IND vs SL, 1st T20i Preview

India and Sri Lanka go head to head in the first of three T20i on Tuesday evening at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. This is India’s first T20i since beating New Zealand 1-0 in a three-match series in November. Sri Lanka last played this format in the 2022 T20 World Cup. India have been disappointing in their last two T20 World Cup tournaments but have a team full of quality players. It would be a big surprise if they did not get off to a winning start in the series in this match. Sri Lanka won the 2022 Asia Cup but are still a very inconsistent team across all formats. However, we still expect them to be competitive in this T20i.

IND vs SL, 1st T20i Details

India vs Sri Lanka – 1st T20i

Venue: Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai

Date & Time: 03rd January 2023 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

IND vs SL, 1st T20i Pitch Report

There is always good pace in this wicket and we expect the ball to come onto the bat nicely in this match. A par score will be over 175. Clear skies throughout this game in Mumbai. The temperature will be in the mid-high 20s from start to finish with moderate humidity levels.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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IND vs SL, 1st T20i Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Hardik Pandya (c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara

Topmost Picks for IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20i:

Top Picks – India

• Suryakumar Yadav – The top order batter was the leading run-scorer in T20i during 2022. He will be vice-captain of this team but we expect him to still play with freedom in this match.

• Hardik Pandya – The skipper had an excellent year of cricket in this format and has established himself as one of the key players for India across both white-ball teams. He will be crucial with bat and ball in this game.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – The 24 year old opener has become one of Sri Lanka’s most important players across all formats. The opener hit 67 runs in his last IT20 and he will be looking to continue his good international form in this game.

• Wanindu Hasaranga – The bowling all-rounder will take on the role of vice-captain in this series. He has taken 71 wickets from 52 IT20s.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Pathum Nissanka, Suryakumar Yadav(C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kasun Rajitha

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for IND vs SL Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Pathum Nissanka(C), Suryakumar Yadav, Dhananjaya de Silva, Hardik Pandya(VC), Wanindu Hasaranga, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Kasun Rajitha

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Suryakumar Yadav, Pathum Nissanka

Vice-captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Hardik Pandya

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

IND vs SL 1st T20i Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka have a good bowling attack and some very capable batters at this level. However, overall, India have the stronger players in all departments. This should be an excellent series and cricket supporters across the world are looking forward to this opening game. Although India are without some of their top players, they still have excellent players in all positions. We expect Sri Lanka to be competitive but think that India’s bowlers will be too strong. Overall we are predicting a win for India. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.