IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of Sri Lanka tour of India, 2023 For 2nd T20I

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 2nd T20I: India defeated Sri Lanka in a nail-biter and take the lead of 1-0 in a three-match T20I series.

Abhimanyu Updated: June 8, 2024 schedule 5 min read

Hardik Pandya of India & Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka with Series trophy of Sri Lanka Tour of India 2023 | Source: Twitter(BCCI)

IND vs SL: Sri Lanka will lock horns against India in the 2nd T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of India, 2023 on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

Team India registered a narrow two-run victory in the T20I series opener against Sri Lanka. After being asked to bat first, India posted 162 runs on the board for the loss of six wickets with the duo of Deepak Hooda and Axar Patel adding crucial 68 runs for the sixth wicket.

In reply, Sri Lanka fell just two runs short of the target. Captain Dasun Shanaka was their top run-getter, having scored 45 runs from 27 balls. For India, debutant Shivam Mavi ran through the batting lineup of Sri Lanka, having bagged a sensational four-wicket haul.

Umran Malik also picked two wickets while Harshal Patel was pretty economical with his spell, having conceded 41 runs from his four overs spell. Heading into the second T20I, while the Men in Blue will look to take an unassailable lead in the series, the Islanders will be eager to level the series.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 2nd T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of India, 2023.

IND vs SL Match Details

Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I
Date: Thursday, January 5, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM (IST) | 1:30 PM (GMT) | 7:00 PM (Local)
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

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Pitch Report For IND vs SL, 2nd T20I

The surface at Pune will offer something for the pacers initially and as the match progresses spinners will have a crucial part in the game. Whoever wins the toss should look to bat first and pile up runs here.

Pitch Stats of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune For IND vs SL, 2nd T20I

Total matches played: 3
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won bowling first: 2

Average 1st Inns scores: 153
Average 2nd Inns scores: 128

Highest total recorded: 201/6 (20 Ov) by IND vs SL
Lowest total recorded: 101/10 (18.5 Ov) by IND vs SL
Highest score chased: 158/5 (17.5 Ov) by IND vs ENG
Lowest score defended: 201/6 (20 Ov) by IND vs SL

Injury Update For IND vs SL, 2nd T20I

IND vs SL: Sanju Samson Likely To Miss Second T20I Against Sri Lanka — Sanju Samson | Source: Twitter

Sanju Samson suffered a knee injury during the first T20I against Sri Lanka and has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. Jitesh Sharma has replaced him in India’s T20I squad.

Probable Playing XI For IND vs SL, 2nd T20I

India Playing XI

Hardik Pandya (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.

Stats of India & Sri Lanka Form in Last 5 Matches

IND Form

SL Form

IND vs SL Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for 2nd T20I of Sri Lanka tour of India, 2023

1. Ishan Kishan

The Ranchi batter looked in great touch in the opening T20I match. He scored 37 runs from 29 balls, out of which he scored 17 runs in the first over itself. He will be looking to provide India with a flying start in this match as well.

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2. Dasun Shanaka

The Sri Lankan captain played a flamboyant knock of 45 runs off just 27 balls in the first T20I. He was looking all set to take his team over the finish but couldn’t do it. He will be one of the must picks for your Dream11 fantasy team.

3. Hardik Pandya

The stand-in captain of India got 29 runs in the opening T20I game and failed to eke out any wickets. He will be one of the key players for India in the second T20I, as well as for your Dream11 fantasy team.

IND vs SL Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 2nd T20I

Player	Stats (This Series)
Hardik Pandya	45 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga	41 Runs
Ishan Kishan	37 Runs
Wanindu Hasaranga	21 Runs & 1 Wicket
Kusal Mendis	28 Runs
Hardik Pandya	29 Runs
Shivam Mavi	4 Wickets
Maheesh Theekshana	1 Wicket

IND vs SL Captaincy Picks For 2nd T20I Between India vs Sri Lanka

Suryakumar Yadav
Ishan Kishan
Wanindu Hasaranga

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 2nd T20I

India vs Sri Lanka – Fantasy Team 1

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 1 — IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 1

Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Deepak Hooda
All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Shivam Mavi, Maheesh Theekshana, Umran Malik

Captain: Ishan Kishan
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga

India vs Sri Lanka – Fantasy Team 2

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction - Fantasy Team 2 — IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team 2

Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Shubman Gill
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Maheesh Theekshana, Umran Malik

Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya

IND vs SL Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

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 for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.