The series decider between India and Sri Lanka promises to be an exciting encounter at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. India, with a 1-0 lead, will be looking to complete a clean sweep, while Sri Lanka will be eager to salvage some pride.
Match Details:
- Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
India Preview:
India have shown their dominance in the first T20I, with their batting and bowling units firing in unison. The likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant have been in exceptional form, while the bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, has been relentless.
Sri Lanka Preview:
Sri Lanka will need to improve their performance in all departments to challenge India. The batting lineup, led by Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka, will need to provide consistent starts. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka, will have to be more disciplined to contain the Indian batters.
IND vs SL Squad
Sri Lanka Squad: Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dilshan Madushanka
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Shubman Gill
India T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 234
Won = 158
Loss = 69
No Result = 6
Tie = 1
Sri Lanka T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 194
Won = 88
Loss = 104
No Result = 2
Tie = 0
India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head stats
Total Match Played = 31
India won = 21
Sri Lanka won = 9
No Result = 1
Pallekele Pitch Report:
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is expected to be a balanced one, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss might opt to bat first to post a competitive total.
Weather Forecast:
The weather is expected to be clear, with no interruptions due to rain.
Score Prediction:
If India Bat First: 170+
If Sri Lanka Bat First: 155+
Winning Chances?
India winning chances are 76% in this match
Sri Lanka winning chances are 24% in this match
Match Prediction:
India, with their superior squad depth and recent form, are favorites to win the series decider. However, Sri Lanka, with their fighting spirit and home advantage, cannot be ruled out completely.
Our Winner: India Will Win
Toss Prediction?
Winner: Sri Lanka
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