Sri Lanka (SL) is set to host India (IND) in the decisive T20I of their three-match series on Tuesday, July 30 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Over two grueling and fiercely competitive days, the series has been filled with exciting and closely contested matches. Despite the thrilling action, India has clinched the series with a significant lead in both games.
The first game saw a stunning bowling revival as the Men in Blue overwhelmed the opposition, securing nine wickets for just 30 runs, leading to an impressive 43-run victory. Meanwhile, the second game was highlighted by the batting team’s strong performance in a match affected by rain, managing to secure a win through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
Looking ahead to the third and final game, there are expected to be some changes in the teams’ strategies.
Pitch Report
Considering the pitch has been used in the previous two matches, the addition of spinners is expected, while there will still be plenty of opportunities for fast bowlers to try out their different styles. Both earlier matches were high-scoring affairs, suggesting a similar trend in the final game. Tosses above 200 are likely to be considered challenging totals at this venue.
Head to Head
SL vs IND Head-To-Head Records
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Matches |
31 |
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Won by Sri Lanka |
9 |
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Won by India |
21 |
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No Result |
1 |
Sri Lanka Squad:
Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Ramesh Mendis, Binura Fernando
India Squad:
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed
