Last time India and Sri Lanka faced off in T20I at MCA, Pune, Lankan Lions dominated the game and won it convincingly by 5 wickets with two overs to spare. This time around, team India is leading the 3-match T20I series by 1-0 and will look to seal the deal in final T20I.
It will be quite an uphill task for the spirited Lankans, as Team India’s batting and bowling is firing on all cylinders. Although, Sri Lanka have experienced a campaigner in the form of Lasith Malinga who can inspire them to a victory.
Match Details:
The 3rd T20I of the 3-match series is scheduled to be played on 10th January at MCA Stadium, Pune. Live-action of this T20I will begin at 7:00 PM local time.
If in India, you can catch all the live action of India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I 2020 on Star Sports Network. The live streaming of this match will be available on Hotstar.
What can you expect from the Pitch?
The pitch last time around assisted the seam bowlers greatly. This time it is expected to be the same; so, bowlers who can swing the ball around at pace will be more than handy at this ground.
Weather Conditions/Report:
The weather is expected to be sunny, although it won’t be too hot. Comfortable playing conditions are sure to bring the best of the players and keep the crowd buzzing throughout.
Possible Playing 11:
Following are the possible playing 11 of team India and Sri Lanka for the 3rd T20I.
INDIA:
Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav/Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah.
Bench Strength: Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal/Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Manish Pandey.
SRI LANKA:
Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (wk), Oshada Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa/Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Isuru Udana/Kasun Rajitha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Lasith Malinga (c).
Bench Strength: Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Mendis, Lakshan Sandakan, Kasun Rajitha/Isuru Udana.
Team News:
Team India might want to experiment with the playing 11 by including Chahal instead of Kuldeep.
Sri Lankan team might go with much faster Kasun Rajitha instead of Isuru Udana.
Fantasy Cricket Tips and Tricks:
We provide you with tips and tricks, based on which you can set your fantasy cricket team, and win small and grand leagues on fantasy cricket app.
Following are few suggestions for Captain and Vice-Captain for this T20 encounter.
Captain Choices: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga.
Vice-Captain Choices: Shreyas Iyer, Navdeep Saini, Kasun Rajitha, Danushka Gunathilaka.
Our Fantasy Cricket Playing 11:
We follow cricket closely and analyse it to the best of our knowledge. The predictions are based on recent form of the players, match conditions, and various other crucial factors. Following are team combinations that can lead you to big winnings!
Probable Playing 11 team:
Wicket-keeper: Kusal Perera.
Batsmen: Virat Kohli (C), Lokesh Rahul (VC), Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando.
All-rounders: Washington Sundar, Dhananjaya de Silva.
Bowlers: Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Wanindu Hasaranga.
Dream team:
Wicket-keeper: Kusal Perera.
Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul (C), Danushka Gunathilaka (VC), Avishka Fernando.
All-rounders: Washington Sundar, Dhananjaya de Silva.
Bowlers: Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Wanindu Hasaranga.
Power Pick Player:
Our power pick player for India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20 is Jasprit Bumrah.
Bumrah’s accuracy and control, both during start and death overs, is impeccable. With the Pune pitch expected to assist seamers, he could work his magic and restrict the Lankans for the below-par score.                              Â
Our Advice:
Pick the in-form players, bowlers who can swing the ball, and technically sound batsmen for the seamer-friendly Pune pitch. Make the best possible fantasy cricket team on KhelChamps app.
 Match Prediction:
According to our match prediction for India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20 match, team India is expected to win this contest and take the series 2-0.
Conclusion:
*Disclaimer: The above predicted teams are purely based on analysis, understanding, and cricketing knowledge of the author. Hence, make your own decision and consider the above points while making your fantasy cricket team.
