IND vs SL 2024: Predicted Playing XIs for 1st T20I
India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Team News and Predictions
The first T20I of the three-match series between India and Sri Lanka is set to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. As both teams prepare for the clash, here’s a look at the anticipated playing XIs for the match.
India’s Predicted XI:
With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired, India is undergoing a transition. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, and Ravi Bishnoi will spearhead the spin attack in the absence of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, who are either injured or rested. Rishabh Pant is expected to continue as the primary wicketkeeper, despite Sanju Samson’s presence in the squad.
India’s Likely XI:
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh/Shivam Dube
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka’s Predicted XI:
Sri Lanka faces significant challenges with injuries to key seamers Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, and Binura Fernando. In their absence, Matheesha Pathirana, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana will be pivotal. Despite these setbacks, Sri Lanka remains competitive with a strong squad, aiming to capitalize on their available talent.
Sri Lanka’s Likely XI:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Charith Asalanka (c)
- Dasun Shanaka
- Kamindu Mendis
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Asitha Fernando
Squads:
- Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Ramesh Mendis.
- India Squad: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube.
