The first T20I between Sri Lanka and India is set to take place on July 25 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
The Sri Lankan cricket team made a fine comeback in the third and final ODI on July 23. They won the match by three wickets chasing India’s 225. They will be keen to continue the winning momentum. In-form opening batsman Avishka Fernando will be key for Sri Lanka’s success. Wanindu Hasaranga is likely to return to the team along with Isuru Udana.
Avishka Fernando is the Man of the Match for his 7️⃣6️⃣! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/43FtFqGXvD
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) July 23, 2021
On the other hand, the Indian team won’t be sweating after the loss in the final ODI. They have a well-balanced team and will be confident of making a comeback. As the T20 World is near, the Indian players, especially the likes of Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Kuldeep Yadav will be looking to book a place in the Indian squad. The Indian team will start the series as favorites, but as shown in the last ODI, the Sri Lankan team is capable of pulling upsets.
🗣️ 🗣️: Captain @SDhawan25 exudes confidence in the #TeamIndia youngsters ahead of the #SLvIND T20I series. 👍 👍 pic.twitter.com/wjeFb3o9tR
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 24, 2021
Sri Lanka vs India: 1st T20I – Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs India, 1st T20I
Date and Time: 25th July 2021, 8:00 pm IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pitch Report
The spinners will play a major role, as they did in the ODIs. The average first innings score here is 158. Some rain interruptions are expected, as the forecast suggests showers in the evening.
Predicted Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (C), Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhanajaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne. Isuru Udana, Akila Dhanajaya, Dushmantha Chameera
India: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav
Sri Lanka vs India 2021: 1st T20I – Dream11 Suggestions
Fantasy Suggestion 1: Ishan Kishan, Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Avishka Fernando, Prithvi Shaw, Dhananjaya De Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Rahul Chahar, Dushmantha Chameera
Captain: Shikhar Dhawan | Vice-captain: Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
Fantasy Suggestion 2: Sanju Samson, Shikhar Dhawan, Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Avishka Fernando, Prithvi Shaw, Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav | Vice-captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
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