Sri Lanka (SL) will be taking on India (IND) in the 1st game of the India in Sri Lanka, 3 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on July 27 at 07:00 PM IST.
SL vs IND (Sri Lanka vs India), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs India, 1st T20I
Date: July 27, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
SL vs IND (Sri Lanka vs India), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 5 games, India have won 4 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 2 games and lost 3.
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd T20I of the Sri Lanka in India, 3 T20I Series, 2023, where Dilshan Madushanka scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 57 match fantasy points while Suryakumar Yadav topped the fantasy points leaderboard for India with 163 match fantasy points.
SL vs IND, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 153 runs. The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
The temperature will hover around 26°C and humidity is expected to be around 75%. 2.79 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
SL vs IND, Head-to-Head
In the 29 matches played between these two teams, India's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 240 | 80 | 0 | - | 72, 105, 46, 17, 0 | - |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 5 | 228 | 57 | 0 | - | 12, 93, 36, 42, 45 | - |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 5 | 140 | 28 | 0 | - | 3, 47, 31, 6, 53 | - |
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 72, 105, 46 and 17 runs.
- Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Yashasvi Jaiswal has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 12, 93, 36, 42 and 45 runs.
- Suryakumar Ashok Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Suryakumar Yadav has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 140 runs.
SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | - | 10 | 10.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 2, 0, 4, 1 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 1 | - | 7 | 14.9 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 2 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 86 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Matheesha Pathirana has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 10.3.
- Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. Arshdeep Singh is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14.9. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a bowler with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.7 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Nuwan Thushara is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 86.
SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 42 | 21 | 4 | 24.5 | 0, 3, 0, 39, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 39 | 13 | 3 | 20.7 | 0, 13, 0, 1, 25 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 55 | 55 | 3 | 11.3 | 5, 0, 23, 0, 27 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
- Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches, Dasun Shanaka has taken 4 wickets at an average of 24.5. He has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 39 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 20.7 per match. He has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Hardik Himanshu Pandya
Hardik Pandya is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Hardik Pandya has scored 55 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
SL vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 42 | 21 | 4 | 24.5 | 0, 3, 0, 39, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 39 | 13 | 3 | 20.7 | 0, 13, 0, 1, 25 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 55 | 55 | 3 | 11.3 | 5, 0, 23, 0, 27 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 240 | 80 | 0 | - | 72, 105, 46, 17, 0 | - |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 57 | 28.5 | 5 | 18.6 | 47, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 3, 1 |
- Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches, Dasun Shanaka has taken 4 wickets at an average of 24.5. He has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 39 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 20.7 per match. He has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Hardik Himanshu Pandya
Hardik Pandya is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Hardik Pandya has scored 55 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 72, 105, 46 and 17 runs.
- Axar Rajeshbhai Patel
Axar Patel is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Axar Patel is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.6. This player has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
SL vs IND Squad Information
India (IND) Squad: Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Shubman Gill, Riyan Parag, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana and Chamindu Wickramasinghe
SL vs IND Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Rishabh Pant
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis
All-Rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel
Bowler: Nuwan Thushara
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Kamindu Mendis
Photo credit: Imago
