No Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson In As Suryakumar Decide To Bowl First Against Sri Lanka
Sanju Samson is set to play 2nd T20I (X.com)
India have won an important toss in the second T20I against Sri Lanka at Pallekele and have decided to bowl first. The big news from the Indian camp is that Shubman Gill is out to back spasm and Sanju Samson has been included in his place. It is the only change in the Indian team while Sri Lanka have brought in Ramesh Mendis in place of Dilshan Madushanka.
Sanju Samson is likely to take Gill's place at the top of the order which means he would open alongside his Rajasthan Royals teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal. Also, winning the toss is an advantage for India, as there could be a bit of moisture on the pitch due to the rain around, and Indian seamers, Siraj, Arshdeep Singh would be looking to make early inroads.
IND Vs SL, 2nd T20I: Playing XIs
India: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
Do-Or-Die Game For Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, would be looking to post a strong total after giving away their advantage in the first game with a dramatic collapse. It is also a do-or-die game for the home side, and let's see how things pan out in this crucial encounter.
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