The second Twenty20 International will be played at Pune between India and Sri Lanka. India is 1-0 up in the three-match T20I series after a stunning triumph in the first encounter. After some early hitches, India batted first in the first T20I and managed to score 162 at the conclusion of 20 overs. Deepak Hooda hit 41 off 23 balls, while Ishan Kishan hit 37 off 29.
Dasun Shanaka, the captain, got 45 points from 27 balls. Shivam Mavi took four wickets, while Umran Malik and Harshal Patel each took two. Sri Lanka will look to make a comeback in the series, while India will look to go 2-0 ahead.
Match details:
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka
- Date: 5th January 2023
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India
Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
- Ishan Kishan is an Indian left-handed batsman. He hit 37 home runs in the previous game.
- Shivam Mavi is an Indian right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler. In the previous game, he took four wickets.
- Pathum Nissanka is a Sri Lankan right-handed batsman. He only scored one run in the previous game, but he has the potential to score a lot in the following game.
- Dhananjaya de Silva is a Sri Lankan right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. In the previous game, he scored 8 runs and got 1 wicket.
Match Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
- Captain – Shivam Mavi, Ishan Kishan.
- Vice-Captain – Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya De Silva.
Dream11 Team:
- Ishan Kishan, Keeper (C)
- Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Deepak Hooda, and Pathum Nissanka are the batsmen.
- Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Dhananjaya de Silva are all-rounders (VC)
- Maheesh Theekshana, Umran Malik, and Shivam Mavi are the bowlers.
Expert Advice :
Ishan Kishan will be an excellent leadership candidate for the minor leagues. Shivam Mavi is a solid candidate for leadership in the big leagues. Shubman Gill and Bhanuka Rajapaksa are two safe bets. For this game, the optimal fantasy/Dream11 combination is 1-4-3-3.
Probable XIs:
India:
- Shubman Gill
- Ishan Kishan(wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Deepak Hooda
- Rahul Tripathi
- Hardik Pandya©
- Axar Patel
- Harshal Patel
- Shivam Mavi
- Umran Malik
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Sri Lanka:
- Kusal Mendis(wk)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Charith Asalanka
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Dasun Shanaka©
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Dilshan Madushanka
Weather Report
On matchday, the temperature is forecast to be approximately 22°C, with 55% humidity and a wind speed of 11 km/hr. During the game, there is no danger of rain.
Pitch Report
The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is known for its batting-friendly ground, which is likely to provide the batters a significant edge over the game’s two innings.
Fast bowlers may benefit from the track in the later stages of the game, while spinners will be most successful in the middle overs.
Where to watch
The second T20I between India and Sri Lanka will be streamed live on Disney+Hotstar in India, while the live telecast will be accessible on the Star Sports Network.