IND vs SL Tests: 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For

Updated - 01 Mar 2022, 10:37 AM

Mohammed Shami, India vs South Africa
Mohammed Shami appeals. (Photo: Twitter)

India and Sri Lanka will soon lock horns in a Test series. IND vs SL Test series will witness two encounters. IND vs SL 1st Test will commence on March 4. The venue of the match is IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. The 2nd Test will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from March 12 onwards. India has already defeated Sri Lanka in the T20I series after winning the first two games.

Rohit Sharma has been nominated as the new Test skipper of India after Virat Kohli stepped down as the captain last month. Dimuth Karunaratne will lead Sri Lanka against India. During the India vs Sri Lanka Test series, a few player battles will be exciting to witness. Here we talk about 3 player battles to watch out for during IND vs SL Tests.

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IND vs SL Tests: 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For

3. Dimuth Karunaratne vs Jasprit Bumrah

Dimuth Karunaratne
Dimuth Karunaratne (Image Credit: Twitter)

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Dimuth Karunaratne will be all set to lead Sri Lanka in the Test series against India. With his experience, Karunaratne might pose a challenge to Indian bowlers. Last year, the left-handed batsman gave a incredible performance in Tests, smashing 902 runs in 13 innings at an average of 69.38. He also slammed 4 centuries and 3 half-centuries.

Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah (Image Credit: Twitter)

To stop Karunaratne, Jasprit Bumrah will take the responsibility on his shoulders. Since Karunaratne is an opening batter, Bumrah will look to stop him with his pace attack from the start. Bumrah was outstanding in his previous Test series against South Africa, where he picked 12 wickets in 3 games.

2. Pathum Nissanka vs Ravichandran Ashwin

Pathum Nissanka. (Credits: Twitter)

Pathum Nissanka is another dangerous batsman in Sri Lanka. He showed a glimpse of his excellent batting in IND vs SL 2nd T20I, where he slammed a blistering 75-run knock. Nissanka will aim to come up with a stronger show in the Test series as well.

Ravichandran Ashwin, India vs Sri Lanka
Ravichandran Ashwin, Photo Credit: (Twitter)

Ravichandran Ashwin will seek to outplay Nissanka with his spin attack. Ashwin is an experienced spin bowler for India and the most crucial spinner in the linger format currently. Ashwin will be challenge for Sri Lanka on Indian soil.

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1. Rohit Sharma vs Dushmantha Chameera

Rohit Sharma, India vs Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma, Image Source: Twitter

Rohit Sharma is all set to lead India in Tests for the first time. He will bat as an opener for India. In his last Test match which he played against England, he slammed a brilliant century. With the responsibility of the skipper, the right-handed batsman will be even more motivated for his batting attack.

Dushmantha Chameera
Dushmantha Chameera (Image Credits: Twitter)

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Dushmantha Chameera will aim to outplay Rohit Sharma with his pace attack. Chameera bowled Rohit Sharma in the 2nd T20I in the first over. Chameera will aim to dominate Sharma in the Test series while the latter will aim to smash him all over the ground. Hence, it will be another exciting battle to watch out for.

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