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- Sri Lanka vs India 2024 1st T20I Match Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report & Playing 11
Sri Lanka will take on India in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Saturday (July 27) evening.
Sri Lanka will be in action for the first time since the disappointing performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Charith Asalanka is the new T20 captain and has a strong squad for this series. Most of the players were part of the recently concluded Lanka T20 League.
On the other hand, T20 World champions India are coming off a 4-1 series win in Zimbabwe. Suryakumar Yadav takes charge as the new T20 skipper of India. Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep and Siraj are all back after being rested for the Zimbabwe tour.
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SL vs IND 2024 1st T20 Match Details
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- Date & Time: Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 7 PM IST
- Live Streaming: Sony Sports Channel and SonyLIV App
Also Read: Ind vs SL Head to head Record
Playing 11 for Sri Lanka vs India 2024 1st T20
Playing 11 for Sri Lanka
P. Nissanka, K. Mendis (WK), K. Perera, K. Mendis, C. Asalanka (C), D. Shanaka, W. Hasaranga, M. Theekshana, A. Fernando, D. Madushanka, M. Pathirana
Playing 11 for India
Y. Jaiswal, S. Gill, R. Pant (WK), S. Yadav (C), H. Pandya, R. Parag, R. Singh, A. Patel, R. Bishnoi, A. Singh, M. Siraj
India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-head Record
India and Sri Lanka have played 29 times in T20s, out of which Sri Lanka have won 9 times and India have won 19 times. In Sri Lanka, India has won 5 out of 8 matches played in Sri Lanka.
Pallekele Stadium Stats
Weather - 26°C, Cloudy
Pitch - Batting (good for spinners)
Avg. 1st Innings Score - 185 runs (Last 5 T20s played)
Toss - Team batting second won 3 times (Last 5 T20s played)
Top Fantasy Players for Sri Lanka vs India 2024 1st T20
Sri Lanka Team
Player | T20I Career Stats |
K. Mendis (WK) | 1629 runs & 30 dismissals |
P. Nissanka (BAT) | 1281 runs |
W. Hasaranga (AR) | 670 runs & 110 wickets |
M. Pathirana (BOWL) | 14 wickets |
India Team
Player | T20I Career Stats |
Y. Jaiswal (BAT) | 643 runs |
S. Yadav (BAT) | 2340 runs |
A. Patel (AR) | 453 runs & 58 wickets |
A. Singh (BOWL) | 79 wickets |
Sri Lanka vs India 2024 1st T20 Fantasy Team
- Wicketkeeper: K. Mendis
- Batters: S. Gill, Y. Jaiswal, S. Yadav, P. Nissanka
- All-rounders: H. Pandya, W. Hasaranga, A. Patel
- Bowlers: A. Singh, M. Siraj, M. Pathirana
- Captain: S. Yadav/A. Singh
- Vice Captain: W. Hasaranga/K. Mendis
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HOWZAT Fantasy Team for Sri Lanka vs India 2024 1st T20
NOTE: The Howzat team above is just a suggestion. Also, don’t forget to make changes to your team once the playing 11 is declared before the start of the match. Make your fantasy team on the Howzat fantasy cricket app now!