This January, the Indian cricket team will kick off their 2023 journey by hosting Sri Lanka for three T20Is and One Day Internationals (ODIs) from January 3 to January 15, 2023. The Men in Blue will look to dominate their opponents in their backyard in both forms of the game. So far, Sri Lanka hasn’t won any T20I or ODI series in India, and noting this fact, Team India fans will expect their team to crush the visitors and maintain their streak.

After the New Zealand series, Hardik Pandya will be seen holding the reins of the Indian T20I team again. In the first T20I in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, the Indian cricket team would like to begin the competition with a victory. However, the team needs to be wary of some quality Sri Lanka players who could give some key Indian players a tough time in the series. For spectators, these clashes will be enticing to witness as they will set the tournament on fire by delivering some amazing action.

Here are 5 player battles to watch out for in the T20I series

Last year, in the Super four round of the Asia Cup 2022, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kasun-rajitha-charith-asalanka-and-pathum-nissanka-get-married-on-the-same-day/" title="Pathum Nissanka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pathum Nissanka</a> played a crucial role in helping Sri Lanka thump India with six wickets in hand. With his impressive knock of 52 runs off 37 deliveries, he delivered a solid start to the team. The opener also clashed with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-announce-nominees-for-mens-emerging-cricketer-of-the-year-arshdeep-singh-sole-indian-on-the-list/" title="Arshdeep Singh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arshdeep Singh </a>during the initial powerplay overs and played some amazing strokes.

In this series too, the Sri Lanka team management will expect Nissanka to dominate Singh and deliver fine starts to the team. However, it won’t be a piece of cake for the young opener as Arshdeep will enjoy the home condition and look to dismiss him in the initial overs of the matches using his inswingers and outswingers.&nbsp;

So far, Arshdeep has scalped 33 wickets in 21 T20Is at an economy of 8.17. On another side, Nissanka has also played 36 T20Is since March 2021 and scored 1,015 runs at a strike rate of 114.17, with nine half-centuries.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-kusal-mendis-steps-up-as-sri-lanka-registers-thumping-victory-against-ireland-in-their-super-12-opener/" title="Kusal Mendis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kusal Mendis</a> has been a key batter for Sri Lanka in the last few marquee events such as Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022. In the last game against India, his swift 57-run innings helped his team stun India in the Asia Cup. Using his experience and talent, he dominated Indian bowlers.

However, in the end, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/its-not-an-individual-game-yuzvendra-chahal-breaks-silence-on-not-being-picked-to-play-in-t20-world-cup-2022/" title="Yuzvendra Chahal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> was the one who had the last laugh trapping him in front of the stumps. In this series too, Chahal will look to get hold of Mendis with his disciplined bowling. Against Sri Lanka, his record has been terrific as he has picked 20 wickets in 10 games at an economy of 8.23.

Talking about his overall T20I performances, the veteran has taken 87 scalps in 71 games, at an economy of 8.13. On the other hand, Mendis has also racked up 1,059 runs in 49 T20Is, at a strike rate of 129.62. Against the Men in Blue, his record gets better as he has amassed 123 runs in three matches, at a stellar strike rate of 151.85.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-think-he-is-playing-with-a-bit-more-responsibility-deep-dasgupta-praises-bhanuka-rajapaksa-for-breakthrough-asia-cup-campaign/" title="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhanuka Rajapaksa</a> is known for his fearless batting style in T20Is. His ability to play big hits easily makes him a reliable power-hitter for Sri Lanka. Last year, he delivered a powerful show in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, scoring 71 runs off 45 balls with six fours and three maximums.

His contribution played a major role in pummelling the Men in Green by 23 runs to win the continental title for the sixth time. In the India series too, his team will hope him to have a blast with the bat to win the maiden T20I series in India. However, things won’t be easy for Rajapaksa as India has an incredible bowling weapon <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-dont-think-about-it-umran-maliks-on-whether-he-can-break-shoaib-akhtars-record/" title="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Umran Malik</a>, who could destroy his plans with his incredible pace.

