The second T20I between India and Sri Lanka has been delayed, with the toss now scheduled for 7:15 PM and the match set to begin at 7:45 PM local time. The delay comes as players inspect the pitch and prepare for the game.
The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, secured a convincing victory in the first match and will aim to clinch the series with another win today. On the other side, Charith Asalanka, newly appointed as Sri Lanka’s full-time T20I captain, hopes to inspire his team to level the series.
Update:
Rain has stopped
Toss at 7.15 PM IST
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— BCCI (@BCCI) July 28, 2024
The delay gives fans a chance to reflect on Sri Lanka’s historic victory in the Women’s Asia Cup, where the team won its first-ever title by defeating India by 8 wickets. As the men’s team gears up for this crucial match, they might draw inspiration from the women’s team’s remarkable achievement.
Predicted Playing XIs:
India:
1. Shubman Gill
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Suryakumar Yadav (c)
4. Rishabh Pant (wk)
5. Riyan Parag
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Rinku Singh
8. Axar Patel
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Arshdeep Singh
11. Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka:
1. Pathum Nissanka
2. Kusal Mendis (wk)
3. Kusal Perera
4. Kamindu Mendis
5. Charith Asalanka (c)
6. Wanindu Hasaranga
7. Dasun Shanaka
8. Maheesh Theekshana
9. Matheesha Pathirana
10. Asitha Fernando
11. Dilshan Madushanka
Fans eagerly await the action as both teams return to the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, ready to deliver an exciting game of cricket.