Today at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot will be the third T20 game between India and Sri Lanka. India won the opening game by a thrilling two runs thanks to the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Sri Lanka won the second game by 16 runs. In this case, the third game has taken on a vital role for the series. At 7 PM IST, the third T20 match will begin.
- In Rajkot, the last T20 game will begin at 7 PM
- The toss will play a significant part, and both captains will want to bowl first
- The flat surface at Rajkot should benefit the batsmen
- In the two previous games, India’s openers did not get off to a good start.
In both games, the batting top order struggled to get things going. After failing twice in a row, Shubman Gill is now like Rahul Tripathi and doesn’t want to miss any opportunities. Even Rahul Tripathi was unable to move during his first game. Rituraj Gaekwad’s opportunity in the last game is currently up in the air. Suryakumar Yadav and Akshar Patel’s recent batting performances are encouraging news for Team India. They both gave outstanding performances in the second T20 game.
If the Indian team is altered, Harshal Patel will take Arshdeep Singh’s place in the playing XI in the bowling department. Coach Dravid has previously stated that he dislikes radical change. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, the 2022 Asia Cup champions, produced a stunning comeback and raised the alarm for India. He will likely perform better from the middle order, though. The Sri Lankan team doesn’t want to change its formula for success.
The players were defended by coach Dravid.
Young players will play in such games at some point in their careers, therefore we must be patient with them while also acknowledging that this calibre of performance is inappropriate. They are getting better. It is hard. It’s difficult to learn international cricket. We must practise moderation.
The toss might decide the game.
The flat pitch at Rajkot can be advantageous for the batsmen. Both captains will want to bowl first at the toss, which will play a significant role. They have won twice by batting first in the four T20 games played at Rajkot. In the other two games, the side that started bowling first came out on top.
In Rajkot, India has not lost a T20 game.
On the other hand, if we examine the history of the games played on this field, we find that four games were held here, and Team India participated in three of those games. India has triumphed in each of its three games. The Sri Lankan team will compete in a T20 encounter in Rajkot for the first time. India’s most recent victory occurred in June 2022 when they defeated South Africa by a lopsided 82 run score.
Probable Playing-11:
India: Hardik Pandya (captain), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Akshar Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nisanka, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Dhananjay D’Silva, Charit Aslanka, Bhanuka Rajapakse, Wanindu Hasranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahish Tikshna, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
Series: Sri Lanka tour of India, 2023
Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Date & Time: Jan 07, 07:00 PM LOCAL