IND vs SL 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st Test Match

Preview:

Just a few days after whitewashing Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series, India return to red-ball cricket on Friday. The two Asian giants will lock horns against each other in a two-match Test series, with the first Test being played in Mohali, followed by the final Test in Bengaluru. India suffered a surprising 2-1 series defeat to South Africa a couple of months back and will hope to bounce back in style. With Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane omitted from the squad, the selectors have already set clear their motive going forward. Rohit Sharma starts his tenure as the Test captain for India, meanwhile, Virat Kohli reaches a historic landmark as he plays his 100th Test match in Mohali.

As for Sri Lanka, their last Test series came against West Indies at home. The Lankan Lions decimated the visitors and clinched a comfortable 2-0 series win. Sri Lanka will be led by their star batsman, Dimuth Karunaratne, whereas, Angelo Matthews also returns to the Test squad after solving personal issues with the Sri Lankan Cricket Board. As things stand, Sri Lanka sits on top of the ICC WTC Championship 2021-23 board, with a 100% win record. Meanwhile, India are placed fifth, having won 49.07% of the total points.

Match Details:

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Match

Venue: Punjab Cricket Association, Mohali

Date & Time: March 04-08, 9:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

IND vs SL, 1st Test Pitch Report:

The pitch is expected to be a batsman-friendly wicket, as a good amount of runs could be piled up during the first couple of innings. However, the pitch could wear out going into the final few days, and that is when the spinners will come into effect. Both sides have quality spinners in their side to inflict substantial damage.

Injury News:

(will be added when there is an update)

IND vs SL, 1st Test Probable Playing XIs:

India

Rohit Sharma (c), Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Lahiru Thirimanne, Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Matthews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Lahiru Kumara

Top Picks for IND vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Rohit Sharma has a stellar record on home soil. The Indian skipper has amassed 1670 runs in 27 innings at home at an average of nearly 80. He also has an impressive record against Sri Lanka, having scored 419 runs in just nine innings at an average of 59.85.

Ravichandran Ashwin is a real force to reckon with on subcontinental wickets. The off-spinner has 430 wickets to his name in 84 Test matches. Ashwin also had a good record against Sri Lanka, having picked up 71 wickets in 9 Test Matches at an average of just 23.58. Moreover, he can prove to be very handy with the bat, having scored 2844 runs so far.

Ravindra Jadeja returns to the Test squad and will slot into the lower middle order. The left-arm spinner has 232 wickets to his name in 57 matches at an average of 24.84. Moreover, with the bat, he has 2195 runs to his tally at an average of 33.76.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IND vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Rohit Sharma (c), Dinesh Chandimal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Lasith Embuldeniya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IND vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli (vc), Rohit Sharma, Dimuth Karunaratne, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Angelo Matthews, Jasprit Bumrah, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin

Vice-Captain Options: Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli

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