So far in this three-match T20I series, India and Sri Lanka have only played one encounter, with India winning the game and leading the series 1-0. India defeated Sri Lanka by 2 runs in the first T20I. Sri Lanka won the toss in the game and elected to bat first.
Coming to bat, India scored 162 runs, with Ishan Kishan and Deepak Hooda contributing 37 and 41 runs, respectively. In the chase, Sri Lanka failed to reach the goal and lost the game by just two runs. Dasun Shanaka batted in 45 runs for them. Shivam Mavi took four wickets for India.
Match details
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka
- Date: 5th January 2023
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India
Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
- Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian right-handed batsman. He scored seven runs in the previous game.
- Hardik Pandya is an Indian right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler. In the previous encounter, he scored 29 runs.
- Dasun Shanaka is a Sri Lankan right-handed batsman. He hit 45 home runs in the previous game.
- Wanindu Hasaranga is a Sri Lankan right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler. In the previous game, he scored 21 runs and grabbed one wicket.
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Suryakumar Yadav captain, Hardik Pandya vice captain, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka
Dream11 Team 1:
- Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Ishan Kishan. Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Dasun Shanaka, and Deepak Hooda.
- Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), and Dhananjaya de Silva are all-rounders.
- Maheesh Theekshana, Umran Malik, and Shivam Mavi are the bowlers.
Dream11 Team 2:
- Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Ishan Kishan. Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Dasun Shanaka, and Deepak Hooda.
- Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), and Dhananjaya de Silva are all-rounders.
- Maheesh Theekshana, Umran Malik, and Shivam Mavi are the bowlers.
Probable XIs:
India:
- Shubman Gill
- Ishan Kishan(wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Deepak Hooda
- Rahul Tripathi
- Hardik Pandya©
- Axar Patel
- Harshal Patel
- Shivam Mavi
- Umran Malik
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Sri Lanka:
- Kusal Mendis(wk)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Charith Asalanka
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Dasun Shanaka©
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Dilshan Madushanka
Weather Report:
On matchday, the temperature is forecast to be approximately 22°C, with 55% humidity and a wind speed of 11 km/hr. During the game, there is no danger of rain.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a batting-friendly surface that should help batsmen in both innings. Pacers may benefit in the second part of the game, while spinners will be effective in the middle overs.
Where to watch
The whole Sri Lanka tour will be televised live on Star Sports Network stations, with live streaming accessible on the Disney+Hotstar app, since Star Sports has exclusive rights to broadcast Team India’s home events. DD Sports broadcasts live matches between India and Sri Lanka.