SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: India will be looking to sweep the hosts in the ongoing three-match T20 series when they take on Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Following a seven-wicket win in the second T20I, the Men in Blue now lead the series 2-0.
For Sri Lanka, the biggest worry is the batting unit. The middle order keeps collapsing like a house of cards, failing to back the openers. While chasing India’s mammoth total of 213 runs, Sri Lanka were in a commanding position in the first T20I match, at 140/1 in 14 overs. And again, in the 2nd T20I match, the hosts looked like they could reach around 190 runs, only for the middle-order to disappoint the team. If Sri Lanka are to take that next step, they have to address their batting woes.
For India, it’s all about the transition following the retirement of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. But India has a big talent pool and the young players already look hungry to take the team to a whole new level.
Also Read: SL vs IND 3rd T20I match Live Streaming Details
SL vs IND Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: We have seen in the first two T20I matches that the pitch at this venue, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, is good for batting. The first T20I match saw an aggregate score of 383 runs. Sri Lanka were in a commanding position in the 2nd T20I match and at one stage looked like scoring in the region of 185-190 runs. So expect the team batting first to score at least 170-180 runs.
Weather Report: The 2nd T20I match was shortened due to rain and this match is also in danger of getting interrupted as there’s a 46% chance of rain in Pallekele on Tuesday.
- Maximum Temperature: 29°C
- Precipitation: 46%
- Humidity: 89%
- Wind: 10 km/h
SL vs IND Head To Head Record
Before the series, India and Sri Lanka faced each other 29 times in T20I series, with men In Blue winning 19 times in those head-to-head meetings. Since India won the first two matches in this series, their record is now 21 wins and 9 defeats in 31 T20I matches against Sri Lanka Lions. That’s simply outstanding.
Matches played | 31 |
Sri Lanka Wins | 09 |
India Wins | 21 |
No Result | 01 |
SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
- Shubman Gill is likely to replace Sanju Samson in India’s Playing XI in the 3rd T20I match.
- In addition, since India has already won the series, there might be more changes in India’s Playing 11 with the likes of Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube getting the game time.
- As for Sri Lanka, the pressure would be on the home team to get something from this series. That’s why they are likely to name a strong playing 11.
TOP Picks For SL vs IND Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored a combined 70 runs off 36 deliveries in the two T20I match, at a whopping strike-rate of more than 195. The 22-year-old is fast becoming indispensable due to his sheer inconsistency.
- Suryakumar Yadav: India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 58 runs off just 26 balls in the first match of this series, and followed it up with 26 runs off 12 balls in the last game. He is a destructive force who can win games on his own.
- Pathum Nissanka: After scoring 79 runs in the first T20I match, Nissanka gave his team another fast start in the 2nd T20I match. He is surely a dangerous player and should be in your SL vs IND Dream11 teams.
- Hardik Pandya: The Mumbai Indians captain needs no introduction at all. He is a pure match winner and a player of two-way skills. In the last match, he scored 22 runs off 9 balls and picked up two wickets as well.
Vice-captain options:
- Axar Patel: He is a player of immense skill-set. The Delhi Capitals star can win the game for India as a batsman and as a bowler as well. He picked up two wickets in the last match.
- Ravi Bishnoi: The young spinner displayed a fighting spell in the last game, picking up three wickets in four overs.
- Kusal Perera: The veteran likes to play with aggression and has the potential to change the game in a matter of few overs. In the last match, the 33-year-old scored 53 runs off 34 balls.
- Matheesha Pathirana: He has taken five wickets in the first two matches, including a four-wicket haul in the first match.
SL vs IND Predicted Lineups
Sri Lanka Playing XI (Expected): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
India’s Playing XI (Expected): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj
Full Squads
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(WK), Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe.
India Squad: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube.
SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction Teams
SL vs IND Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: K Mendis
- Batsmen: S Yadav, P Nissanka, Y Jaiswal (C)
- All-rounders: H Pandya, W Hasaranga, A Patel (VC), W Sundar
- Bowlers: A Singh, M Pathirana, R Bishnoi
SL vs IND Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: K Mendis
- Batsmen: S Gill (C), P Nissanka, Y Jaiswal
- All-rounders: H Pandya, W Hasaranga, A Patel, D Shanaka, W Sundar
- Bowlers: M Pathirana (VC), R Bishnoi