Last year, Malik made his international debut playing against Ireland in a T20I match. In this competition against Sri Lanka, he would like to prove himself a match-winner for the Men in Blue by delivering some sensational bowling figures to the team.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/hardik-pandya-opens-up-on-rishabh-pants-india-future-after-car-accident/" title="Hardik Pandya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> has been assigned the role of skipper in the T20I series, relying on his spectacular leadership displays against New Zealand in November 2022. In the series against the neighbours, eyes will set on him not only as a skipper but all-rounder too. Indian team supporters will expect him to deliver above-par performances to them.

With the bat, he will carry the responsibility to strengthen the middle order with his spectacular batting skills. As a bowler too, he will have to be his best and trap the batters with his extraordinary bowling skills. However, on the opposite side, he will face his counterpart <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-way-we-played-is-the-worry-dasun-shanaka-expresses-disappointment-after-loss-against-namibia/" title="Dasun Shanaka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a>, who also serves his team as an all-rounder.

In the last game against India in the Asia Cup, Shanaka looked excellent against the 29-year-old with both bat and ball. However, keeping the past behind, Pandya will back himself to do well against Shanka and his men in the three-match T20I series. In the competition, he will also strive to improve his batting record against Sri Lanka as he has amassed only 72 runs in nine matches, at a strike rate of 133.33.

In 2022, both <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/gautam-gambhir-opens-up-on-suryakumar-yadavs-vice-captaincy/" title="Suryakumar Yadav" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suryakumar Yadav </a>and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/lpl-2022-wanindu-hasaranga-bags-first-ever-hattrick-in-tournament/" title="Wanindu Hasaranga" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga </a>looked outstanding for their respective sides in T20Is. Both cricketers delivered some swashbuckling shows to their teams with their spunky playing style. With 1,164 runs in 31 matches with two centuries and nine half-centuries, Kumar made 2022 his best year.

On the other hand, Hasaranga also looked impactful with the ball for Sri Lanka in major events Asia Cup 2022 and T20 World Cup 2022. In the continental tournament, he emerged as the best bowler of Sri Lanka bagging nine wickets in six games, at an economy of 7.39. In the T20 World Cup too, he emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 scalps in eight games at a mind-boggling economy of 6.41.

Witnessing the recent standout performances of these two players, it can be said that there would be a terrific contest between both quality players in the series. Recently, Yadav was handed India’s vice-captaincy mantle after he delivered some monumental batting figures to the team.

This January, the Indian cricket team will kick off their 2023 journey by hosting Sri Lanka for three T20Is and One Day Internationals (ODIs) from January 3 to January 15, 2023. The Men in Blue will look to dominate their opponents in their backyard in both forms of the game. So far, Sri Lanka hasn’t won any T20I or ODI series in India, and noting this fact, Team India fans will expect their team to crush the visitors and maintain their streak.
After the New Zealand series, Hardik Pandya will be seen holding the reins of the Indian T20I team again. In the first T20I in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, the Indian cricket team would like to begin the competition with a victory. However, the team needs to be wary of some quality Sri Lanka players who could give some key Indian players a tough time in the series. For spectators, these clashes will be enticing to witness as they will set the tournament on fire by delivering some amazing action.
Here are 5 player battles to watch out for in the T20I series
<h3>5. Arshdeep Singh vs Pathum Nissanka</h3>
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Last year, in the Super four round of the Asia Cup 2022, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kasun-rajitha-charith-asalanka-and-pathum-nissanka-get-married-on-the-same-day/" title="Pathum Nissanka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pathum Nissanka</a> played a crucial role in helping Sri Lanka thump India with six wickets in hand. With his impressive knock of 52 runs off 37 deliveries, he delivered a solid start to the team. The opener also clashed with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-announce-nominees-for-mens-emerging-cricketer-of-the-year-arshdeep-singh-sole-indian-on-the-list/" title="Arshdeep Singh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arshdeep Singh </a>during the initial powerplay overs and played some amazing strokes.
In this series too, the Sri Lanka team management will expect Nissanka to dominate Singh and deliver fine starts to the team. However, it won’t be a piece of cake for the young opener as Arshdeep will enjoy the home condition and look to dismiss him in the initial overs of the matches using his inswingers and outswingers.&nbsp;
So far, Arshdeep has scalped 33 wickets in 21 T20Is at an economy of 8.17. On another side, Nissanka has also played 36 T20Is since March 2021 and scored 1,015 runs at a strike rate of 114.17, with nine half-centuries.

