IND vs SL Live: The Men in Blue are set to start their home season with a 3-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. A new-look Indian team, void of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul has been named, which will take on a full-fledged Sri Lankan side. Apart from Suyakumar Yadav and the skipper Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are also named in the squad. In this article, we will take a look top 5 battles to watch out for in the upcoming T20I series. Follow India vs SriLanka LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
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1. Ishan Kishan vs Lahiru Kumara
In the absence of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan is set to open the innings against SriLanka. The left-handed batter will be looking to make the most of the field restrictions. However, he is likely to come face to face against SriLanka’s express pacer Lahiru Kumara. To note, Kumara concedes runs at 8.25 against the left-handers in T20Is. The speedster has picked 30 scalps in 25 T20Is averaging 23.9.
2. Suryakumar Yadav vs Wanindu Hasaranga
Suryakumar Yadav showed his top form in 2022, particularly in T20Is. Recently named as India’s vice-captain, Suryakumar is slated to bat at the number three position for the Men in Blue. Wanindu Hasaranga will definately challenge him in the middle overs and their battle would certainly be enticing. Notably, Yadav has an astonishing strike rate of 193.75 vs leg-spinners in T20Is. On the other hand, Wanindu Hasaranga boasts an economy rate of 6.44 versus right-handers in T20Is.
3. Arshdeep Singh vs Pathum Nissanka
Young batter Pathum Nissanka has quickly emerged as one of the top batter in the SriLankan setup. Pathum Nissanka has amassed 1015 runs averaging 29.85 in 36 T20Is including 173 runs in Asia Cup 2022 and 214 runs in T20 World Cup 2022. Opening the innings for the visitors, Nissanka will have to be watchful against India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. Apart from swinging the new ball, Arshdeep also has a sharp bouncer and a quick yorker in his arsenal. Both Nissanka and Arshdeep will be looking to come on top against each other in the upcoming series.
4. Yuzvendra Chahal vs Avishka Fernando
Yuzvendra Chahal might play a crucial role in India’s success in the upcoming T20I series. The leg-spinner will want to take some crucial wickets during the middle-overs. Avishka Fernando who might bat at the number 3 position for SriLanka will need to see out Chahal. To note, Avishka played his last T20I game in February 2022. The right-handed batter looks comfortable against the spin bowling and might look to anchor the SriLankan innings.
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5. Washington Sundar vs Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SriLanka have included a number of left-handed batters in their squad. Explosive batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa is one of them. The left-handed batter boasted a strike rate of 134.01 in 2022. Sundar who looks more competent against the left-handed batters will have the job to scalp Bhanuka quickly before he can do damage with the bat. Apart from Bhanuka, Sundar can also come handy against Charith Asalanka who is also a left-handed batter.
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