India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2023, date, time, venue, weather forecast,ย Wankhede stadium pitch report, ground stats, tickets, live streaming and team news
Following a 2-0 Test series victory over Bangladesh, India will now compete in a three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka. Following the end of the three-match T20 series, both sides will compete in a three-match ODI series.
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai pitch report today, weather report, T20 records and is it batting or bowling IND vs SL 1st T20 2023
Excitement levels ๐ as the #INDvSL T20I series starts today โ #TeamIndia | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/NAU8w6cIrS
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 3, 2023
With that stated, we’ve got you covered for India versus Sri Lanka T20 series, including the date, location, pitch report, team news, and other details.
When is the India-Sri Lanka T20 series?
India and Sri Lanka are set to face off in a three-match T20 series, with the first game slated for Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Wankhede Stadium.
Wankhede Stadium pitch report
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium offers excellent conditions for batsmen, with the pitch becoming slower as the game progresses. Variable bowlers can help to put a break on the run flow. The dew will also play a factor, and we should anticipate a high score at the venue.
In contrast, the side that wins the toss and chooses to chase has won five of the seven t20 games played at this venue. The average first-innings total at the venue is 194 while, it drops to 184 in the second innings. As a result, the captain who wins the toss may opt to bowl first.
Weather forecast
According to Accuweather, the temperature at Wankhede Stadium on January 3, 2023, will be between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, with a 0% chance of precipitation. The stadium will have 60% humidity and 45% cloud cover. It’s great news for cricket lovers as they will be able to watch a whole t20 game without being interrupted by rain.
Wankhede Stadium T20I stats
Wankhede Stadium has hosted seven Twenty20 International games, two of which have been won by the side batting first and five by the team bowling first. The stadium’s average first-inning score is 192, while the average second-inning score is 184.
Team news
Hardik Pandya will captain team India in the series, while senior players like KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli have been rested. Mukesh Kumar and Shivam Dube are set to make their debuts, while Suryakumar Yadav has been named the series’ vice-captain.
Squads
India: Ishan Kishan, Mukesh Kumar, Shubman Gill, Shivam Mavi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson(w), Hardik Pandya (captain), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Rahul Tripathi,
Sri lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Lahiru Kumara, Avishka Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Kasun Rajitha, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Tickets
Tickets for the IND vs SL series 2023 are currently on sale and can be purchased here.
Live Broadcast details
Fans can watch the series live on Star Sports channels ( 7: 00 PM IST), or they can stream it on Disney+Hotstar.
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