IND vs SL series: 5 big players to watch out for in T20I series Team India will have to face off 5 key players in their pursuit of yet another series victory against Sri Lanka in upcoming T20Is. Sri Lanka have announced their squad against India which features a few in-form players and Wanindu Hasarnga who will be keen to pose a strict challenge against India. The likes of skipper Kusal Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka & Maheesh Theekshana will be eager to perform against India. Follow India vs Sri Lanka LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
IND vs SL series: 5 big players to watch out for in T20I series feat. Wanindu Hasaranga- check out
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga, who missed out three T20Is due to COVID, will be keen to return to action after four-fer against Australia. The 24-year-old has picked 57 wickets in just 35 T20Is at an economy rate of 6.39 rpo. The legspinner has taken 10 wickets in 6 T20Is against India at 6.2. He is known for his dangerous googly which India players need to be wary of. He will mark his first appearance in India after getting picked by RCB for Rs 10.75 crore
Pathum Nissanka
Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka was the combined top scorer in the recently-concluded 5-match T20I series against Australia. He had slammed 184 runs in 4 outings at an average of 36.8. Thus, he will be keen to perform in the upcoming 3 T20Is.
Kusal Mendis
Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis also played a crucial role as he finally guided the vistors to lone victory against Australia. After his unbeaten 69, he will be looking to continue his purple patch against India.
Dushmantha Chameera
Sri Lanka bowler Chameera needs 5 wickets to become the 5th SL bowler to complete 50 wickets in T20Is. Others on the elite list are Lasith Malinga (107), B Mendis- 66, N Kulasekara- 66 and de Silva- 57. He had earlier taken 7 wickets against Australia, most for SL in the T20I series.
Sri Lanka chasing maiden series victory in India
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- SL in India 2015/16 – Lost 2-1
- SL in India 2019/20 – Lost 2-0
Maheesh Theekshana
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana will also make his appearance in India ahead of IPL 2022 for CSK. He took 3/24 against Australia in the third contest after few impressive performances in 20 WC qualifiers. He didn’t have wickets to show for his impressive performance but bowls at an economy rate of 6.41 rpo. The mystery spinner bowls off-break, googly & carrom ball. He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in Lanka Premier League.
IND vs SL series: 5 big players to watch out for in T20I series feat. Wanindu Hasaranga- check out
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