SL vs IND, 1st T20I Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today's Match Between Sri Lanka and India

India start a new era in T20 cricket. They have their full side and are starting the build up for the 2026 T20 World Cup after the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja under new captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Both teams have a new head coach with Gautham Gambhir and Sanath Jayasuriya starting fresh tenures as head coaches. Sri Lanka though has some concerns with some key players missing as Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara find themselves out of the series.

SL vs IND Match Details

Date: July 27th, 2024

Time:  7:00 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele

SL vs IND Weather Report

Pleasant weather with a few showers in the weekend are expected. The Test though should proceed without much interruptions.

SL vs IND Pitch Report

A good batting track with some turn later in the innings is expected.

SL vs IND Predicted Playing XI

IND Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Siraj

SL Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando/ Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madhushanka, Matheesha Pathirana

SL vs IND Key Players

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill is far from his best in T20s. His numbers are not the most convincing to with the format seemingly past his style of play. Gill though is eager to prove a point and the selectors are putting faith in him as vice-captain.

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka is the latest captain to join the merry go round. Sri Lanka though may have a little more confidence given his calm and composed nature.

SL vs IND Match Tips

India are favorites despite the new side and away game disadvantage.

Match Prediction: India Will Win The Match