India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I LIVE Updates: After beating Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the first T20I on Saturday (July 27), Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India will face the Islanders in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series on Sunday (July 28). The must-win match for the hosts is scheduled to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Indian players produced a super show with the bat in the series opener, and they will be eager to maintain the red-hot form on Sunday as well. A win in the second match in a row will help the world No. 1 T20I team go 2-0 up in the bilateral series. However, the team management will expect a better show from India’s bowling unit, which struggled to take wickets in the first half of the Sri Lankan innings on Saturday.
As for the hosts, they will look to come up with a better show in all three departments of the game and secure a win over the Suryakumar Yadav-led side to keep the series alive.
India’s likely playing XI: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka’s likely playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
India (IND) vs Sri Lanka (SL) Weather Forecast:
The weather in Kandy will be partly cloudy with a 17 percent chance of precipitation. The temperatures will hover around 30 degrees Celsius during the day and 23 degrees Celsius at night. Humidity levels are predicted to not exceed 73 percent, whereas wind speeds will range between 10 km/h and 15 km/h.
India (IND) vs Sri Lanka (SL) Match Details:
What: India (IND) vs. Sri Lanka (SL) 2nd T20I
When: 7:00 PM IST, Sunday, July 28
Where: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele
Live streaming and telecast details: SonyLIV app and website
