India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2020: SL Predicted Playing XI; Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Kumara Set to Feature in Series Opener
India, like always, have dominated at home this season as well. This will be the fourth T20I series of this season at home for India. After the drawn series against South Africa, India defeated Bangladesh and then West Indies.
India and Sri Lanka lock-horns in the three-match T20 internationals. The first of the three matches will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on January 05. With India and Sri Lanka playing their first match of the Year 2020, both the teams will be looking to get off to a winning start. Sri Lanka have recalled senior batsman Angelo Mathews for the India tour, and he is all set to feature in the playing XI for the series opener. India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2020: IND Predicted Playing XI; Jasprit Bumrah, Shikhar Dhawan All Set for a Comeback.
India, like always, have dominated at home this season as well. This will be the fourth T20I series of this season at home for India. After the drawn series against South Africa, India defeated Bangladesh and then West Indies. The hosts will have their eyes set on series win against Sri Lanka. India vs Sri Lanka Series 2020 Schedule in IST, Free PDF Download: Get Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings and Venue Details of Sri Lanka Tour of India.
Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka are set to open the innings for Sri Lanka. Wicket-keeper batsman Niroshan Dickwella and hard-hitting batsman Kusal Perera will bat at three and four respectively. Mathews, who is making a comeback, will most likely bat at five. In the all-rounders category, Dasun Shanaka is set to feature in the playing XI. Wanindu Hasaranga and Lakshan Sandakan will take care of spin duties. Isuru Udana, captain Lasith Malinga and Lahiru Kumara will form the pace trio.
Sri Lanka’s Predicted Playing XI vs India in 1st T20I
Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Lasith Malinga (c), Lakshan Sandakan, Lahiru Kumara.
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