IND Vs SL 2nd T20I: Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report, Top Picks

Yashasvi Jaiswal in action against Sri Lanka during the first T20I (AP)

Hosts Sri Lanka and the visiting Indian team will collide in the second T20I of their three-match series on Sunday, July 28 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The much-awaited contest marks a must-win one for Sri Lanka in a bid to enforce a decider.

Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.

IND Vs SL Head-to-Head Stats

Team India holds a formidable head-to-head record against their continental rivals Sri Lanka in T20Is. Across their 30 meetings in the format, including the latest one on July 27, the ‘Men in Blue’ have emerged victorious on 20 occasions.

IND Vs SL Pitch Report

The conditions at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium tends to favor batters, with something on offer for the spinners as well. However, Matheesha Pathirana’s pinpoint wicket-yielding Yorkers in the series-opener proved that fast bowlers can also dictate terms on the surface. The average first innings total at the venue across all T20Is has emerged in the range of early 170s. Considering the overall record at Pallekele as well as the outcome of the first match of the series, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• Considering the turning nature of the surface, picking a spin-heavy team might prove beneficial for the fantasy XI. An expert speedster for the death overs will also be an ideal addition to the team.
• The batting department should consist of an explosive top-order to tackle the powerplay overs. In a bid to earn effective points from the fantasy contests, one must also select batters who can counter spin bowlers during the middle stages of the innings.

IND Vs SL Fantasy Cricket Tips

Sri Lanka Heavy Fantasy XI

• Pathum Nissanka top-scored for Sri Lanka in the first T20I with an attacking 79-run knock. His opening partner Kusal Mendis also came to the fore at the top through his blistering 45-run effort. In case of selecting a Sri Lanka-heavy team, their presence in the fantasy XI will likely prove beneficial for earning effective points.
• Matheesha Pathirana starred with the ball amidst India’s high-scoring innings in the first match. The young speedster claimed four big scalps and his wicket-taking spree might come in handy in the must-win match for Sri Lanka.

India Heavy Fantasy XI

• Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will take field in the second T20I with some match-winning runs under their belt. The trio top-scored for India in a winning cause that led to their 1-0 series lead.
• Riyan Parag became the surprise draw from India’s bowling pack through his three-fer in the first match. Selecting T20I pace experts Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya will also be considered as ideal options in case of picking an India-heavy team.

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IND Vs SL Winner Prediction

Team India won the 2024 T20 World Cup last month and also registered an emphatic win in the series-opener against Sri Lanka. Judging by their recent form and overall head-to-head record, the ‘Men in Blue’ will be considered as outright favorites to thump Sri Lanka and seal their three-match series in the upcoming game.

IND Vs SL Top Player Picks

Pathum Nissanka (SL)

• SL vs IND 2024 series stats: 79 runs in 1 match
• Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka justified his worth in the first T20I by smacking 79 runs from 48 balls. The 26-year-old holds a tendency of going big in the powerplay overs, as evidenced by his impressive white-ball record for Sri Lanka.

Matheesha Pathirana (SL)

• SL vs IND 2024 series stats: 4 wickets in 1 match
• Matheesha Pathirana kept hindering India’s run-scoring charge in the series opener with timely breakthroughs. The speedster claimed four wickets in the high-scoring innings to bag figures of 4-40. Overall, young Pathirana holds an impressive T20I bowling average of just 15.5.

Suryakumar Yadav (IND)

• SL vs IND 2024 series stats: 58 runs in 1 match
• On his full-time captaincy debut, Suryakumar Yadav bashed 58 runs from just 26 balls to chart his 20th T20I half-century on July 27. Currently ranked as the second best T20I batter by the ICC, Suryakumar’s selection in the fantasy XI is imperative for earning effective points.

Axar Patel (IND)

• SL vs IND 2024 series stats: 10 runs and 2 wickets in 1 match
• Axar Patel belted an unbeaten 10 from just five balls before picking up two key Sri Lankan wickets with the ball to cap a remarkable all-round performance on July 27.

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IND Vs SL Differential Picks

Kusal Mendis (SL)

• SL vs IND 2024 series stats: 45 runs in 1 match
• Sri Lankan opener and wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis listed 45 confident runs during his blistering opening partnership with Pathum Nissanka in the first T20I. A veteran of 67 matches, Mendis has tallied nearly 1,700 runs for Sri Lanka at an impressive strike-rate of 135.

Rishabh Pant (IND)

• SL vs IND 2024 series stats: 49 runs in 1 match
• Rishabh Pant counterattacked for Team India by punching out 49 dynamic runs in the middle overs in the series opener. Overall, the dashing wicketkeeper-batter starts out as one of the senior members of the current Indian team owing to his 75-match profile.

IND Vs SL Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-4-3-2 combination could be rewarding for the game.

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IND Vs SL Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Sri Lanka: 5 players, India: 6 players 

IND Vs SL Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues 

Sri Lanka: 5 players, India: 6 players

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