India vs Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd T20I: Toss result and playing XIs for today's match, umpires list and pitch report
India will take on Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, July 28 in the second T20I of the three-match series. The Men in Blue are 1-0 up and will look to clinch the series with another win on Sunday. For the hosts, it's a do-or-die encounter. They need to beat India to stay alive in the series.
Sri Lanka won the toss and bowled first in the first T20I. However, the Men in Blue came up with an excellent batting effort to post 213-7 on the board. Yashasvi Jaiswal (40 off 21) and Shubman Gill (34 off 16) added 74 in six overs. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav clobbered 58 in only 26 balls, while keeper-batter Rishabh Pant contributed 49 off 33 deliveries.
In the chase, Sri Lanka got off to a rollicking start courtesy of Pathum Nissanka (79 off 48) and Kusal Mendis (47 off 27). The openers added 84 in 8.4 overs and the hosts were in a good position at 140-1 after 14 overs. They, however, suffered a shocking batting collapse to be bowled out for 170. Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh claimed two wickets each, while Riyan Parag picked up three at the end.
Today's IND vs SL toss result
India have won the toss and have opted to bowl first. Skipper Suryakumar said:
“Little bit of weather around [the toss was delayed due to rain]. Also, the wicket played really well in the second half yesterday.”
India have made one change to their playing XI. Shubman Gill woke up with a neck spasm, so Sanju Samson comes in. For Sri Lanka, off-spinner Ramesh Mendis replaces Dilshan Madhushanka.
IND vs SL - Today's match playing XIs
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (w), Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
Today's IND vs SL pitch report
According to Robin Uthappa, the surface could be a little raggedy and owing to the overcast conditions, there may not be a lot of dew. Not a bad thing to bat first, the former India batter reckons.
Today's IND vs SL match players list
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, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Khaleel Ahmed.
Sri Lanka squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Avishka Fernando, Binura Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Asitha Fernando.
IND vs SL - Today's match umpires
On-field umpires: Prageeth Rambukwella, Ruchira Palliyaguruge
TV umpire: Lyndon Hannibal
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle