The 1st T20I of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will see the clash between India and Sri Lanka on Saturday, 27 July 2024, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. Keep reading to find out the IND vs SL Match Prediction for 1st T20I of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024.
India vs Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) 1st T20I Match Preview:
As Team India is gearing up for the T20 series against Sri Lanka, cricket enthusiasts have also another moment to celebrate cricket. The upcoming series is significant for both teams as they have undergone some changes. Both teams got new captains and set to begin new eras. Some more notable changes. Gautam Gambhir took charge of the Indian team after Rahul Dravid. On the other way, former Sri Lankan player Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the interim head coach of Sri Lanka. Under two new leaders, both nations are aiming to have a new beginning.Â
In the recent T20 World Cup, Team India showed strong performance from start to finish. They dominated every match, remaining unbeaten in the group stage and reaching the final with a perfect record. In the final, India faced South Africa, clinching their second World Cup title after 17 years. Following this success, India played a five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe and continued their impressive form by winning the series 4-1. Now, Team India is fully prepared and eager for the upcoming tournament.
Sri Lanka is coming into this series right after the T20 World Cup 2024, where they had a disappointing campaign. Despite starting with high hopes and a strong squad, they struggled throughout the tournament. Sri Lanka won only one of their four matches, lost two, and had one game abandoned, which led to their exit from the group stage. However, they are confident and determined to put up a strong fight against Team India. Sri Lanka aims to improve their performance and make a significant impact in the upcoming series.
Team News:
India Team News:
India is in great form, having won the T20 World Cup last month and the subsequent five-match series 4-1. With outstanding performances from both batsmen and bowlers, and no injury concerns, they are confident and ready for their next challenge. Stay tuned for the latest updates on their preparations and upcoming matches.
Sri Lanka Team News:
Sri Lanka faces challenges with Nuwan Thusara out due to a left thumb injury and Dushmantha Chameera sidelined by illness. Despite these setbacks, they remain confident and determined for their next game. Stay updated on their preparations and performance as they aim for success in the upcoming match.
Present Form Of Teams:
India:
India’s recent performance shows strong results with four consecutive wins. They lost their most recent match, but before that, they were on a winning streak. Their recent form indicates a period of dominance and success, with just one loss breaking their series of victories. This suggests that they are in good shape overall, despite the latest defeat.
Sri Lanka:
In their last five matches, Sri Lanka has had mixed results. They won their most recent game but lost the one before it. Prior to that, they also faced a loss, but they managed to secure a win in one of the earlier matches. Overall, their recent form shows a pattern of alternating wins and losses, reflecting some inconsistency in their performance.
Venue Stats (T20)
| Stats | Batting 1st | Batting 2nd |
| Total Matches | Â 23 | Â 23 |
| Wins | Â 12 | Â 8 |
| Defeats | Â 8 | Â 12 |
| No Results | Â 02 | Â 02 |
| Lowest Total | 88/10 (NZ vs SL) | Â Â Â Â – |
| Highest Successful Chase | Â Â Â Â – | Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 178-2 (PAK vs BAN) |
| Highest total | Â Â Â Â 263/3 (AUS vs SL) | Â Â Â Â Â –Â |
Pitch Report for Today’s Match IND vs SL 1st T20I
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is known to favor batters, creating high-scoring conditions. Fast bowlers can benefit from the pace and bounce of the pitch. Overall, the ground supports both strong batting performances and effective pace bowling.
Weather Forecast for Today’s Match IND vs SL 1st T20I
The temperature at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 29°C. The weather forecast predicts partly cloudy skies. Humidity is at 77%, and there is a 20% chance of rain.
IND vs SL Predicted XIs for Today’s Match
India’s Predicted XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed. Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi.
Sri Lanka’s Predicted XI:
Charith Asalanka (C), Patthum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thusara, Matheehsa Pathirana.
India VS Sri Lanka head-to-head:
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record for IND vs SL prediction. This will help us to understand who will win today’s India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 1st T20I prediction or who has a higher chance of winning between India and Sri Lanka.
IND vs SL head-to-head inT20I
| IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record | |
| Total Matches Played | 29 |
| IND Won | 19 |
| SL Won | 9 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
IND vs SL Toss Prediction:Â
Captains often choose to bowl first because conditions like dew benefit the team batting second. This strategy aims to take advantage of the favorable conditions to improve their performance later in the game.
Here is our IND vs SL 1st T20I India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Match Prediction
Case 1: If India Bats First
First Innings score prediction: India will score 170-180
Result prediction: India Will win the match by 10-20 runs
Case 2: If Sri Lanka Bats First
First Innings score prediction: Sri Lanka will score 155-165
Result prediction: India will win the match by 5 wickets
IND vs SL Today’s Match Prediction:
In recent times, Team India is in an outstanding form. Even the Sri Lankan side is having a home advantage, Team India is expected to win depending on their dominating performances in previous matches.
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