<h3>4. Yuzvendra Chahal vs Kusal Mendis</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672723465362_Yuzvendra-Chahal-and-Kusal-Mendis.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-kusal-mendis-steps-up-as-sri-lanka-registers-thumping-victory-against-ireland-in-their-super-12-opener/" title="Kusal Mendis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kusal Mendis</a> has been a key batter for Sri Lanka in the last few marquee events such as Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022. In the last game against India, his swift 57-run innings helped his team stun India in the Asia Cup. Using his experience and talent, he dominated Indian bowlers.
However, in the end, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/its-not-an-individual-game-yuzvendra-chahal-breaks-silence-on-not-being-picked-to-play-in-t20-world-cup-2022/" title="Yuzvendra Chahal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> was the one who had the last laugh trapping him in front of the stumps. In this series too, Chahal will look to get hold of Mendis with his disciplined bowling. Against Sri Lanka, his record has been terrific as he has picked 20 wickets in 10 games at an economy of 8.23.
Talking about his overall T20I performances, the veteran has taken 87 scalps in 71 games, at an economy of 8.13. On the other hand, Mendis has also racked up 1,059 runs in 49 T20Is, at a strike rate of 129.62. Against the Men in Blue, his record gets better as he has amassed 123 runs in three matches, at a stellar strike rate of 151.85.

<h3>3. Umran Malik vs Bhanuka Rajapaksa</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672723581059_Umran-Malik-and-Bhanuka-Rajapaksa.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-think-he-is-playing-with-a-bit-more-responsibility-deep-dasgupta-praises-bhanuka-rajapaksa-for-breakthrough-asia-cup-campaign/" title="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhanuka Rajapaksa</a> is known for his fearless batting style in T20Is. His ability to play big hits easily makes him a reliable power-hitter for Sri Lanka. Last year, he delivered a powerful show in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, scoring 71 runs off 45 balls with six fours and three maximums.
His contribution played a major role in pummelling the Men in Green by 23 runs to win the continental title for the sixth time. In the India series too, his team will hope him to have a blast with the bat to win the maiden T20I series in India. However, things won’t be easy for Rajapaksa as India has an incredible bowling weapon <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-dont-think-about-it-umran-maliks-on-whether-he-can-break-shoaib-akhtars-record/" title="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Umran Malik</a>, who could destroy his plans with his incredible pace.
Last year, Malik made his international debut playing against Ireland in a T20I match. In this competition against Sri Lanka, he would like to prove himself a match-winner for the Men in Blue by delivering some sensational bowling figures to the team.

<h3>2. Hardik Pandya vs Dasun Shanaka</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672723749092_Hardik-Pandya-and-Dasun-Shanaka.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/hardik-pandya-opens-up-on-rishabh-pants-india-future-after-car-accident/" title="Hardik Pandya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> has been assigned the role of skipper in the T20I series, relying on his spectacular leadership displays against New Zealand in November 2022. In the series against the neighbours, eyes will set on him not only as a skipper but all-rounder too. Indian team supporters will expect him to deliver above-par performances to them.
With the bat, he will carry the responsibility to strengthen the middle order with his spectacular batting skills. As a bowler too, he will have to be his best and trap the batters with his extraordinary bowling skills. However, on the opposite side, he will face his counterpart <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-way-we-played-is-the-worry-dasun-shanaka-expresses-disappointment-after-loss-against-namibia/" title="Dasun Shanaka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a>, who also serves his team as an all-rounder.
In the last game against India in the Asia Cup, Shanaka looked excellent against the 29-year-old with both bat and ball. However, keeping the past behind, Pandya will back himself to do well against Shanka and his men in the three-match T20I series. In the competition, he will also strive to improve his batting record against Sri Lanka as he has amassed only 72 runs in nine matches, at a strike rate of 133.33.

