IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 3rd T20I match between India and Sri Lanka.
IND vs SL Sri Lanka tour of India, 3rd T20I Match Preview:
India and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in the third and final match of the T20I series on Sunday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
Bowling first, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah took advantage of the surface wetness. Sri Lankan Openers Nissanka and Danushka Gunathilaka struggled to connect their shots. Sri Lanka scored 15 runs in the first four overs and only struck one boundary. After 16 overs, Sri Lanka was only 111 for 4, but Nissanka and Shanaka looted 72 runs off the last four.
Sri Lanka reached 183 for 5 thanks to Pathum Nissanka’s 75 off 53 balls and Dasun Shanaka’s unbeaten 47 off 19.
In response, India lost Rohit Sharma in the first over. He chopped onto his stumps and were 56 for 2 after eight overs. Sri Lanka bowlers looked helpless against their power and timing.
Sanju Samson got off to a shaky start, but he took 23 off Lahiru Kumara’s 13th over before being caught on the penultimate delivery.
With Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 74 off 44, and Ravindra Jadeja’s 45 not out off 18, India chased down the target with 17 balls and seven wickets to spare to grab an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
This is India’s 7th series win on the trot at home and they’re on a run of 11 consecutive T20I wins, starting with the win over Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has lost six out of their last seven T20Is this year. India is favorites to register their 12th victory on the trot.
IND vs SL Sri Lanka tour of India, 3rd T20I Match Details:
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Date & Time: 27th Feb, at 07:00 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
IND vs SL Sri Lanka tour of India, 3rd T20I Match Pitch Report:
The pitch here usually offers a lot of runs. Since the ground is located at a high altitude, the ball travels faster as well. In addition, the dew becomes a major factor in the evening if you’re playing during the September-March period. That’s the reason why teams prefer to chase at this venue.
IND vs SL Sri Lanka tour of India, 3rd T20I Match Probable Playing XIs:
IND: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar/Avesh Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal/Kuldeep Yadav/Ravi Bishnoi
SL: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dinesh Chandimal(w), Dasun Shanaka(c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara
Top Picks for IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
IND
Rohit Sharma will be a top captaincy choice. As an opener in T20Is, he has crossed the 40-run mark in 6 of his last 7 outings. He has made only 45 runs in the series so far.
Ishan Kishan could be a solid choice as vice-captain. The left-hander smashed a fine 89 off 56 balls (10 fours and 3 sixes) in the first T20I and was the player of the match. Hence, he will be looking to cash in on the form he built in the first game. With 105 runs in two matches, he is the second leading run-getter of this series.
Shreyas Iyer finished unbeaten on 57 at a strike rate of 203.57 in the first T20I. He struck 5 fours and 2 sixes in the knock. He notched up yet another fifty in the second T20I to take his overall tally to 131 runs from two matches.
Sanju Samson is a destructive batter who could prove to be valuable behind the stumps as well. He smashed a decent 39 runs at a strike rate of 156 in the last match.
Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best all-rounders at the current. He can get you points from both, batting as well as bowling. He finished with figures of 1/28 in his 4 overs in the opener. He smashed 45 runs at a strike rate of 250 and picked up a wicket in the last match.
Yuzvendra Chahal is a wicket-taking bowler. The Haryana leg-spinner conceded only 38 runs in his seven overs while picking two scalps in 2 matches. He will be a must-have pick for this match who will be having the responsibility of netting a few early scalps here.
Venkatesh Iyer has picked up 2 wickets in the opener. He is an able contributor with the bat down the order as well.
Harshal Patel was the leading wicket-taker for India with 5 wickets from 3 matches at an average of 21, an economy of 8.75, and a strike rate of 14.4. He had a BBI of 3/22 and is an excellent bet for wickets at the death.
Jasprit Bumrah, the quickie is the strike bowler for India and was their joint leading wicket-taker at the World Cup with 7. He picked up a wicket in the previous match.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the most impressive bowler in the opener, with figures of 2/9 in his 2 overs. He is a good pick here at 8.5 credits. He has picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 7.50 in 2 matches.
SL
Pathum Nissanka is must pick from the Sri Lanka side in this match. He can earn you hefty points by scoring runs at a good strike rate. After missing out in the first T20I, opening batter Pathum Nissanka bounced back with a team-high 53-ball 75 in the second T20I on Saturday.
Experienced opening batter Danushka Gunathilaka batted well for his 29-ball 38 in the second T20I. He will look to replicate the same in this fixture as well.
Dushmantha Chameera is Sri Lanka’s spearhead with the ball. He picked up a wicket in the previous match.
Charith Asalanka was Sri Lanka’s best batter in the first game. The left-hander struck an unbeaten half-century (53) in the first match. He also got a couple of good starts in the series against Australia.
Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka‘s cracking 19-ball 47 in the second T20I went in vain as Sri Lanka failed to defend 183. He picked up a wicket in his 2 overs at an economy of 9.50 in the opener and he is capable of chipping in with it as well.
Lahiru Kumara is a talented bowler and he has the ability to swing the ball both ways. He has struck 3 wickets in 2 matches. He will be an excellent budget pick to count on for this game.
IND vs SL Sri Lanka tour of India, Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (This series) | Dream11 Points |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 48 runs + 2 wickets | 34, 93 |
| Rohit Sharma | 45 runs | 66, 13 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 131 runs | 84, 112 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 50 runs + 1 wicket | 32, 77 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 75 runs | 2, 100 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 3 wickets | 35, 52 |
IND vs SL Sri Lanka tour of India, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan
Vice-Captain – Pathum Nissanka, Ravindra Jadeja, Venkatesh Iyer
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for IND vs SL Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Ishan Kishan
Batsmen- Rohit Sharma (c), Shreyas Iyer, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka (vc)
All-Rounders- Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Venkatesh Iyer
Bowlers- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lahiru Kumara
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for IND vs SL Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Ishan Kishan
Batsmen- Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders- Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne
Bowlers- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Lahiru Kumara
IND vs SL Sri Lanka tour of India, 3rd T20I Match Probable Winner:
India is expected to win this match.
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.