Sri Lanka Playing 11 vs India - 3rd T20I, India tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka has lost back-to-back games in the ongoing T20I series against India. The hosts have already lost the series after losing the first two games. IND vs SL 3rd T20I 2024 allows them to end the series on a winning note.

Charith Asalanka is the captain of Sri Lanka in the series and although they have shown decent performance, they have fallen apart against the lethal Indian side. They have failed with their teamwork and can change their strategy in the next match. Below we look at their predicted playing 11 for IND vs SL 3rd T20I.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 vs India - 3rd T20I, India tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka will open the batting for Sri Lanka in the last game too. The right-handed batter has done a wonderful job in the series so far, hitting 79 and 32 across both games.

Kusal Mendis (WK)

Kusal Mendis will be the other opener for the home team in the last match. The right-handed batter slammed 45 off 27 in the opening game. He will also keep the stumps.

Kusal Perera

Kusal Perera will be the best man in the No. 3 position after his half-century in the last match. The left-handed batsman also has a lot of experience in the T20Is.

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Kamindu Mendis

Kamindu Mendis got out cheaply for 12 runs in the 1st T20I but made a comeback in the 2nd game with 26 run-knock. He can also deliver some overs while bowling.

Charith Asalanka (C)

Charith Asalanka is the captain of Sri Lanka in the T20I series against India and bat in the middle-order. He got out for 7 runs in both games and will aim for a better show in the next.

Dasun Shanaka

Dasun Shanaka will be a good choice of pace all-rounder. The right-handed batter can smack runs down the order. He got out for ducks in both games and emerged costly at 12.0 economy.

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga will be a good choice of a spin all-rounder for the side. The right-arm spinner has captured 2 wickets in 2 games at 10.33 economy.

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Ramesh Mendis

Ramesh Mendis has slammed 38 runs with a decent knock of 26 in one match. He can also bowl off-spin and is an advantage for the team in the playing 11.

Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesha Pathirana would lead the pace attack for the hosts in the final game. The right-arm pacer clinched a 4-wicket haul in the opening game and 1 wicket in the last match.

Asitha Fernando

Asitha Fernando will be another pacer for Sri Lanka for the final game against India. The right-arm pacer hunted 1 wicket in the first match but did not get a chance in the 2nd game due to fewer overs with DLS.

Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana is the most crucial spinner for Sri Lanka in the IND vs SL T20I series and will be part of the playing 11 in the 2nd T20I encounter. The right-arm spinner has picked only 1 wicket so far and will aim for a better show in the next match.