India is set to embark on a new chapter in T20I cricket as they gear up to face Sri Lanka in a three-match series. The series will kick off in Pallekele on the 29th of July. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian team in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have retired from T20I cricket. Gautam Gambhir will take charge as the new coach, succeeding Rahul Dravid. India, currently the top-ranked T20I team, will face the challenge of the eighth-ranked Sri Lankan team led by Charith Asalanka. The stage is set for an exciting series that promises thrilling cricket action.
MATCH PREDICTION
India boasts a formidable batting line-up and a top-notch spin attack, making them the favorites against Sri Lanka. Considering the strengths of both teams, India is estimated to have a 65% probability of emerging victorious in the T20I match in Pallekele.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Y Jaiswal, Ꮪ Gill , S Yadav (C), R Pant, R Singh, S Dube/Riya Parag, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, M Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
C Asalanka (C), P Nissanka, Kusal Perera, D Chandimal/A Fernando, K Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, D Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, D Madushanka/ Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, M Pathirana.
