After winning a five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, the India National Cricket Team is now in Sri Lanka to face the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team for a three-match T20I and ODI series. It will be another series for India away from home. Suryakumar Yadav has been named as the captain of the young Indian T20I side for the Sri Lanka tour. It will be interesting to see once again how Suryakumar Yadav will balance the pressure of captaincy and the batting performance. IND vs SL 2024: Dilshan Madushanka Included in Sri Lanka’s T20I Squad In Place of Injured Nuwan Thushara.

Sri Lanka did not have the desired performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 as they did not even qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament. Sri Lanka players will be under pressure as they take on the World T20 Champions, India. Suryakumar Yadav and Co will also face a new challenge as they take on Sri Lanka in an away series.

Charith Asalanka will be leading Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series against India. After their disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, Sri Lanka will also be looking to win some games which will ultimately build some confidence for them. It will be a chance for both teams to level up their game for the upcoming ICC tournaments. KL Rahul Sweats Out in the Nets As Star Wicketkeeper-Batter Starts Preparation Ahead of India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series (Watch Video).

IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record in T20I Matches

India and Sri Lanka have been against each other a total of 28 times in the shortest format in which India has grabbed dominating 19 wins and Sri Lanka have won 9 matches.

IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 Key Players

Shubman Gill
Charith Asalanka
Hardik Pandya
Kusal Mendis
Arshdeep Singh
Dilshan Madushanka

IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 Key Battles

The key battles in the IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 match will see Indian batters taking on the returning Dilshan Madushanka. Other than this battle, it will be interesting to see the battle between Suryakumar Yadav and Charith Asalanka.

IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 Venue and Match Timing

India National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team 1st match in a five-match T20I series will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on July 27 (Saturday). The IND vs SL game has a scheduled start time of 07:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). For IND vs SL match viewing options scroll down.

IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 Live Telecast and Online Streaming

Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of the India vs Sri Lanka T20I series in India and will telecast the match live on its channels, Fans can tune into Sony Sports 5/HD for English commentary and Sony Sports 3/HD for Hindi commentary. The IND vs SL will also be available on Sony Sports 4/HD Tamil and Telegu TV channels. For the IND vs SL, live-streaming viewing option fans can tune into the SonyLIV app and website.

IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 Likely Playing XI

India National Cricket Team: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team: Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka

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