India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between IND vs SL?

After a convincing win for India in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Lucknow, the action now shifts to Dharamshala for an important game as the visitors have to win to stay in the contest. India clicked in most of the areas in the first game and the one department they will look to work upon would be catching and fielding. Ishan Kishan‘s 89 was a big positive while Shreyas Iyer showed that he can hit the ball long as well.

Sri Lanka did not have much to carry forward from the first game and they will be looking to start fresh in the second T20I with the series on the line. The Dasun Shanaka led side got carried away with an inexperienced batting lineup while the bowling did show some good signs at the start. All in all, better performance is expected from the Island nation in the second T20I.

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Date & Time: February 26th at 7:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Network for Television and Disney Hotsar for streaming

Pitch Report:

The pitch has been offering a lot for the fast bowlers over the years and both sides might be tempted to bring in an extra pacer owing to the conditions. The skipper that wins the toss will be looking to bat first going by the results so far in the pitch but the dew factor could be crucial as well for the second bowling side.

Probable Playing XIs for IND vs SL:

India

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma(c), Deepak Hooda, Venkatesh Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(wk), Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara

IND vs SL Head to Head

Overall games – 23, India-15, Sri Lanka -7, NR -1

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma had a good start to the series with a 32-ball 44 and looked in fine touch in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. However, he is yet to make the big scores since the T20Is against West Indies and will be looking to capitalize in the second game. The Indian skipper is a game-changer with the bat once he gets going and could be very destructive as well. The Mumbaikar hit a splendid century in 2015 On the same venue.

Probable best bowler: Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah wasn’t much needed in the first T20I and he was on the money straightaway with good pace and swing with the new ball. The vice-captain of the side bowled three overs for 19 runs without a wicket and he will be looking to be a lot more attacking in the second T20I. The speedster will be the leader of the bowling attack and he will look to add some more wickets to his tally.

Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision