IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XI, Pitch Report & Updates For 1st Test
Virat Kohli is just shy away from 38 runs from the milestone 8000 run mark.
Preview:
After successfully sealing the T20I series 3-0, India now will host Sri Lanka in the 2 matches Test series starting from 4th March. It’s a new look Indian unit with Rohit Sharma all set to play his 1st Test as a captain. The senior duo, Rahane and Pujara being dropped from the Test side allow opportunities for the other members of the squad to establish themselves in the longest format. India had lost to South Africa in their previous Test series 1-2 and they currently placed at 5th spot in the WTC standings with 53 points.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, doesn’t have fond memories on Indian soil as they are still yet to win a Test and now they are looking forward to changing the history. They whitewashed the visiting West Indies 2-0 in their previous Test series, and they positioned themselves at the top of the WTC standings with 24 points.
Match Details:
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh
Date & Time: March 4th-8th, at 9:30 AM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
IND vs SL, 1st Test Pitch Report:
IS Bindra Stadium is hosting a Test after a long gap of 5 years. It’s a balanced surface overall where batters and bowlers will get equal assistance. It’s not easy to bat on the 4th and 5th days as the spinners will get more grip from the surface.
Injury News:
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IND vs SL, 1st Test Probable Playing XIs:
India
Rohit Sharma (c), Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill / Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama, Lasith Embuldeniya
Top Picks for IND vs SL Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
Virat Kohli will be playing his 100th Test and wants to make it a memorable one. He is looking to end his century drought in this match. Former India skipper has scored 7962 runs in 99 Test matches at an average of 50.39.
Sri Lanka Dimuth Karunaratne is leading the side really well in recent times. He has amassed 5454 runs in 74 Test matches at an average of 39.52 which includes 13 centuries and 27 half-centuries.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Ravindra Jadeja missed the last Test series against South Africa due to injury. His addition into the squad brings more balance. He can score crucial runs down the order and always effective with the ball in the home conditions.
Dhananjaya de Silva has a lot of experience in this format of the game. In his 38 Test matches, he has scored 2472 runs at an average of close to 40 and picked up 25 wickets.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Mohammad Shami can pick wickets irrespective of the conditions, he is the most consistent bowler for India in the longest format over the last few years. He is a good buy for your fantasy teams.
The left-arm spinner, Lasith Embuldeniya has bagged 62 wickets in his just 13 Test matches with the best figures of 7 for 137 in an innings. He can trouble the Indian batters with his variations.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Rishabh Pant always plays his natural game which is his strength and backing from the team management gives a further boost.
IND vs SL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Career Test Stats |
| Virat Kohli | 7962 runs |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2195 runs and 232 wickets |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 430 wickets and 2844 runs |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 5454 runs and 2 wickets |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2472 runs and 25 wickets |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IND vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Rishabh Pant (vc), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Lahiru Thirimanne, Mayank Agarwal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Embuldeniya, Praveen Jayawickrama
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IND vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli (c), Dimuth Karunaratne (vc), Hanuma Vihari, Pathum Nissanka, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dhananjaya de Silva, Suranga Lakmal, Mohammad Shami, Lasith Embuldeniya
IND vs SL Risky Captaincy Choices:
Mayank Agarwal has a good record in the sub-continent. He managed to score only one half-century in 3 matches Test series against South Africa. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Lahiru Thirimanne has got good temperament in the longest format of the game, and he likes to spend more time in the middle. He has scored over 2000 runs in his Test career and a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.
Player you should avoid:
Charith Asalanka is inexperienced in this format of the game and also considering plenty of options available in the batter’s slot, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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