Who’s Likely to win the 3rd T20I – India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024

With the series wrapped up, India will face Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I on Tuesday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Suryakumar Yadav's team won two games in a row, despite the hosts giving them fits.

However, the T20 World Cup champions kept control of the proceedings, securing the series. While a series whitewash is imminent, India may look to their bench for some cricket action.

Some Changes in the Lineups

Washington Sundar had a solid run with the ball in the Zimbabwe series, and the off-spinner is expected to replace Axar Patel in the last game.

India would also prefer to give Shivam Dube some game time before the ODI series, where he would most likely replace Hardik Pandya.

India might make another change, with left-armer Khaleel Ahmed replacing Arshdeep Singh in the XI. Sanju Samson may also get a game as a wicket-keeper, allowing Rishabh Pant to recuperate before the ODIs.

India vs Sri Lanka T20 Match – India's Probable Playing XIs

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant/Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed.

Is Sri Lanka Likely to Make Changes in Batting Lineup?

With the side suffering straight defeats because of shocking batting inefficiencies, Sri Lanka will need to strengthen their middle order. Dinesh Chandimal might replace Dasun Shanaka, while Avishka Fernando could also join the side.

India vs Sri Lanka T20 Match – Sri Lanka’s Probable Playing XIs

Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal/Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Ramesh Mendis/Dilshan Madhushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando.

Recapping the Previous Two Matches

Whether it is chasing scores or setting a target, Men in Blue has made its mark in every aspect. In the first T20I match, India grabbed the win by 43 runs and by 7 wickets in the second one.

Regardless of batting or bowling first, the Indian cricket team has been efficient enough to beat all odds. The same scenario can occur in the final T20I, India has a higher chance of winning the T20I series by 3-0.

Pitch Conditions and Weather Report

Considering the pitch conditions, the average score in the first innings lies around 180. Such a score has not been a problem for the Indian Team as they already reached more than 200 runs in the first T20I.

• There is a slight possibility of light rain, which is less likely to hamper the match’s progress.
• The pitch seems to be batting-friendly, again an advantage for India.
• The pitch also favors the spinners which turn out to be another advantage for India with Khaleel Ahmed and Ravi Bishnoi playing XIs.

India Might Whitewash Sri Lanka

Considering the performances in the past two T20I matches, India has the higher to win the final T20I and whitewash Sri Lanka in the series.

Sri Lanka has not fully utilized the home-ground advantage. Will they be able to bring some magic in the final match and not lose the T20I series by a whitewash?

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