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IND vs SL, T20I Series: Dream11 Predictions for Match 3 [X]
India (IND) will take on Sri Lanka (SL) in the third and final T20I of the series. This match will be played at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy on July 30 at 7:00 PM IST.
Ahead 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 played 31 T20I games against each other so far. The Indian team holds the advantage in this face-off with 21 wins, while Sri Lanka have won nine of these matches.
| Stats | Matches | India Won | Sri Lanka Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 21 | 9 | 1 |
| This Series | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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IND vs SL Pitch Report
The wicket at the Pallekele stadium has looked good for batting in the first two matches. The batters have enjoyed the pace and bounce on the track and have enjoyed playing their strokes. It has been a bit different from a typical wicket at Pallekele, however, there has been a bit of help on the track for the spinners. Especially in the second innings, the ball has turned more and has troubled the batters on certain occasions. These being the third consecutive match at this venue, if the same pitch is used then there might be a bit more help for the spinners and the wicket might be a bit more slow.
Pallekele Stadium Ground Stats (IND vs SL T20I Series)
Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1
Fantasy value from the pitch report
- The pitch has been at is best when the ball has been hard and new. With the ball coming onto the bat, the batters have enjoyed playing their shots on this track and have got full value for them. The top-order batters will probably be the most rewarding picks for the fantasy contests of the match.
- As far as the bowlers, spinner might be good choices as they will get help from the wicket throughout the game. The pacers who can vary their pace and bowl good yorkers will be the better picks.
IND vs SL Fantasy Cricket Tips
India heavy fantasy XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav has looked good with the bat in both the matches. These two have so far been the most fluent of the Indian batters and will be safest picks from the category.
- Axar Patel has picked up wickets in both the games. He has enjoyed the surface as a bowler will be a rewarding pick for the game.
- Riyan Parag has looked quite effective on this track as a bowler. Although, he did not pick up a wicket in the second match, after getting three in the first, it looked like he is extracting turn from the wicket and that makes him a good option to be considered for the game.
Sri Lanka heavy fantasy XI
- Pathum Nissanka has been the most consistent batter for Sri Lanka in the series. With the consistency that he provides, Nissanka will be one of the safer picks for the game.
- Kusal Perera and Kusal Mendis could be rewarding choices as they have been in decent touch in the two games.
- Matheesha Pathirana has been the strike bowler for Sri Lanka in this tournament. He is a must-choice for the game. Besides Pathirana, Theekshana has looked good withe ball and can give you valuable points in the game.
IND vs SL Winner Prediction
India have played great all-round cricket in this series. They have not only been good in all the disciplines, but also has show great composure under pressure. The T20 World Champions look like the favourites to win the third match and complete a clean sweep.
IND vs SL Top Player Picks
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Suryakumar Yadav has been in a good form in the series [X]
Suryakumar Yadav (IND)
The new Indian T20 captain has looked in a good form with the bat in this series. Suryakumar Yadav will be carrying a great momentum into this game and could be a high return pick for the game.
Arshdeep Singh (IND)
The left-arm pacer has been consistent with the ball in the tournament. Arshdeep Singh has the wicket-taking form with him and as he bowls in the death over there are chances that he will give you points in the game.
Pathum Nissanka (SL)
The Sri Lankan opener has been the most consistent batter in their line-up. Pathum Nissanka is currently the highest run-scorer in the series, and will be one of the safer choices for the game.
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Matheesha Pathirana (SL)
The Sri Lankan pacer has been the most effective bowler in their line-up. Matheesha Pathirana has picked up crucial wickets and there are chances that he will pick up valuable points in this game too.
IND vs SL Differential Picks
Riyan Parag (IND)
This young Indian all-rounder has been effective with the ball in this series. Riyan Parag picked up three wickets in the first match and although in the second game he did not get wickets, Parag looked effective. Besides, he can also contribute with the bat and this makes him a potentially good return pick for the game.
Kamindu Mendis (SL)
This Sri Lankan middle-order batter looked in good touch during the recently concluded LPL 2024. Kamindu Mendis has carried the form into this series and has looked in the two games. With the form that he has currently, Mendis could be a game-changing pick for you in this match.
IND vs SL Fantasy Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the strength of the players in the two teams, a 1-3-3-4 or a 1-5-3-2 combination will be rewarding for the game.
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IND vs SL Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Perera
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-captain: Arshdeep Singh
India: 6 Players; Sri Lanka: 5 Players
IND vs SL Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Riyan Parag, Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-captain: Riyan Parag
India: 6 Players; Sri Lanka: 5 Players
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