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SL vs IND 1st T20I: India fight Sri Lanka, playing Xi, head to head
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India are gearing up for a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, set to begin from 27th July with the first T20I at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. This series marks a significant moment as India will be led by a new skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, for the first time.
The three-match T20I series will be crucial for both India and Sri Lanka as they start their journey under new skippers. Sri Lanka, who have endured a prolonged torrid period with their baffling performances, will look to provide a stern challenge for India under the captaincy of Charith Asalanka. Most recently, their disastrous performance at the T20I World Cup 2024 has compounded the problems for them.
India’s squad for the series includes a mix of exciting young talents. Overall, India have been in top-notch form as their focus remains to build a solid team for the future.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will seek to revive their fortunes, relying heavily on their seasoned performers like Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga. Their young guns, including Pathum Nissanka and Maheesh Theekshana, will also be keen to make a mark on their home soil.
Head to Head
Out of 29 matches between both teams, India have won 19.
India Probable XI: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando
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