India vs Sri Lanka 2020: 2nd T20I, Indore - Sri Lanka's Predicted Playing XI
Published - 06 Jan 2020, 12:35 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:03 AM
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India vs Sri Lanka 2020: 2nd T20I, Indore – Sri Lanka’s Predicted Playing XI; So, the first game of the year or the decade was washed out for Sri Lanka, who were pretty eager to display their skills on the field against the strongest Indian side. With only two games left in the series, the Lasith Malinga-led side would like to make the most of the conditions in the second game in Indore on January 7th.
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The youngsters in the unit are raring to go, as every game is an opportunity for them to impress the skipper and the board ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. It will also be a perfect chance for the seniors to show what they are capable of doing on the field.
Sri Lanka’s Predicted Playing XI:
1. Danushka Gunathilaka:
The swashbuckling batsman will open the innings for the team in Indore. He is one of those few batsmen, who can take away the game from the opposition on his day with ease. Gunathilaka will also offer off-spin for his skipper during crunch moments of the game.
2. Avishka Fernando:
This lad is one of the finds for the Sri Lankan team in 2019. He can tackle the best bowling attacks in the world and already showed his brilliance with the bat during the ODI world cup 2019. The team management will hope him to come good against the quality Indian attack.
3. Kusal Perera:
Kusal Perera is one of the finest match-winners for Sri Lanka. The flamboyant cricketer doesn’t care about the bowler, as he always eyes to get those boundaries for the team. He is one of the pillars for the current unit and will be the player to watch out in the next game in Indore.
4. Oshada Fernando:
Yet another flamboyant cricketer, who can make a difference for Sri Lanka. He has got the skills to get those boundaries more often than not, once he gets settled in the middle. The youngster would like to show his calibre against India to book a place in the upcoming World Cup.
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5. Bhanuka Rajapaksha:
He can take the game away from the opposition with his explosive batting in the middle. Rajapaksha garnered the name for scoring his knocks under pressure in Pakistan. The flamboyant striker of the ball can hit the ball a long way when required.
6. Dhananjaya de Silva:
Yet another charismatic all-rounder, who can win the game for Sri Lanka. He is a useful off-spin option and can be used as a floater for the team. The youngster has got the skills to tackle the best lineups in the world with his class.
7. Dasun Shanaka:
Shanaka is in the form of his life with the bat. Dasun Shanaka can change the complexion of the game on his day with his big-hitting skills. Besides that, he is a handy bowling option as well. He had a brilliant series under his belt in Pakistan and had a good stint in the ongoing BPL season as well.
8. Isuru Udana:
Udana was one of the highlights for Sri Lanka in the last year. He developed his batting skills and got excellent variations under his belt with the ball. Isuru Udana’s performance will be one of the crucial factors for Sri Lanka to win the game against India.
9. Wanindu Hasaranga:
India always got troubled with Sri Lanka’s spinners in the past. After Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis making an impact, the team management is hoping Wanindu Hasaranga to show his magic against the Indian team, this time. Besides that, he can also whack the ball cleanly down the order.
10. Lahiru Kumara:
The well-built and muscular fast bowler Lahiru Kumara would like to leave his impact on the series. He is pretty consistent with his line and lengths, and also uses his slower ball to deceive the batsman. It will be an exciting fight between him and the Indian batsmen.
11. Lasith Malinga:
He will be the man to watch in the upcoming contest. The experienced Lasith Malinga would like to use all his expertise to contain the Virat Kohli-led side with the bat. Playing for Mumbai Indians, Lasith Malinga already got enough knowledge of Indian conditions. He will also be the centre of attraction for his captaincy.
