India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2020 Called Off Due to Damp Pitch

India vs SL Live Score 1st T20 2020: India hosts Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series, and the first match takes place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The IND vs SL 1st T20 starts at 7:00 PM IST. This will be the first match of the year 2020 for both India and Sri Lanka. So, Virat Kohli and Lasith Malinga will be looking forward to a positive start. Meanwhile, India have won the toss and have opted to bowl first. Jasprit Bumrah and Shikhar Dhawan are back in the Indian team. Stay tuned for India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I live score updates. India Vs Sri Lanka, Live Cricket Score 1st T20I Match 2020.

India’s home season continues as they aim for another dominant show. First South Africa visited India, and apart from Test matches, the Proteas took part in T20I series which ended in a draw after rain washed out one of the matches. After South Africa, Bangladesh toured India and were handed defeats in both Tests and T20Is. West Indies was the third team to tour India this season, and they met with a similar fate. India defeated the Caribbean side in T20I and ODI series as well. And now, the Men in Blue will be looking to emulate their success against Sri Lanka as well. India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2020: Shikhar Dhawan vs Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah vs Angelo Mathews & Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for in Guwahati.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have produced contrasting results in their last two T20I series. First while playing in Pakistan, Sri Lanka defeated the home side 3-0 in a three-match series. The island nation then travelled to Australia and on that tour were trounced 3-0 by the home side. So, the Malinga-led side will be looking to bounce back and get back to winning ways.

Meanwhile, India have been boosted by the presence of fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah and opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan. Both these players were out of action for some time due to respective injuries. India, however, will be without the services of Rohit Sharma, who has been rested. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have recalled senior player Angelo Mathews in their squad for T20 series against India. India vs Sri Lanka 2020 Match Tickets Online: Check How to Buy Tickets for T20 Matches in Guwahati, Indore & Pune Along With Prices.

India comes into the series ranked fifth on the ICC Team Rankings for T20Is while Sri Lanka are placed on the seventh spot. Interestingly, in case India or Sri Lanka win the three-match series 3-0, there won’t be any change as far as their team rankings in T20Is is concerned. Only rating points will improve.

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