the top three with the experience of SKY and Hardik Pandya in the middle, who have been in top form. On the bowling front, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj will be crucial to the side.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will look to improve after a poor World Cup and kick-start Charith Asalanka’s captaincy on a positive note. The Lankan batting has failed to score quickly; hence, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka will be vital for the side’s chances against India. Talking about the bowling attack, Sri Lanka has one of the most well-rounded lineups in the world with Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara and Matheesha Pathirana in top form.
Key Players
Author’s Picks
Probable XIs
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
India:
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Fantasy Teams
Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka,
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Matheesha Pathirana
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