IND vs SL 1st T20I: Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks
IND vs SL, T20I Series: Dream11 Predictions for Match 1 [X]
India (IND) and Sri Lanka (SL) will be playing against each other in the first match of the T20I series. This game will be played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka on July 27 at 7:00 PM IST.
Before the start of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
IND vs SL Head-to-head Stats
India and Sri Lanka have so far played 29 T20I matches against each other. India have been the dominant side in the face-off with 19 wins, while Sri Lanka have won 9. One of the games have been abandoned due to rain.
Matches | India Won | Sri Lanka Won | No Result |
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29 | 19 | 9 | 1 |
IND vs SL Pitch Report
The pitch at the Pallekele Stadium generally is a good one for batting. However, with the progress of the match it is expected to slow down and the spinners are expected to come into the game. As far as the pacers are concerned, they need to hit the deck and vary their pace and length to be successful on the track.
Fantasy value from the pitch report
- The batters who bat in the top will be the safest picks from the match. The middle order batters who play spin well could be rewarding picks.
- The spinners are expected to be the dominant species on this track. They will be more efficient and hence could be the more rewarding picks.
IND vs SL Fantasy Cricket Tips
India heavy fantasy XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson coulkd be the most rewarding choices from the Indian batting.
- Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel could be two players who give you points in both the innings with both the bat and the ball.
- Arshdeep Sing will be seen bowling the crucial overs for India in the series and that will give him chances to pick up more wickets making him an expectedly high return pick for the game.
Sri Lanka heavy fantasy XI
- Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis and Pathum Nissanka could be good picks for the fantasy contests of the match.
- Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana could be good picks from the Sri Lanka bowling.
IND vs SL Winner Predictions
India have been the dominant team in the face-off against Sri Lanka. They have a very well rounded team and will be the favourites to win the game.
IND vs SL Top Player Picks
Yashasvi Jaiswal will be a safe choice for the fantasy contests of the match [X]
Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND)
The young Indian opener is coming into this series with a great form. Yashasvi Jaiswal can take on the bowlers irrespective of the playing conditions and that makes him a safe pick.
Suryakumar Yadav (IND)
The newly appointed T20I skipper of India, Suryakumar Yadav has dominated this format for two or three seasons. He also has a great record against Sri Lanka in this format and will be one of the safer picks for the game.
Hardik Pandya can pick up points in the both innings of the game [X]
Hardik Pandya (IND)
The Indian all-rounder can be very effective with the ball on this wicket. Besides, Hardik Pandya can also win the game with the bat and thus give you points in both the innings.
Dinesh Chandimal (SL)
This veteran Sri Lankan batter was in a good form in the recently concluded Lankan Premier League (LPL 2024). If Dinesh Chandimal gets a chance to play in this game then he will be a crucial choice in the fantasy contests.
IND vs SL Differential Picks
Axar Patel (IND)
The Indian all-rounder can be very impactful with both the bat and the ball. Axar Patel can leave his impact as a bowler on this surface and his potential with the bat as a match winner also makes him a return choice for the game.
Kamindu Mendis (SL)
This Sri Lankan middle-order batter played an impactful role in the Lankan Premier League. Kamindu Mendis is carrying a good momentum into the series and could be one of the high point earning players for the match.
IND vs SL Fantasy Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the form of the players involved, a 1-4-2-4 or a 2-2-4-3 combination will be rewarding for the game.
IND vs SL Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Binura Fernando, Arshdeep Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-captain: Hardik Pandya
India: 6 Players; Sri Lanka: 5 Players
IND vs SL Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Vice-captain: Dasun Shanaka
India: 6 Players; Sri Lanka: 5 Players