India vs Sri Lanka 2023, 1st T20I – Pitch report, Probable XI and Match Prediction

[ad_1]

India will take on Sri Lanka for the first T20I of the three-match series at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, January 3. Hardik Pandya will be leading the side in the absence of Rohit Sharma. India’s star campaigner Suryakumar Yadav who had an excellent T20 world cup campaign, has been assigned the deputy post in the team. Sanju Samson has also been recalled in the squad.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be captained by Dasun Shanaka, while Kushal Mendis will be the team’s vice-captain. Both the teams are full of young talents and would be looking to register a win in the opening game.

Pitch report:

The track at the Wankhede favours both batters and bowlers. It is a bouncy track, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat. The average first innings score at this venue is 168. Both teams would look to chase down the target because of the due factor.

Probable XIs:

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

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madhushanka, Pramod Madhushan & Lahiru Kumara

Match Prediction:

Case 1

  • India wins the toss and bowls first
  • Powerplay score: 35-40
  • Sri Lanka total: 150-160

Case 2

  • Sri Lanka wins the toss and bowls first
  • Powerplay score: 40-45
  • India total: 160-165

Team batting second to win the contest.

[ad_2]
#India #Sri #Lanka #1st #T20I #Pitch #report #Probable #Match #Prediction

mrB

Related Posts

Women change the fortune of Mumbai Indians in the opening encounter

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians have an unwanted record in the Indian Premier League. Rohit Sharma-led IPL team, despite winning the league multiple times, has hardly won the opening…

“What A Start To The WPL”- Twitter Reacts As Mumbai Indians Beat Gujarat Giants In First WPL 2023 Game

[ad_1] MI Women registered a resounding victory over Gujarat Giants (GG) in the opening fixture of WPL 2023. MI Women won the match by a whooping margin…

Twitter reactions: Jason Roy, bowlers steer England to series-clinching win over Bangladesh

[ad_1] An incredible hundred from explosive opener Jason Roy and an all-round effort from Sam Curran propelled England to dominating win in the second ODI at Sher-e-Bangla…

UPW vs GG Dream 11 Prediction: WPL 2023 Match 3 UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants Dream11 Team Tips for Today’s WPL Match

[ad_1] UP Warriorz are set to face Gujarat Giants in the third game of WPL. Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai will be the venue for the…

WPL 2023: Only The Physio Will Have That Information

[ad_1] Beth Mooney-led Gujarat Giants did not have the start the franchise were looking for as the franchise were thrashed by Mumbai Indians in the opening fixture…

WPL 2023: TV channels, live streaming details – Where to watch in India, Australia, US, UK & other countries

[ad_1] The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will start on March 4 with Mumbai Indians (MI) squaring off with Gujarat Giants in the tournament…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *