IND vs SL, 2nd T20I: Head to Head, Playing XI, Preview, Where to Watch on TV, Online, and Live Streaming Details

The first game of the three-match T20I series was a nail-biting thriller as India won on the final delivery. The two teams put up a great fight to kickstart the series, but the Indian bowlers showcased some fine performances which resulted in India winning the game by the barest of margins on the last ball of the game. The two sides will now lock horns at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Thursday, January 05 for the second T20I.

After the cut-throat thriller, India will be eying for a win in the next game so as to win the T20I series early. On the other hand, visitors Sri Lanka would be aiming to win the next game so as to take the series to the decider match on Saturday. The upcoming match will surely be a game worth watching, looking at how the first contest panned out.

India will have to strengthen the top order because no one except for opener Ishan Kishan could put up a worthy knock. Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sanju Samson were dismissed early for a low score. India’s middle order, which consists of several all-rounders, looks very strong. Shivam Mavi and Umran Malik did really well, but the bowlers, as a unit, need to work better to restrict the opposition to a low score.

Though Sri Lanka lost the first game, they walked back with many positives. Their top-order failed too, but skipper Dasun Shanaka was the pick of the batters for his crucial 45-run knock. While chasing the target, they were dished out on the final delivery of the game. Their batting looked unstable, and that’s where they will have to focus for the next game.

Pitch and Conditions

The surface at the MCA Stadium is a batter's paradise because the pitch offers very little for bowlers and the shorter boundaries further assist the batters. The spinners might gain some leverage in the final few overs, but given the pitch's flat surface, the team that wins the toss will likely opt to chase.

Probable Playing XI for IND vs SL 2nd T20I

India

India have the winning momentum and are unlikely to make any changes to the squad. Umran Malik was brilliant during the death overs, and Shivam Mavi stood out on his debut. The spin-bowling all-rounders were effective with the bat and thus, the same combination can win the next game too.

Probable Playing XI- Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya (c), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal

Sri Lanka

The Islanders came very close to winning the game but fell short of just two runs. Though they could not win the game, they possess a strong set of players who can make it possible. Thus, the visitors are also likely to continue with the same XI.

Probable Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka

IND-W vs SL Head-to-Head in T20Is

Played- 27 | India- 18 | Sri Lanka- 8 | NR- 1

IND-W vs SL Broadcast Details

Match Timings- 7:00 PM IST

Live Broadcast- Star Sports Network

Live Streaming- Disney+Hotstar App

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