IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for 3rd T20I
India and Sri Lanka will battle against each other in the 3rd and final T20I of the series on Saturday. Sri Lanka made an epic comeback in the 2nd T20I to level the series 1-1. Whoever wins this game will take the series.
Match Details:
India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I
Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Date & Time: January 7th at 7:00 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
What is the pitch report for IND vs SL, 3rd T20I?
It’s a completely flat batting surface and we have witnessed many high-scoring fests here in the past. The bowlers will be on the receiving end. The captain’s winning the toss will look to bowl first.
A warm and traditional welcome in Rajkot as #TeamIndia arrive for the third and final T20I, which will take place tomorrow! 💪🏾 #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/6Z7IOGO0BS
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 6, 2023
Recent form:
India: Lost Won Tie Won NR
Sri Lanka: Won Lost Lost Won Lost
IND vs SL, 3rd T20I Probable Winners:
India are expected to win this match.
What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for IND vs SL, 3rd T20I?
India
Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel / Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka
🗣️🗣️ @akshar2026 talks about his valiant quick-fire maiden T20I fifty, those 3 sixes off Hasaranga & shares a special message for #TeamIndia fans ahead of the #INDvSL T20I series decider in Rajkot 👌🏻👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/IwhnVHkEvk
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 6, 2023
Injury Updates:
As of now, there are no injury concerns. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for IND vs SL, 3rd T20I?
Top Pick – Batter
Suryakumar Yadav held his crease in the 2nd T20I when wickets were falling at the other end and showed more maturity in his innings, scoring 51 runs from 36 balls which includes 3 fours and 3 sixes.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Axar Patel didn’t show any nerves with the bat in the 2nd T20I as he entered the crease when India were struggling at 57 for 5 and went on to score 65 runs from 31 balls. Initially, he picked up 2 wickets as well.
Top Pick – Bowler
Umran Malik is running in well and bowls at a high intensity every time. Despite going for more than 9 runs an over in this series, he has picked up 5 wickets. His raw can cause major damage to the opposition.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Kusal Mendis was in a different mode in the 2nd T20I and scored 52 runs from 31 balls before getting trapped in front by Yuzvendra Chahal. In 2 matches in this series, he has scored 80 runs at a strike rate of 142.85.
X-Factor:
Dasun Shanaka has an impressive track record against India in the shortest format. The Sri Lankan skipper has scored 255 runs in the last 5 innings at an average of 255 and even picked up 4 wickets.
GAME DAY!
🇱🇰 and 🇮🇳 face off in decisive third and final T20I from a deadlocked 1-all even keel at Rajkot.3rd T20I | 07:00PM (SLST)#INDvSL pic.twitter.com/TnF83eZ2NJ
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) January 7, 2023
What are the fantasy suggested teams for IND vs SL, 3rd T20I?
1. Kusal Mendis, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Shivam Mavi, Maheesh Theekshana, Umran Malik
2. Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Axar Patel (vc), Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka
Pre-Match Analysis:
Indian bowlers let the team down early on in the innings and also at the death by giving away freebies and no balls went costly as well, as a result, they lost the 2nd T20I by 16 runs. They conceded 206 runs at the end of 20 overs. In return chasing a steep target, they were reduced to 5 for 57, and later with some spectacular display of batting from Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav they got right back on track however with the dismissal of latter the things became hard, and in the end gave up the run-chase in the final over. Shubman Gill who made his T20I debut in this series has yet to utilize the opportunity as he managed to score only 12 runs in 2 innings. Arshdeep Singh had an off day with the ball as he went for 37 runs in his 2 overs. With no senior players, the team is still in transition and will gain confidence going forward.
Sri Lanka on the other hand capitalized on the inexperienced Indian bowling unit in the 2nd T20I and drilled to all parts to secure a hard-fought 16 runs win to level the series 1-1. The openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis put up a solid foundation, adding 80 runs in quick succession. Charith Asalanka played some delightful strokes to increase the run rate in the middle overs. It was skipper Dasun Shanaka’s late flourish that helped them to surpass the 200 run-mark. Kasun Rajitha who was expensive in the 1st T20I produced an excellent spell of bowling, picking up 2 wickets at an economy of under 6. All things went well for the visitors as they finally ended their 11 matches losing streak against India in India.
