Sri Lanka vs India, 2nd T20I: Probable XI, Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, and Live Streaming Details

The second game of the T20I series between Sri Lanka and India will be played on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele will be hosting this clash on Sunday.

India have got an early lead in the three-match series. They displayed a solid all-around performance to win the first T20I to go 1-0 up in the series.

After being asked to bat first, India posted 213 on the board, thanks to contributions from skipper Suryakumar Yadav (58), Rishabh Pant (49), Yashasvi Jaiswal (40) and Shubman Gill (34). Sri Lanka picked up seven wickets in total, with Matheesha Pathirana grabbing four.

In reply, Sri Lanka started off brilliantly. Pathum Nissanka (79) and Kusal Mendis (45) put on a fantastic 84-run opening stand. But things fell apart after their departure. The other batters succumbed to the scoreboard pressure and the hosts got bundled out on 170 to fall short by 43 runs.

It was a collective effort from the Indian bowlers. Riyan Parag picked up three wickets whereas Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel grabbed two scalps each. It helped them defend the total successfully and get an early lead in the series.

India will be high in confidence after the win and are on the brink of a series win. They will be looking to wrap up the series on Sunday itself with a game to go. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will have to put in a much-improved performance to keep the series alive and force it to a decider.

Sri Lanka vs India Match Details:

Match: Sri Lanka vs India, 2nd T20I, India tour of Sri Lanka, 2024

Date and Time: July 28, 2024, 7 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Sri Lanka vs India Head-to-Head

Sri Lanka and India have faced each other 30 times in the shortest format. Sri Lanka have managed to win only nine of those whereas India have won on 20 occasions, with one ending in no result.

Matches played: 30

Sri Lanka won: 9

India won: 20

NR: 1

Sri Lanka vs India Pitch Report

The surface at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium looks a good one to bat on. The ball comes nicely onto the bat and the batters can trust the bounce and play their strokes freely right from the start. The spinners may get some purchase while bowling in the middle overs.

Sri Lanka vs India Weather Forecast

The temperature in Pallekele on Sunday is expected to hover between 23 to 30 degrees Celsius. It will be humid in the evening.

Sri Lanka vs India Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

Team News

All the players are available for selection.

Probable XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

India

Team News

No injury concerns. All the players are fully fit.

Probable XI

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka vs India Match Prediction

India displayed a solid performance in the first T20I to win it convincingly and go 1-0 up in the series. They will be looking to take an unassailable lead in the series on Sunday whereas Sri Lanka will be hoping to bounce back.

India have the winning momentum behind them and expect them to carry it forward.

Prediction: India to win this contest.