India vs Sri Lanka : The first match of the three-match T20 series between India and Sri Lanka is to be played today 3 January at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya is going to lead the Indian team in this T20 series. At the same time, the command of the Sri Lankan team will be in the hands of Dasun Shanaka. This match will be held from 7 pm Indian time.
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India vs Sri Lanka : Gill May Get Chance
In the first T20 match, Shubman Gill may get a chance to open with Ishaan Kishan. Rituraj Gaikwad is also in the squad, but he hardly finds a place in the playing 11. After this, Sanju Samson can get attention on Rahul Tripathi at number-three. At the same time, vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav may have to come for batting at number four. After this Deepak Hooda and Hardik Pandya can come to bat.
It will be interesting to see who among Akshar Patel and Washington Sundar gets a chance. Both the players are capable of making great contribution through batting and bowling. However, Washington Sundar has the upper hand, who bowled well in the ODI series against Bangladesh. Sundar also has a lot of experience of bowling in Powerplay which makes him special.
Three Fast Bowlers Will Get Chance
Talking about specialist spinners, only one of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav will get a chance. By the way, due to having more experience, it is almost certain that Chahal will play in the first T20. Harshal Patel, Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh can be the three fast bowlers participating in the first T20 match.
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India vs Sri Lanka : Playing 11 Team
India: Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya (captain), Washington Sundar, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjay D’Silva, Charit Aslanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahish Tikshna, Lahiru Kumara, Pramod Madushan.
