India will take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I game on July 27th at 7:00 PM IST at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Get the best IND vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Expert analysis and more.
IND vs SL Match Preview:
India will tour Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series scheduled to begin on July 27, 2024. All three matches will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
This series marks the start of a new era for Indian T20 cricket with Suryakumar Yadav taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma who has retired from the format.
India boasts a formidable batting lineup with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav, while their spin attack led by Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi is expected to be a key factor.
Sri Lanka, under the leadership of Charith Asalanka, will be looking to capitalize on home conditions. Their batting core, featuring Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, and Kusal Janith Perera, will be crucial. The spin duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana will be key to their bowling attack.
With both teams possessing talented players, a thrilling contest is on the cards for the first T20I.
IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
India |
19 |
Sri Lanka |
9 |
IND vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
27°C |
Weather Forecast |
Precipitation |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
163 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
60% |
IND vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Suryakumar Yadav ©, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Rinku Singh
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Charith Asalanka ©, Patthum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thusara, Matheehsa Pathirana, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis
Hot Picks for IND vs SL Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Suryakumar Yadav – He is a right-handed batsman from India who is expected to handle the middle-order for them. |
Hardik Pandya – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler from India who can be crucial with both bat and ball. |
Top Picks:
Yashasvi Jaiswal – He is a left-handed hard-hitter batsman from India who will open the innings for them. |
Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Sri Lanka. |
Budget Picks:
Dasun Shanaka – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer from India and Sri Lanka. |
Dilshan Madushanka – He is a left-arm medium-fast bowler from Sri Lanka who will be handy while bowling first. |
IND vs SL Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Hardik Pandya & Suryakumar Yadav |
Vice-Captain |
Yashasvi Jaiswal & Wanindu Hasaranga |
IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Rishab Pant, Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc)
- All-rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Hardik Pandya (c), Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers – Arshdeep Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Rishab Pant
- Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
- Bowlers – Arshdeep Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mohammad Siraj
IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Riyan Parag |
6.5 credits |
NA |
Kamindu Mendis |
7.0 credits |
NA |
IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Hardik Pandya |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Suryakumar Yadav |
Punt Picks |
Mohammad Siraj and Kusal Mendis |
Dream11 Combination |
2-3-3-3 |
IND vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, India is expected to win this match.