MATCH PREDICTION: IND vs SL, 1st TEST
The number 3 and 5 positions in Indian batting will witness significant alterations. Shubman Gill and Hanuma Vihariare likely to be given an opportunity in these positions.
As spinners, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be back. It would be intriguing to watch who will be the second pacer in the playing XI behind Jasprit Bumrah.
Pathum Nissanka has been in excellent form recently and will provide excellent assistance to Dimuth Karunaratne at the top. In the middle order, Angelo Mathews provides stability and a decent bowling option.
Suranga Lakmal's final series will be this one. He made a significant contribution to Sri Lankan cricket, particularly in the latter half of his career.
Match details:
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Date & time: 4th March, 2022, 9:30AM IST
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Pitch report:
Starting March 3, bright skies are predicted over Mohali, and the conditions are likely to be favourable for batting on the first two days of the match starting tomorrow, 4th March. In the early sessions, bowlers have also done well since there is help for them. The average first innings score at this site is 355 runs, and the team batting first would be thrilled to reach that mark.
Predicted playing XI
India
Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Jayant Yadav/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami/ Mohammad Siraj
Sri Lanka
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Jeffrey Vandersay, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Embuldeniya, Dushmantha Chameera
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.
