India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I

Gautam Gambhir to Debut as Head Coach for India vs Sri Lanka 1^ST T20I Series

Gautam Gambhir will debut as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team in the much-anticipated T20 series against Sri Lanka. The three-match series kicks off this Saturday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. All matches will commence at 7:00 PM IST, and fans in India can catch the live action through TV and streaming services.

Suryakumar Yadav Named Indian T20 Captain

In a strategic move, Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain for the Indian T20 squad for this series, succeeding Hardik Pandya. Yadav, a two-time ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year, will lead a strong team that includes returning players Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj, all of whom missed the Zimbabwe series.

Sri Lanka’s New Captain and Squad Changes

Sri Lanka has announced Charith Asalanka as their new captain, taking over from Wanindu Hasaranga after the T20 World Cup. Additionally, wicket-keeper Dinesh Chandimal will make his T20I comeback since February 2022. Sri Lanka’s squad also features new faces, with Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando replacing Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera.

Playing XI: INDIA vs Sri Lanka 1^ST t20I

India: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav(C), Rishabh Pant(W), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(W), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Toss Winnings –

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first.

Where to Watch Ind vs Sri Lanka 1^st T20I Match –

Catch the action of the India vs Sri Lanka T20 series 2024 with live streaming and telecast options available in India. The series will be broadcast live on Sony Sports channels, including Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5, and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD.

For regional audiences, the matches will be available on Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 3 HD (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil and Telugu), and Sony Sports Ten 4 HD (Tamil and Telugu) TV channels.

Don’t miss a moment of the excitement—stream the series live on the Sony Liv app and website.

Predictions of the match –

PP Score: 50-60

Score: 155-165

India win the match