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CLAIM NOWSri Lanka vs India, SL vs IND 2024, Today Match Prediction 28 July 2024
SL vs IND Win Probability
Toss Winner - India won the toss and choose to bowl first
India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets (D/L) method
Only 7 of the 24 matches played at Pallekele have been won by the team winning the toss.
- Sri Lanka's sole triumph over India in a bilateral T20I series came in 2021, a home series they clinched with a 2-1 margin.
- The average runs per over at Pallekele in T20Is is 8.35.
- Suryakumar Yadav and Wanindu Hasaranga are our picks for the players to watch out for in this match.
India are favorites to win the second T20I and make it 2-0.
| Tournament: | India tour of Sri Lanka, T20, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 24.3°C|Clear |
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SL vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis
The stage is set for the second T20 international between Sri Lanka and India. The action unfolds at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Balagolla, Sri Lanka. Having secured a commanding 1-0 lead after winning the series opener by 43 runs, India enters the contest as the firm favorites to extend their dominance. However, the home side will be eager to rebound and level the series on their own turf.
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka's batting is in a state of flux. The top order is inconsistent, and the team's reliance on a few experienced players is evident. Despite having experienced batters, the team struggles to build partnerships. They generally have the firepower to post good scores but depth remains a concern.
In the first T20I, the home team was cruising at 140-1 in 14 overs in their chase of 214. However, after Pathum Nissanka was dismissed on a brilliant 79, a dramatic collapse followed. The rest of the batting lineup fell apart, and Sri Lanka was eventually dismissed for 170.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will need to be at their best to guide the team. The two stitched together a partnership of 84 in the first match and will need to provide another solid start if they hope to have a chance.
Mendis, in particular, has a strong record in T20Is against India, and you can expect him to do well here.
Sri Lanka's bowling attack looks quite strong. They have a good mix of pacers and spinners, with Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, and the ever-impressive Wanindu Hasaranga forming a formidable unit. They were punished in the first match on a flat pitch, but if the pitch is a little on the slower side, these bowlers will be more than handy.
It would be interesting to see if the all-rounder, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, gets a game. He's a handy batsman and can also chip in with the ball.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
Sri Lanka Key Players From Previous Game Of India tour of Sri Lanka, T20, 2024
Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Ramesh Mendis
India Preview
India have been on an extraordinary T20I winning streak this year, securing victories in 16 out of 17 matches. Their only blemish on an otherwise flawless record is a solitary defeat against Zimbabwe earlier this month.
They have started this series with a commanding 43-run win after posting a healthy 213-7 on the board.
India’s batting unit is stacked. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have formed a formidable opening pair and are currently in terrific touch. Both got impressive starts in the previous match, smashing 74 in the first 6 overs. Jaiswal is particularly adept at playing spin, and if he gets going, he could trouble the Sri Lankan spinners.
Rishabh Pant is a high-risk, high-reward player, while Suryakumar Yadav is a proven match-winner in the middle order. He excels in this format and has a fantastic record against Sri Lanka. The captain led from the front in the previous game, top-scoring with a fantastic 58 off 26 balls.
Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh are other batters to watch. Both are exceptional finishers who can accelerate the innings rapidly.
Spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel at number eight significantly strengthens India's batting lineup, while his overs in the middle are crucial for the team. Riyan Parag, who took 3-5 in the first match, is likely to be utilized more in the middle overs now.
The pace bowling is in capable hands with Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj. Arshdeep impressed everyone at the T20 World Cup as the leading wicket-taker. Siraj has been effective against Sri Lanka and is expected to continue his good form. Given the nature of the pitch, Ravi Bishnoi is likely to continue to be preferred as the second spinner over Khaleel Ahmed.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
India Key Players From Previous Game Of India tour of Sri Lanka, T20, 2024
India Actual Playing XI:
Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Batters typically find it easier to accumulate runs at the start of an innings in Pallekele when the pitch offers more pace and bounce. However, as the match progresses and the pitch begins to slow down, scoring becomes challenging. This trend was evident in the recent LPL matches held in Pallekele, where the average first innings total was 185. Spinners excelled in these conditions, conceding an economical 7.64 runs per over, while fast bowlers struggled to contain the batsmen, leaking runs at a rate of 10.58 per over.
Pallekele is expected to experience cloudy and humid conditions throughout the day, with a high likelihood of thunderstorms in the morning. Scattered showers and an additional thunderstorm are also predicted for the afternoon. However, the evening forecast is promising clear skies, suggesting minimal disruption to the match.
SL vs IND Pitch Report
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Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
The average score batting first at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 161. Australia holds the record for the highest total at this venue, having posted an imposing 263-3 against Sri Lanka in 2016, a match they won by a comfortable margin of 85 runs.
The pitch in the first T20I was a belter. Batting first, India posted 213-7 and won the match comfortably in the end. Considering these factors, a score of around 190–200 runs will be a challenging target for the opposition to chase down.
Toss: To Bat
As we saw in the first game, batting first here is the way to go. The conditions won’t change much in a day, so both the captains will be looking to bat first in this game too.
SL vs IND
Winning Prediction
Sri Lanka is a better team than their recent results show. Their bowling has been impressive, and many of their players have been in good form after the LPL. However, the lack of batting depth is a real issue. That's what cost them the first T20I, where they lost 9 wickets for 30 runs after being in a commanding position. The top order will have to do most of the heavy lifting here too.
Sri Lanka are facing a strong Indian side determined to prove they can succeed without their former greats like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India's batting lineup is deep and includes some talented young players. We believe India's batting depth will give them the edge in this match and they will again punish Sri Lanka's bowling unit. We're expecting India to dominate with the bat and hit more sixes compared to Sri Lanka. Their bowlers should be able to pick up key wickets in the middle order, which will likely lead to an Indian win.
India are favorites to win the second T20I and make it 2-0.
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