India Aims For Series Win Against Sri Lanka In 2nd T20I Clash
India will face Sri Lanka in the second T20I of their three-match series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, July 28. The match is set to begin at 7:00 PM IST.
In the first T20I held at the same venue on Saturday, India secured a 43-run victory over Sri Lanka, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. After being asked to bat first, India posted a total of 213/7. Suryakumar Yadav scored a quick fifty off 22 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill added 74 runs in just six overs.

IND Squad vs SL: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj
SL Squad vs IND: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando
Sri Lanka had a strong start in their innings but collapsed from 140/1 in 14 overs to being all out for 170 in 19.2 overs. Opener Pathum Nissanka was their top scorer with a knock of 79 from 48 balls.
IND Playing 11 vs SL: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
SL Playing 11 vs IND: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
IND vs SL Dream11 Team for the Second T20I
Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batter: Suryakumar Yadav,Yashasvi Jasiwal ,Pathum Nissanka
All-rounder: Hardik Pandya ,Axar Patel ,Dasun Shanaka ,Riyan Parag
Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana ,Ravi Bishnoi
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Vice-captain: Riyan Parag
Pallekele Weather Forecast for IND vs SL Match
The weather forecast for Pallekele on Sunday indicates only a 20 percent chance of rain. It will be partly cloudy with humidity around 74 percent and temperatures near 30 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds are expected to be around 19 km/h.
Head-to-Head Record: IND vs SL
Total Matches: 30
India Wins: 20
Sri Lanka Wins: 9
No Result: 1
In Sri Lanka's home ground encounters against India in T20Is have seen India winning six out of nine matches. Specifically at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium India has won both matches played there.
MATCH DETAILS: IND vs SL Second T20I
Tournament:: India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 A win in this match will secure an unassailable lead for India making it crucial for Sri Lanka to bounce back strongly. Fans can expect an intense contest as both teams aim to dominate.
Date & Time:: Sunday - July 28 at 7:00 PM IST
Venue:: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
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The Indian team’s confidence is high after winning the first match from a challenging position. They are expected to deliver an even more dominant performance. On the other hand Sri Lanka needs to address their batting issues which were evident after Pathum Nissanka’s dismissal in the previous game.