SL vs IND Match Preview

In a surprise development, Sri Lanka beat India, the world's top ODI team, in the series' second match in Colombo, taking a 1-0 lead. With only one game remaining, India must level the series to avoid a discouraging ODI series defeat to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's last one-day international series win against India was in 1997, so now is their chance to write a new chapter in their history. 

SL vs IND Match Details

Sri Lanka vs India – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: 07th August 2024 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs IND Venue Stats

SL vs IND Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating and the batters struggling, India demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Stadium game. Whoever bats first in this ODI will aim for a score of 180 or higher.

SL vs IND Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

SL vs IND Last Five Matches

SL vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Trent Boult confirms retirement from T20 World Cup following New Zealand’s group stage exit

SL vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Shivam Dube/ Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay

Topmost Picks for SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – Pathum Nissanka enters the series in impressive form, having amassed 287 runs at a strike rate of 168.82 in the LPL. The 34-year-old has a wealth of experience and will be a crucial player for the team.
• Dunith Wellalage – Dunith Wellalage has been a revelation, dominating India both with the bat and ball. He has scores of 67* and 39 in this series and has also picked up 2 wickets at 5.33.

Top Picks – India

• Rohit Sharma – Captain Rohit Sharma has led from the front, slamming two consecutive fifties at his usual brisk pace.
• Axar Patel – Only spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel has shown some fight, with scores of 33 and 44. The left-arm spinner has also claimed 3 wickets. 

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

KL Rahul, Kusal Mendis, Rohit Sharma(C), Virat Kohli, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka(VC), Dunith Wellalage, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jeffrey Vandersay

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

Kusal Mendis, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage(C), Washington Sundar(VC), Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jeffrey Vandersay

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rohit Sharma, Dunith Wellalage

Vice-captain – Charith Asalanka, Washington Sundar

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs IND Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka has a chance to make history by winning the series against India. They have been the superior team so far, both in terms of batting and bowling. They may lack firepower, but their batters have persevered and performed admirably. Their bowlers took full advantage of these conditions, making life difficult for India's batters. This will be a chance for the star-studded Indian team to test their abilities. India's bowling has been decent, despite losing the advantage in the two ODIs. Their batters must demonstrate a lot more grit and adapt to the situation. Given how India has performed thus far, the odds are stacked against them. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

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

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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

SL vs IND Match Preview

The much-anticipated India-Sri Lanka T20I series kicks off on July 27 in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav takes the reins as India’s new T20I captain, leading a strong squad into the series. Sri Lanka, too, have assembled a strong squad. While India are the reigning T20 World Champions, Sri Lanka are formidable opponents on home soil. This promises to be an exciting contest.

SL vs IND Match Details

Sri Lanka vs India – 1st Match, T20I Match

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 27th July 2024 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs IND Venue Stats

SL vs IND Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating on Saturday and the batters struggling, India demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Stadium in Sunday’s game. Whoever bats first in this T20I will aim for a score of 180 or higher.

SL vs IND Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

SL vs IND Last Five Matches

SL vs IND Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Trent Boult confirms retirement from T20 World Cup following New Zealand’s group stage exit

SL vs IND Probable Playing XIs:

India Probable Playing XIs

Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Topmost Picks for SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Dinesh Chandimal – Dinesh Chandimal enters the series in impressive form, having amassed 287 runs at a strike rate of 168.82 in the LPL. The 34-year-old has a wealth of experience and will be a crucial player for the team.
• Matheesha Pathirana – His exceptional accuracy and ability to extract movement make him a challenging bowler to face. The team will rely on his skills to contain India’s strong batting lineup in this T20I series.

Top Picks – India

• Suryakumar Yadav – Suryakumar Yadav is expected to reclaim the number three spot in the batting order. He is one of the world’s best T20I batters and had a pretty solid World T20 campaign.
• Ravi Bishnoi – Ravi Bishnoi is developing into a genuine wicket-taking prospect in the middle overs. The leg-spinner has the ability to outfox batters with his googlies and can be a game-changer for India in this series. 

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

Kamindu Mendis, Rishabh Pant, Pathum Nissanka(VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal(C), Shubman Gill, Dasun Shanaka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Hardik Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Matheesha Pathirana

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

Kamindu Mendis, Rishabh Pant, Pathum Nissanka, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Dasun Shanaka, Wanidu Hasaranga(VC), Hardik Pandya(C), Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Hardik Pandya

Vice-captain – Wanidu Hasaranga

Wicketkeeper – Clive Madande

SL vs IND Probable Winners:

India will start as favourites in this game, despite the absence of some of their star players. They have a strong batting lineup with several batters capable of taking the game away from the opposition. India’s bowling unit, minus Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, appears a little thin on paper, and if Sri Lanka’s spinners can choke India’s batters for a low score, they ought to have a chance in this game. However, the absence of Nuwan Thushara is a setback for the home team, weakening their bowling unit. India has more bases covered and a much stronger batting lineup. If they click, we expect a comfortable victory. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.