India vs Sri Lanka | 1st T20I Preview, Match Predictions, Weather, Line-ups, Live Streaming, Press Conferences

03/06/2018

India commence the Nidahas Trophy against hosts Sri Lanka, who will have a massive point to prove in front of the home crowd after India’s whitewash on the last tour. India, on the other hand, are taking a risk playing a second string side who will be motivated to cement a place in the first team.

Preview

A Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni-less Indian side has got everyone talking ahead of the tri-series with some still thinking them as the favourites, while some differ. However, it would nonetheless remain a crucial assignment for deputy skipper Rohit Sharma, who has a blend of youth and experience in his hands to churn out a historic win. Sri Lanka have come back to winning ways of late this year and would want to continue that momentum under a new coach, as the side continues to remain in transition.

Who Said What

"If you go by the ratings, India is the No. 1 [No.3] team, so they always start ahead of the other teams. Whoever comes from India is a very strong team. We have to start well because we haven't been doing well at home. With Bangladesh - because of the last series - we probably have a little edge over them mentally. But still, India is the No. 1 [No.3] team."- Chandika Hathurusingha, Sri Lanka head coach

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“It's always important to know your bench strength. We’re lucky that we have got quality players who are waiting to do well. They have been consistently performing in A tours, Ranji Trophy, IPL cricket. It's the right time to blood them." - Rohit Sharma, India captain.

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Match Prediction

Betting Odds: Sri Lanka to win 7/4, India to win 4/9

Predicted XI:

India (Predicted XI) - Rohit Sharma (c), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jaydev Unadkat

Sri Lanka (Predicted XI) - Upul Tharanga, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Jeevan Mendis, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep

Playing XI

India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik(w), Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Vijay Shankar, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Yuzvendra Chahal

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Upul Tharanga, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal(w/c), Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Thisara Perera, Jeevan Mendis, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep

Pitch conditions:

A batting-friendly is expected in the first match on Tuesday, but all the subsequent games to be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium batsmen will end up with deteriorating pitches.

Weather Update:

The humidity will be a huge factor as the game progresses as it is expected to spike to 79 percent. The skies are expected to be partly cloudy and with the game scheduled to be played under lights, the stickiness in the atmosphere should make things difficult mid-game for the players.

Where:

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

When:

Mar 06, 07:00 PM LOCAL

TV Listings:

English commentary will be available in D-Sport. Hindi commentary will be available on Rishtey Cineplex/HD.

Live Streams:

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