<h3>1. Suryakumar Yadav vs Wanindu Hasaranga</h3>
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In 2022, both <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/gautam-gambhir-opens-up-on-suryakumar-yadavs-vice-captaincy/" title="Suryakumar Yadav" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suryakumar Yadav </a>and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/lpl-2022-wanindu-hasaranga-bags-first-ever-hattrick-in-tournament/" title="Wanindu Hasaranga" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga </a>looked outstanding for their respective sides in T20Is. Both cricketers delivered some swashbuckling shows to their teams with their spunky playing style. With 1,164 runs in 31 matches with two centuries and nine half-centuries, Kumar made 2022 his best year.
On the other hand, Hasaranga also looked impactful with the ball for Sri Lanka in major events Asia Cup 2022 and T20 World Cup 2022. In the continental tournament, he emerged as the best bowler of Sri Lanka bagging nine wickets in six games, at an economy of 7.39. In the T20 World Cup too, he emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 scalps in eight games at a mind-boggling economy of 6.41.
Witnessing the recent standout performances of these two players, it can be said that there would be a terrific contest between both quality players in the series. Recently, Yadav was handed India’s vice-captaincy mantle after he delivered some monumental batting figures to the team.

This January, the Indian cricket team will kick off their 2023 journey by hosting Sri Lanka for three T20Is and One Day Internationals (ODIs) from January 3 to January 15, 2023. The Men in Blue will look to dominate their opponents in their backyard in both forms of the game. So far, Sri Lanka hasn’t won any T20I or ODI series in India, and noting this fact, Team India fans will expect their team to crush the visitors and maintain their streak.
After the New Zealand series, Hardik Pandya will be seen holding the reins of the Indian T20I team again. In the first T20I in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, the Indian cricket team would like to begin the competition with a victory. However, the team needs to be wary of some quality Sri Lanka players who could give some key Indian players a tough time in the series. For spectators, these clashes will be enticing to witness as they will set the tournament on fire by delivering some amazing action.
Here are 5 player battles to watch out for in the T20I series
<h3>5. Arshdeep Singh vs Pathum Nissanka</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672723360707_Arshdeep-Singh-and-Pathum-Nissanka.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Last year, in the Super four round of the Asia Cup 2022, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kasun-rajitha-charith-asalanka-and-pathum-nissanka-get-married-on-the-same-day/" title="Pathum Nissanka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pathum Nissanka</a> played a crucial role in helping Sri Lanka thump India with six wickets in hand. With his impressive knock of 52 runs off 37 deliveries, he delivered a solid start to the team. The opener also clashed with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/icc-announce-nominees-for-mens-emerging-cricketer-of-the-year-arshdeep-singh-sole-indian-on-the-list/" title="Arshdeep Singh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arshdeep Singh </a>during the initial powerplay overs and played some amazing strokes.
In this series too, the Sri Lanka team management will expect Nissanka to dominate Singh and deliver fine starts to the team. However, it won’t be a piece of cake for the young opener as Arshdeep will enjoy the home condition and look to dismiss him in the initial overs of the matches using his inswingers and outswingers.&nbsp;
So far, Arshdeep has scalped 33 wickets in 21 T20Is at an economy of 8.17. On another side, Nissanka has also played 36 T20Is since March 2021 and scored 1,015 runs at a strike rate of 114.17, with nine half-centuries.

<h3>4. Yuzvendra Chahal vs Kusal Mendis</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672723465362_Yuzvendra-Chahal-and-Kusal-Mendis.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-kusal-mendis-steps-up-as-sri-lanka-registers-thumping-victory-against-ireland-in-their-super-12-opener/" title="Kusal Mendis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kusal Mendis</a> has been a key batter for Sri Lanka in the last few marquee events such as Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022. In the last game against India, his swift 57-run innings helped his team stun India in the Asia Cup. Using his experience and talent, he dominated Indian bowlers.
However, in the end, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/its-not-an-individual-game-yuzvendra-chahal-breaks-silence-on-not-being-picked-to-play-in-t20-world-cup-2022/" title="Yuzvendra Chahal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> was the one who had the last laugh trapping him in front of the stumps. In this series too, Chahal will look to get hold of Mendis with his disciplined bowling. Against Sri Lanka, his record has been terrific as he has picked 20 wickets in 10 games at an economy of 8.23.
Talking about his overall T20I performances, the veteran has taken 87 scalps in 71 games, at an economy of 8.13. On the other hand, Mendis has also racked up 1,059 runs in 49 T20Is, at a strike rate of 129.62. Against the Men in Blue, his record gets better as he has amassed 123 runs in three matches, at a stellar strike rate of 151.85.

<h3>3. Umran Malik vs Bhanuka Rajapaksa</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672723581059_Umran-Malik-and-Bhanuka-Rajapaksa.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-think-he-is-playing-with-a-bit-more-responsibility-deep-dasgupta-praises-bhanuka-rajapaksa-for-breakthrough-asia-cup-campaign/" title="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhanuka Rajapaksa</a> is known for his fearless batting style in T20Is. His ability to play big hits easily makes him a reliable power-hitter for Sri Lanka. Last year, he delivered a powerful show in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, scoring 71 runs off 45 balls with six fours and three maximums.
His contribution played a major role in pummelling the Men in Green by 23 runs to win the continental title for the sixth time. In the India series too, his team will hope him to have a blast with the bat to win the maiden T20I series in India. However, things won’t be easy for Rajapaksa as India has an incredible bowling weapon <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-dont-think-about-it-umran-maliks-on-whether-he-can-break-shoaib-akhtars-record/" title="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Umran Malik</a>, who could destroy his plans with his incredible pace.
Last year, Malik made his international debut playing against Ireland in a T20I match. In this competition against Sri Lanka, he would like to prove himself a match-winner for the Men in Blue by delivering some sensational bowling figures to the team.

<h3>2. Hardik Pandya vs Dasun Shanaka</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672723749092_Hardik-Pandya-and-Dasun-Shanaka.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/hardik-pandya-opens-up-on-rishabh-pants-india-future-after-car-accident/" title="Hardik Pandya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> has been assigned the role of skipper in the T20I series, relying on his spectacular leadership displays against New Zealand in November 2022. In the series against the neighbours, eyes will set on him not only as a skipper but all-rounder too. Indian team supporters will expect him to deliver above-par performances to them.
With the bat, he will carry the responsibility to strengthen the middle order with his spectacular batting skills. As a bowler too, he will have to be his best and trap the batters with his extraordinary bowling skills. However, on the opposite side, he will face his counterpart <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-way-we-played-is-the-worry-dasun-shanaka-expresses-disappointment-after-loss-against-namibia/" title="Dasun Shanaka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a>, who also serves his team as an all-rounder.
In the last game against India in the Asia Cup, Shanaka looked excellent against the 29-year-old with both bat and ball. However, keeping the past behind, Pandya will back himself to do well against Shanka and his men in the three-match T20I series. In the competition, he will also strive to improve his batting record against Sri Lanka as he has amassed only 72 runs in nine matches, at a strike rate of 133.33.

<h3>1. Suryakumar Yadav vs Wanindu Hasaranga</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672723869467_Suryakumar-Yadav-and-Wanindu-Hasaranga.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
In 2022, both <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/gautam-gambhir-opens-up-on-suryakumar-yadavs-vice-captaincy/" title="Suryakumar Yadav" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suryakumar Yadav </a>and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/lpl-2022-wanindu-hasaranga-bags-first-ever-hattrick-in-tournament/" title="Wanindu Hasaranga" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu Hasaranga </a>looked outstanding for their respective sides in T20Is. Both cricketers delivered some swashbuckling shows to their teams with their spunky playing style. With 1,164 runs in 31 matches with two centuries and nine half-centuries, Kumar made 2022 his best year.
On the other hand, Hasaranga also looked impactful with the ball for Sri Lanka in major events Asia Cup 2022 and T20 World Cup 2022. In the continental tournament, he emerged as the best bowler of Sri Lanka bagging nine wickets in six games, at an economy of 7.39. In the T20 World Cup too, he emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 scalps in eight games at a mind-boggling economy of 6.41.
Witnessing the recent standout performances of these two players, it can be said that there would be a terrific contest between both quality players in the series. Recently, Yadav was handed India’s vice-captaincy mantle after he delivered some monumental batting figures to the team.

This January, the Indian cricket team will kick off their 2023 journey by hosting Sri Lanka for three T20Is and One Day Internationals (ODIs) from January 3 to January 15, 2023. The Men in Blue will l

IND vs SL: 5 player battles to watch out for

There will be stiff competition between some players of both teams.

4. Yuzvendra Chahal vs Kusal Mendis