IND vs SL Match Details
Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I | Sri Lanka tour of India
Date: Thursday, 5 Jan 2023
Time: 18:30 (GMT+5) / 19:00 (GMT+5.5) / 19:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20I
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
IND vs SL Preview
- India won the first T20I at Wankhede by a slim margin of 2 runs.
- In the run-down, Dasun Shanaka and other batters in the bottom order displayed good touch.
- In contrast, Shivam Mavi launched his career with a 4-Wickets, while Deepak Hooda fulfilled the finisher’s job to perfection.
On Thursday night at the Maharashtra Stadium, India and Sri Lanka will play the second of three IT20 matches. In a nail-biting match in Mumbai, India prevailed by two runs while successfully defending their 162-5 total. At 19:00 local time, the second game of the series begins in Pune.
In the first game of the series on Tuesday, India was far from at its best, but a few players stood out. In this game, we anticipate more players stepping forward.
Sri Lanka showed great fortitude in the opening game’s chase and came perilously close to winning the final over. They could be able to make another challenge in this game with a marginally better performance.
IND vs SL Weather Report
Clear skies and a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius are forecast.
IND vs SL Match Toss Prediction
There have only been three T20Is played here so far, and in both of them, the team batting second triumphed. However, at this location, teams batting first won 28 of the 51 domestic T20 matches. Therefore, it will be a difficult choice.
IND vs SL Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is conducive to batting. As the game advances, the spinners can enter the playing mode.
India Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Due to cramps, Captain Hardik Pandya was only able to bowl three overs on Tuesday before having to leave the field. In the post-game news conference, he reassured fans that there was nothing to be concerned about and that we anticipate him to be completely healthy to lead the squad in this encounter.
Recent form – W T W L W
India’s Probable XI
Hardik Pandya (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson, Harshal Patel, Axar Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Yuzvendra Chahal
Sri Lanka News & Probable Playing XIs
Although Kasun Rajitha was the only Sri Lankan bowler in the first IT20 to go without a wicket and be costly, he made a very strong impression on his debut at this location seven years ago, and we anticipate him to keep his spot in the team. The squad is not concerned about any injuries going into this game.
Recent form – L L W L L
Sri Lanka’s Probable XI
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
IND vs SL Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
Team | Won | Lost | No result |
India | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Sri Lanka | 1 | 4 | 0 |
IND vs SL – 2nd T20I, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Kusal Mendis
- Ishan Kishan
Batters
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Deepak Hooda
- Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Hardik Pandya
- Wanindu Hasaranga (VC)
Bowlers
- Umran Malik
- Shivam Mavi
- Maheesh Theekshana
IND vs SL Prediction
Winning the toss
- India
Top batsman
- India – Suryakumar Yadav
- Sri Lanka – Kusal Mendis
Top bowler
- India – Hardik Pandya
- Sri Lanka – Maheesh Theekshana
Most sixes
- India – Suryakumar Yadav
- Sri Lanka – Kusal Mendis
Player of the Match
- India – Hardik Pandya
Team Scores Batting First
- India – 180+
- Sri Lanka – 160+
India is the favourite to win this match.
Many analysts anticipated a close first game of the series, but few could have foreseen the game on Tuesday night. Again, we anticipate a competitive game, but this time, we anticipate more runs from India’s batting order. Overall, we anticipate Sri Lanka to be competitive but support India to secure a victory.