India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I 2020: SL Predicted Playing XI; Visitors Set to Retain Angelo Mathews-Minus Line-Up in Indore
Many eyebrows were raised when Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga announced an Angelo Mathews-minus playing XI during the opening match of the three-match series. The clash, eventually, got washed out. However, it was clear that Mathews is certainly not in the side’s primary scheme of things.
India and Sri Lanka are set to lock horns in the 2nd T20I of the series at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The match will be played on January 7 and both will like to start on a winning note. Virat Kohli and Men are enjoying a stupendous run in the ongoing home season and are expected to thrash the Lankans too. On the other hand, the Lasith Malinga-led side has to put up an extraordinary effort in order to cause an upset in the series. They certainly have players like Lasith Malinga and Kusal Perera in their line-up, who are capable to change the course of the game. However, defeating the Men in Blue in their fortress will never be easy. India Vs Sri Lanka, Cricket Score 2nd T20I Match.
Many eyebrows were raised when Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga announced an Angelo Mathews-minus playing XI during the opening match of the three-match series. The clash, eventually, got washed out. However, it was clear that Mathews is certainly not in the side’s primary scheme of things. Other than him, the other notable exclusions were of Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dichwella, who have a fair amount of experience at the international level. So, the visitors are certainly relying on their young guns to cause an impact and a series against the mighty Indians is the perfect platform to test the potential of individuals. India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I 2020: IND Predicted Playing XI; All Eyes on Jasprit Bumrah As Hosts Set to Retain Side.
With no ball being bowled in the opening encounter, it is certain that Sri Lanka will go with the same playing XI. Danushka Gunathilaka and Avishka Fernando will have the onus to give their side a great start while Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Perera will handle the responsibilities in the middle order. In the bowling department, skipper Lasith Malinga will be supported by Lahiru Kumara, Isuru Udana and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Sri Lanka’s Predicted Playing XI vs India in 2nd T20I
Avishka Fernando, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Perera (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Oshada Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Lasith Malinga (c), Lahiru Kumara.
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