2nd T20I Preview
The second T20I between India and Sri Lanka is set to be a crucial encounter for both teams. Here are the details you need to know:Match Details:
- Date and Time: July 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 5)
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Weather Report:
- The likelihood of rain is relatively low, estimated at around 17-19%, so the match is expected to proceed without significant interruptions.
Pitch Report:
- The pitch at Pallekele is well-balanced, providing favorable conditions for both batsmen and bowlers. It tends to be slower, offering significant assistance to spinners. The average first-innings score here is 168, and chasing teams have won 12 out of 24 T20Is played at this venue.
Head-to-Head:
- India and Sri Lanka have faced each other 30 times in T20Is, with India leading with 20 wins to Sri Lanka’s 9. One match ended with no result.
Probable Playing XI:
- India: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.
Key Players to Watch:
- India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh.
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana.