India got off to a commanding start in the first T20I match against Sri Lanka and registered a victory by 43 runs while defending 214 runs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Indian team led by Suryakumar Yadav showcased a brilliant bowling and batting performance which led their team to win an almost one-sided match. The Sri Lankan top order showed some fight with Pathum Nissanka registering a well-deserved half-century after he was dismissed the middle order collapsed. Ravi Bishnoi Suffers Injury Below His Eye While Attempting A Catch off His Own Bowling During IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 (Watch Video).

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant showcased some of their sparks in the first IND vs SL T20I match and played innings of 58 and 49 runs respectively. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill also started off well and scored 40 and 34 runs each. While defending the target, the Indian all-rounder Axar Patel picked up two important wickets but the surprise package was Riyan Parag who picked up three wickets with the ball. Just Like MS Dhoni! Rishabh Pant Plays Helicopter Shot for a Six Off Asitha Fernando’s Bowling During IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 (Watch Video).

Kandy Weather Updates Live:

As per the live weather report, the conditions during the time of India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I 2024 will be cloudy and there will be some chances of rain spoiling the fun of the game. The temperature during the time of the IND vs SL 2nd T20I will vary between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

Batters will be full of joy as the pitch of Pallekele International Cricket Stadium favours them instead of the bowlers. The last few T20 games played on this pitch produced an average score of around 170 while batting first. It is a good stadium for the shortest form of cricket and can help spinners restrict some runs if they can bowl the desired deliveries.

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