The three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series between India (IND) and Sri Lanka (SL) will start on July 27. This series is the beginning of a new chapter for the Men in Blue under the direction of head coach Gautam Gambhir. The ex-opener has heavy shoes to fill, as expectations are sky-high. As per BCCI, Shubman Gill will act as an assistant to Suryakumar Yadav, who is currently captain.
India is coming off a 4-1 T20I series win over Zimbabwe, with Gill leading them. The players are new to Sri Lanka, where they recently played in the Lanka Premier League. The leadership of the island nation has changed with Sanath Jayasuriya, a past opener, being appointed as acting head coach while Wanindu Hasaranga stepped down from captaincy, after which Charith Asalanka took over amid poor performances by the island nation during the T20 World Cup 2024.
IND vs SL head-to-head record:
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There have been 29 T20I encounters between Sri Lanka and India. With 19 victories, India has the advantage over their Lankan rivals. With one game ending in a draw, Sri Lanka has recorded nine victories.
Who will win the match?
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A match that is sure to deliver thrills! There’s a face-off coming between SL and IND, that is, the Sri Lankan and Indian national cricket teams. Both of these teams show great strengths and serious weaknesses, making it tough to guess. I think India has a slight edge due to their recent form and team cohesion. Their bowling attack is strong, while their batting looks formidable, having put up good performances in the last few series.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka seems to be struggling with maintaining such things as consistency in 2024, which they did not face in 2019. However, one never knows what happens in cricket; thus, let’s not dismiss the possibility of an upset from our neighbors who are also our rivals! So let’s see how this battle unfolds!
Match Details:
Match: 1st T20I, Sri Lanka vs India
Stadium : Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Date & Time: July 24 at 7:00 PM Local Time (07:00 PM IST)
Broadcast and Live Streaming: SonyLiv app and website.
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