IND vs SL Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s 1st T20I Match Between India vs Sri Lanka?

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The India tour of Sri Lanka 2024 officially kicks off from July 27 as the Men in Blue goes head-to-head against the Lankan Lions in the first T20I of the three-match series on Saturday at the Pallekele Stadium. 

It will be a very special series for Team India, considering that they will be playing their first series without the two stars, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from T20 internationals after winning the T20 World Cup 2024. Suryakumar Yadav will be looking to carry on the legacy set by Rohit Sharma as captain. 

This will be the first series for Gautam Gambhir as head coach of the team, and it will be interesting to see how the team functions under his leadership. Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi will all be in action for the first T20I. 

On the other hand, Sri Lanka has been dealt a tough blow with fast bowlers Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thusara ruled out just before the T20I series against India. Captain Charith Asalanka will be taking over the reins from Wanindu Hasaranga who stepped down from captaincy after the team’s group stage exit in the T20 World Cup 2024. 

Pitch Report 

The pitch at Sri Lanka’s Pallekele Stadium is a good one for batting, yet it provides plenty of support to spinners. Mastery of spin could be the key to victory. The toss-winning team should opt to bowl first.

Probable Playing XI For India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I

India Playing XI for 1st T20I

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj.

Sri Lanka Playing XI for 1st T20I

Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (C), Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando.

India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Records in T20Is

• India Won: 19
• Sri Lanka Won: 09
• No Result: 01

IND vs SL Match Prediction for 1st T20I

Scenario 1

• India win the toss and opt to bowl first
• PowerPlay Score: 40-50 runs
• Total Score: 150-170
• Expected Match Result: India wins the match

Scenario 2

• Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bowl first
• PowerPlay Score: 50-60
• Total Score: 140-160
• Expected Match Result: India wins the match

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Today’s Match Prediction for India vs Sri Lanka 2024 1st T20I

India is expected to win the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka.

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