MATCH PREDICTION: IND vs SL, 1ST T20I
Tomorrow evening, 24th February, India and Sri Lanka will begin their 3-match T20I series at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The hosts are coming off a 3-0 series victory against the West Indies at home. Sri Lanka has returned from a 4-match series against Australia, which they defeated 4-1. Continue reading for a preview of this match.
It feels like a long time ago when India lost their first two T20 World Cup games. They've won 9 games in a row in this style since then.
Sri Lanka won the final match of their T20I series in Australia at the MCG, which should improve their confidence ahead of what will be a difficult challenge in India.
Match details:
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I out of 3
Date & time: 24th February, 7:30PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Pitch report:
This surface has a fair amount of speed to it, so pace bowlers will have something to contend with. A par score of 170-180 is expected to be the average. As to weather conditions, in Lucknow it is expected to be mostly gloomy throughout the evening game, with temperatures hovering around +20 degrees.
Predicted playing XI
India
Rohit Sharma (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, SuryaKumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, R Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara/Danushka Gunathilaka, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal/Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Toss winner: India
Match winner: India
Note* This prediction is based on the site administrators' knowledge, analysis, and intuition. Consider the information provided and make your own judgement when making your prediction.
