Match Details
Date: July 28, Sunday (IST)
Time: 7:00 pm IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
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Match Preview
After an action-packed first T20I in Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy, both India and Sri Lanka are once again set to be up against each other in the second of the three-match T20I series at the the same venue. The second match will be played on Sunday, July 28, and both sides will hope to get the control of the series. Before the ongoing series, India had just come from Zimbabwe, where they had recorded a stellar 4-1 win. The Islanders on the other hand, enjoyed Lanka Premier League’s fifth edition after their disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, and are playing first international series post that.
Toss Prediction
India and Sri Lanka have clashed against each other in 30 T20I games. In their last five clashes before the current T20I series, Sri Lanka skipper came out victorious thrice, whereas India skipper could manage to win only two tosses. Considering the records as well as home-ground factor, we think home skipper Charith Asalanka would win the toss over India’s newly-appointed captain Suryakumar Yadav. While Sri Lanka were not engaged in international assignments from
Win Possibility
Following the completion of the T20 World Cup 2024, India are playing their second international assignment whereas Sri Lanka headed into their first international series. However, the Lankans executed the successful conclusion of the Lanka Premier League’s fifth edition. Pallekele will be the exclusive venue for the T20I series, and the visitors headed into the series riding a wave of confidence. The team is being led by Suryakumar Yadav and coached by Gautam Gambhir, and the duo is expected to do wonders, showcasing what pundits refer to India’s next generation of talent.
On the other hand, left-handed batter Charith Asalanka who took over the reins from Wanindu Hasaranga will lead Sri Lanka. The Indian team has its opening duo of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Yadav set to play on number three. India have fair choice when it comes to wicketkeepers including Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. The Indian team has several names in terms of bowlers, including Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj and Khaleel Ahmed.
Talking about the hosts, they have plenty of stars in their squad, including Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, who are reliable batters in the squad. On the other hand, names like Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando and Matheesha Pathirana make an impressive bowling unit, promising challenge to Indian batters.
The Men in Blue will seek revenge of their 2021 series loss and Sri Lanka would wish to dominate on the home soil. Considering their recent form, we think Gautam Gambhir-coached side will be favourite to win the upcoming game.
Predicted Powerplay Score and Average First Inning Score
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, will witness high-octane cricketing drama unfolding during the second match of the series. The venue has hosted a total of 24 matches in the format thus far, and has an average first-inning score around 168. Considering this, we think the first inning score in the first game of the T20I series between India and Sri Lanka would be around 170-175, while the powerplay score is likely to hover around 40-50.
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