India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between IND vs SL?

Following a narrow victory in the series opener Team India (IND) will clash against visitors Sri Lanka (SL) in the second T20I of the series in Pune on Thursday, January 5. Hardik Pandya's men will take the field in hopes of sealing another bilateral series at home against the visitors.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will feel hard done by the loss in the first T20I at the Wankhede as they missed out on a glorious chance of going 1-0 up in the three-match series. The Lankan bowlers, especially the spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, were exceptional on the night. But their batters could not do the job in the second innings, failing just two short of a par target set by India.

India have a few headaches of their own heading into the decisive clash as veteran leggie Yuzvendra Chahal was taken to the cleaners in the series opener. Harshal Patel bowled a dismal penultimate over as well in a poor outing against the neighbors. However, the hosts will be buoyed by the performance of their young guns and are firmly placed to register another series victory against their hapless neighbors.

Match Details

Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Date & Time: January 5, 7:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Live Score India (IND) vs Sri Lanka (SL)

Pitch Report

The surface at this venue is a batter's dream as the pitch does not have much for the bowlers, with the shorter boundaries also aiding the batters. The spinners might get some grip in the latter overs, however, the team winning the toss will be inclined to chase in the match given the flatness of the track.

Probable Playing XIs

India:

Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya (c), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal

Bench: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Washington Sundar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Tripathi, Mukesh Kumar

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka

Bench: Lahiru Kumara, Avishka Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Sadeera Samarawickrama

IND vs SL Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 27, India – 18, Sri Lanka– 8, N/R- 1, Tied- 0

In India

Matches- 15, India – 12, Sri Lanka– 2, N/R- 1, Tied- 0

Probable best batter of the match

Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka)

The Sri Lankan skipper loves playing against India, and he nearly pulled off another spectacular chase for the visitors with his sizzling 45 off just 27 deliveries. His reputation as a white-ball finisher has been on the rise since 2021 and India will be worried about the threat Dasun Shanaka poses at the fag end of an innings.

Probable best bowler of the match

Shivam Mavi (India)

While the debutant Shivam Mavi took home the plaudits for his memorable 4/22 in his maiden outing, Umran Malik was impressive as ever on a pitch that was a batter's ally. The speedster was bang on the money from the get-go and even landed the killer blow by dismissing the dangerous Dasun Shananka in the death overs. The 'Jammu express' ended with impressive figures of 2/27 in his four overs without compensating on his pace as his delivery to dismiss the Sri Lankan skipper was clocked at 155kmph.

Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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