India Eyes Series Whitewash In 3rd T20I Against Sri Lanka At Pallekele

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will face Charith Asalanka's Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, July 30. With a 2-0 lead in the series, India aims for a clean sweep.

In the second T20I on Sunday, rain reduced the match to eight overs per side. India chased down Sri Lanka's target of 78 runs in just 6.3 overs, showcasing their dominance.

The Pallekele pitch has been favourable to both batters and spinners. Teams winning the toss have chosen to bowl first in both matches so far. This trend is likely to continue in the third T20I. Even Sri Lanka's top-order has managed quick runs on this surface.

In the second T20I, India's spinners took five wickets while pacers claimed four. Sri Lanka's spinners managed to pick two of India's three wickets that fell. In the first T20I, Indian spinners took six wickets while defending a total of 214 runs. Riyan Parag's deliveries have shown significant turn among Indian bowlers.

Thunderstorms are expected in Pallekele on Tuesday morning with rain showers anticipated in the afternoon. However, precipitation levels are predicted to drop to 15 percent during match time. The temperature will be around 23 degrees Celsius with humidity at approximately 80 percent and wind speeds near 30 km/h.

How to Watch IND vs SL 3rd T20I?

The live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I will be available on SonyLiv app and website. Sony Sports Network will broadcast the match live on TV from 7:00 PM IST.

Which TV Channel Will Show IND vs SL 3rd T20I?

Viewers can watch India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I on Sony Sports Network channels - Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) SD and HD, Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil or Telugu), and Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and HD.

Sri Lanka has struggled with batting collapses despite strong starts in both matches. Their middle-order has failed significantly, losing seven wickets for just 31 runs in the last five overs of their innings during the second T20I.

The average innings total over the last five T20s at Pallekele is around 180 runs. In the past five years, teams winning the toss have opted to bat first about 62 percent of the time.

India's performance has been impressive throughout this series. They defended a total of 214 runs in the first T20I with their spinners taking six wickets. In contrast, Sri Lanka’s middle-order collapse has been a major concern for them.

The weather conditions might play a crucial role in Tuesday’s match with potential interruptions due to rain showers earlier in the day but clearing up by match time.

The final game promises an exciting contest as India looks to complete a series whitewash while Sri Lanka aims for redemption after two disappointing performances.