SL vs IND 1st T20 Dream11 Team Prediction: Preview

SL vs IND 1st T20 Dream11 Team Prediction: Preview

Welcome to our preview of 1st match between SL vs IND of Nidahas Trophy. The match is to be played at R. Premadasa Stadium, Columbo.

Sri Lanka played 2 match t20 series against Bangladesh last month. They easily won the series by 2-0. In 1st t20 they easily chased down the target of 194 for the loss of 4 wickets. Kushal Mendis was awarded man of the match for his 27 ball 53 runs. Gunathilaka, Sanaka and Captain Parera also contributed with the bat. In bowling department Jeevan Mendis was the pick of the bowler with 2 wickets. They won 2nd t20 by 75 runs. Kushal Mendis again top scored with 70 runs off 42 balls and was player of the match and series. They bowled out Bangladesh for only 135 runs.

India played a 3 match t20 series against South Africa. South Africa gave rest to their some of the top players but still they fought well. But in the end India won the series by 2-1. Rohit Sharma failed in all the matches. Dhawan was in top form with the scores of 72,24 and 47. In bowling Bhuvi was the top bowler with 7 wickets in 3 matches. India has given rest to some of the senior players like Kohli, Bhuvi, Bumrah and Dhoni. So it is a young squad with some of the experienced players. India are still favourites.

When and Where:

SL vs Ind, 1st T20
R. Premadasa Stadium, Columbo
6th March, 7 PM IST

Venue Stats:

Average 1st Inns scores: 155
Average 2nd Inns scores: 132

Squads:

India :
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Vijay Shankar, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammad Siraj and Rishabh Pant (wk)

Sri Lanka :
Dinesh Chandimal (C), Upul Tharanga, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Janith Perera, Thisara Perera, Jeevan Mendis, Suranga Lakmal (VC), Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Amila Aponso, Nuwan Pradeep, Dushmantha Chameera, Dhananjaya De Silva

Team News :

India :
India may pick Sundar over Hooda. Two off Pant, Karthik and Rahul will play. Chances are there that Karthik and Rahul will get a chance.

Sri Lanka :
Kushal Parera may get a game but it is not sure. Lakmal will be in the XI as a specialist death bowler. No major changes from team against Bangladesh last month is expected.

Probable playing XI:

(Arranged in batting order)

India :
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik, Lk Rahul/Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar/Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shardul Thakur, Jaidev Unadkat

Sri Lanka :
Kushal Mendis, Dhanuska Gunathilaka, Upul Tharanga, Dasun Sanaka, Thisara Parera, Dinesh Chandimal, Jeevan Mendis, Dhananjaya De Silva/Amila Aponso, Akila Dhananjaya, Nuwan Pradeep/Dushmantha Chameera, Suranga Lakmal

Dream11 Team Prediction:

Suggestions :

• In wicket keeper section we are going with Karthik as safe option. Kushal Parera is slight bit risky option.
• In batsmen there are plenty or options but we are going with Indians as they are the favorites.
• In all rounders Mendis, Parera and Patel are safe options. D Shanaka is also good option. User canTry W Sundar in Grand Leagues.
• Unadkat and Chahal are must in bowling department.
• Pitch is expected to be on the slower side so it us better to go with 2 spinners at least.

Key Players :

India :
Rohit Sharma
Shikhar Dhawan
Suresh Raina
Jaidev Unadtkat
Yuzvendra Chahal

Sri Lanka :
Kushal Mendis
Gunathilaka
Thisara Parera
Akila Dhananjaya
Upul Tharanga

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