Fresh off a historic T20 World Cup victory that included tournament matches in the United States, the 2024 India championship squad is currently in Sri Lanka for their 3rd of three T20I matches. India won the first contest decisively and took the second after rain shortened the game’s length. Now, they look to sweep the series before switching to three ODI matches in early August.
Game Time Information
The match occurs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, July 30. Officials include Prageeth Rambukwella from the second game and Raveendra Wimalasiri, the umpire for the opening contest between the two teams. The final game in the series of three kicks off at 9:30 am ET, 7 pm IST.
Sri Lanka hopes to bounce back from their dismal performance at the 2024 T20 World Cup after only accumulating one win. The champs are currently first in world rankings, and Sri Lanka is eighth. Here is a complete fantasy handbook, including Fantasy 11 predictions for upcoming Sri Lanka vs India 3rd T20I in Pallekele.
Sri Lanka vs. India Fantasy Report
Predicted Playing XI
Sri Lanka:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (captain), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
India:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj.
Pitch Report
Both teams know the upcoming bowling surface after playing the first two games in the same stadium. The fresh surface should yield the same conditions that offer beneficial batting opportunities early on before creating a more bowler-friendly pitch as the game progresses.
Betting Odds
India took the first two games, and all signs suggest a similar outcome in this 3rd T20I. Betting odds place them at -275, while Sri Lanka is at +220. The current T20I World Cup champions look to strengthen their middle order with more batting time while building on their World Cup championship bowling. Sri Lanka struggles when facing this squad historically, and this match seems like more challenges ahead.
Player Picks
Top Batters
Despite Sri Lanka dropping the first two games, opener Patham Nissanka performed well. He leads all batters with the most runs in a single innings at 79. Fitted in the third position, Kusal Perera also remains reliable for Sri Lanka. His half-century in the second match contributed to the team acquiring a respectable 161 total.
India is a deep team with several batting options in this series. See how Suryakumar Yadav earned his spot as captain here and led the way in the first match with 58 runs off 26 balls. He scored 26 in his shortened innings on just 12 balls in the second game. India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal consistently scores in this tour. He accumulated a solid 40 runs in the series open and led the team with 30 in the second match.
Top Bowlers
Matheesha Pathirana impressed Sri Lanka fans by taking four wickets in game one. Bowling out India captain Yadav, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, and Riyan Parag in four overs, Pathirana handily led his team with the ball. For India, Arshdeep Singh remains a reliable bowler. In both matchups, the left-arm medium bowler took out two Sri Lanka batters, including wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis twice.
Fantasy 11 Squad
Captains
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (captain)
- Suryakumar Yadav (vice-captain)
Batters
- Patham Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
- Rishabh Pant (India)
- Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka)
Wicketkeeper
- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Bowlers
- Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka)
- Arshdeep Singh (India)
All-Rounders
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
- Hardik Pandya (India)
- Axar Patel (India)
Conclusion
Both domestic and international India fans deserve to be excited after an undefeated 2024 T20 World Cup championship run and a successful tour in Zimbabwe earlier in the month. The champs look to take the 3rd T20I and sweep the series before moving on to three ODI matches to finish the tour. India also ranks first in ODIs, with Sri Lanka moving up a slot in ODI rankings to seven. Fans of both teams should expect an exciting game.
