IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11, and Pitch Report for India tour of Sri Lanka 2024, Match 2
The 2nd match of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will see India (IND) squaring off against Sri Lanka (SL) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Sunday, July 28.
Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
India won the 1st T20I match by 43 runs as they smashed 213 runs while batting first and were able to restrict Sri Lanka to only 170 runs. Sri Lanka started well in the second innings and at one point of time were 140 runs for 1 wicket. The team afterward collapsed just for 30 runs. They will look to make a comeback in today's match with better plans.
These two teams have played a total of 30 head-to-head matches, out of which India have won 20 matches. Sri Lanka have won only 9 head-to-head matches. One match ended in no result.
IND vs SL Match Details
The 2nd match of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on July 28 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The game is set to take place at 7:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
IND vs SL, 2nd match
Date and Time: 28th July 2024, 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy is good for both batters and bowlers. Death over bowlers are crucial and they often get a bundle of wickets. Pacers are more important than spinners at this pitch. The last T20 match played here was between India and Sri Lanka, where a total of 383 runs were scored at a loss of 17 wickets.
IND vs SL Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
IND - W W W W W
SL - L W N/R L L
IND vs SL Probable Playing XI
IND Playing XI
Ravi Bishnoi got injured and might not play today's match
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
SL Playing XI
No injury updates
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
IND vs SL Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick. He is in top form and smashed 49 runs in the last match. Kusal Mendis is another good wicket-keeper pick. He has an average of 38 against India. He smashed 45 runs in just 27 balls in the last match.
Batters
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Both the top-order batters are explosive and can make the best use of this pitch. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a crucial knock of 40 runs in the last match. Suryakumar Yadav is another good pick for today's match. He smashed 58 runs in the last match.
All-rounders
Hardik Pandya
Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Hardik Pandy is batting in the middle order and also completing his quota of four overs. Axar Patel scored 10 runs and took 2 wickets in the last match. Wanindu Hasaranga is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Matheesha Pathirana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Matheesha Pathirana and Arshdeep Singh. Both the bowlers are expected to bundle of wickets once again in today's match. Matheesha Pathirana took 4 wickets in the last match. Mohammad Siraj is another good bowler for today's match, who took 1 wicket in the last match.
IND vs SL match captain and vice-captain choices
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is one of the most crucial picks from the Indian squad as he will open the innings and is in top-notch form. He smashed 34 runs in just 16 balls in the last match. This makes him one of the best captaincy options for today's match.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of the best young-generation batters from India. He smashed 40 runs in just 21 balls and he was also in superb form in the last T20I series against Zimbabwe. This pitch is suitable for his batting style and fans can expect another good innings from his bat.
5 Must-Picks for IND vs SL, 2nd match
Shubman Gill
Arshdeep Singh
Matheesha Pathirana
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Suryakumar Yadav
India vs Sri Lanka Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making batters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
India vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, R Pant
Batters: S Gill, S Yadav, Y Jaiswal, P Nissanka
All-rounders: H Pandya, W Hasaranga, A Patel
Bowlers: A Singh, M Pathirana
India vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, R Pant
Batters: S Gill, S Yadav, Y Jaiswal, R Parag, P Nissanka
All-rounders: H Pandya, A Patel
Bowlers: A Singh, M Pathirana