The Indian team will be led by professional all-rounder Hardik Pandya because normal captain Rohit Sharma is still recovering from a thumb injury he sustained during the new ODI series in Bangladesh. It is notable that Virat Kohli has also received a break for this series. In the upcoming T20I series, India will field a young team with the intention of qualifying for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024. Sanju Samson will try to make the most of the chance to show how strong he is.

The three-match T20 International series between Sri Lanka and India, which begins on January 3, is a certain way for the Indian cricket team to start the new year. Hardik Pandya is the team captain for the IND vs. SL T20 series.

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Probable Playing XIs

India:

• Ishan Kishan (wk)
• Shubman Gill
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Deepak Hooda
• Hardik Pandya (c)
• Sanju Samson
• Washington Sundar
• Harshal Patel
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Arshdeep Singh
• Umran Malik

Sri Lanka: 

• Pathum Nissanka
• Kusal Mendis (wk)
• Avishka Fernando
• Charith Asalanka
• Bhanuka Rajapaksa
• Dasun Shanaka (c)
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Chamika Karunaratne
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Lahiru Kumara
• Dilshan Madushanka

Where will the first Twenty20 International between Sri Lanka and India take place?

The Wankhede Arena in Mumbai will have the principal Twenty20 Global among India and Sri Lanka.

When will India and Sri Lanka play their first T20I?

India and Sri Lanka will play their first Twenty20 International on Tuesday, January 3.

When does the first Twenty20 International between Sri Lanka and India begin?

The main Twenty20 Global among India and Sri Lanka will start at 7 PM IST, with the throw occurring at 6.30 PM IST.

Where can I watch the live broadcast of the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka?

The first Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka can be watched live on Star Sports.

Where can I watch the first Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka live online?

The India vs. Sri Lanka first Twenty20 International match can be watched live on both the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

How can I watch the free live stream of the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka?

You can watch the free live stream of the first Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka on the DD Free Dish platform.