The India National Cricket Team is all set to lock horns against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. The IND vs SL 1st T20I match will begin from 07:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The Indian team is currently the T20 World Cup champions and will be led by Suryakumar Yadav and it will be the start from 07:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). With the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, many new stars will enter the playing XI. IND vs SL 1st T20I 2024 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About India vs Sri Lanka Cricket Match in Kandy.

The Indian men's national cricket team will certainly have an upper hand over Sri Lanka under Suryakumar Yadav. The 'Men in Blue' have plenty of stars such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh, who can prove to be pretty essential in Team India's win in the series. ‘Street-Smart’ Suryakumar Yadav Backed To Rise Up to India T20I Captaincy Challenge.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka are playing with a full-strength squad against India. The Sri Lankan lions will be led by Charith Asalanka which includes Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana. The hosts weren't able to showcase a decent performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 and they will hope to improve against India.

IND vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 Team Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant (IND)

Batters:  Shubman Gill (IND), Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND), Suryakumar Yadav (IND), Avishka Fernando (SL), Pathum Nissanka (SL), Chamindu Wickramasinghe (SL)

All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (SL)

Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana (SL), Mohammed Siraj (IND), Arshdeep Singh (IND)

IND vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 Fantasy Team Selection News, Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:  Suryakumar Yadav (c), Charith Asalanka (vc)

IND vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 Team Prediction Line-up

Shubman Gill (IND), Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND), Suryakumar Yadav (IND), Avishka Fernando (SL), Pathum Nissanka (SL), Chamindu Wickramasinghe (SL), Rishabh Pant (IND), Hardik Pandya (SL), Matheesha Pathirana (SL), Mohammed Siraj (IND), Arshdeep Singh (IND)

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