India Playing 1st T20: The return of Ravindra Jadeja will strengthen the middle order, the first rivalry of the three T20 match series between India and Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) (IND vs SL 1st T20) on Thursday, February 24 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
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After cleaning the West Indies in ODIs and T20s, where the Indian team’s intentions are high, the visiting team is coming to India after losing the T20 series 1-4 to Australia.
In such a situation, where captain Rohit Sharma would like to start the series with a win once again, the Sri Lankan captain will be eyeing to start with a win.
Indian Team Full of Openers:-
On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, and Ravindra Jadeja have been included in the squad for the T20 series. The Indian team is full of opener players.
These include Rituraj Gaikwad, captain Rohit Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson. In such a situation, the challenge in front of captain Rohit Sharma will be with which opening pair he enters the field.
Rohit-Rituraj Can Open The Innings
India Playing 1st T20: Rituraj Gaikwad can open the innings with Rohit Sharma in the first T20.
On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer at number three, Ishan Kishan at fourth and Surya Kumar Yadav at fifth can get the opportunity.
Surya Kumar Yadav did his best in the T20 series against West Indies. Venkatesh Iyer can get an opportunity at number six.
Venkatesh Iyer did an excellent all-round performance in the last T20 against West Indies. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja, who is making a comeback, can be seen playing at number seven.
Jadeja’s Return Strengthens The Team:-
IND vs SL 1st T20: The return of Ravindra Jadeja will give a lot of strength to the Indian team’s middle order. Jadeja is capable of making quick runs in the lower order as well as bowling.
At the same time, anyone player from Yuzvendra Chahal or Ravi Bishnoi can be included in the team at number eight. The return of Jasprit Bumrah will strengthen fast bowling.
Apart from Bumrah, the responsibility of fast bowling can rest on the shoulders of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel.
India’s Probable Playing 11: 1. Rohit Sharma (Captain), 2. Rituraj Gaikwad, 3. Shreyas Iyer, 4. Ishan Kishan, 5. Suryakumar Yadav, 6. Venkatesh Iyer, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Yuzvendra Chahal 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 12. Harshal Patel.
IND vs SL 1st T20, IND vs SL: T20 Series Schedule
- 1st T20I match: 24 February, Lucknow
- 2nd T20I match: 26 February, Dharamsala
- 3rd T20I match: February 27, Dharamsala
Both Teams Are As follows:-
Sri Lanka: 1. Dasun Shanaka (Captain), 2. Pathum Nisanka, 3. Kusal Mendis, 4. Charit Aslanka (Vice-Captain), 5. Dinesh Chandimal, 6. Danushka Gunathilak, 7. Kamil Mishra, 8. Janith Lianage, 9. Wanindu Hasaranga, 10. Chamika Karunaratne, 11. Dushmantha Chamira, 12. Lahiru Kumara, 13. Binura Fernando, 14. Shiran Fernando, 15. Mahesh Dikshana, 16. Jeffrey Vandersay, 17. Praveen Jayavikrama, 18. Asian Daniels.
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India: 1. Rohit Sharma (capt), 2. Rituraj Gaikwad, 3. Ishan Kishan, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Shreyas Iyer, 6. Deepak Hooda, 7. Jasprit Bumrah (Jasprit Bumrah), 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Deepak Chahar, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Mohammad Siraj, 12. Sanju Samson, 13. Ravindra Jadeja, 14. Yuzvendra Chahal, 15. Ravi Bishnoi, 16. Kuldeep Yadav, 17. Avesh Khan.
