India is gearing up for a thrilling white-ball cricket tour of Sri Lanka, commencing on July 27th and concluding on August 7th. The tour comprises three T20 International (T20I) matches and three One-Day International (ODI) matches, promising a riveting contest between the two Asian cricketing giants.
Revised Schedule Originally scheduled to start a day earlier, the tour has been pushed back slightly, with the opening T20I now set for July 27th. All three T20I matches will be held at the picturesque Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, while the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host the ODI series.
INDIA VS SRI LANKA 2024 FULL SCHEDULE
- First T20I: July 27, PICS (Pallekele) – 7 PM IST
- Second T20I: July 28, PICS (Pallekele) – 7 PM IST
- Third T20I: July 30, PICS (Pallekele) – 7 PM IST
- First ODI: August 2, RPICS (Colombo) – 2.30 PM IST
- Second ODI: August 4, RPICS (Colombo) – 2.30 PM IST
- Third ODI: August 7, RPICS (Colombo) – 2.30 PM IST
India’s Squad: With a blend of experience and youth, the Indian squad is a formidable force. Under the guidance of new head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Men in Blue will be aiming for a dominant performance.
Notable Absences: Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, key pillars of the Indian team, have been rested for this series. This presents an opportunity for young talents to showcase their abilities on the international stage.
Sri Lanka’s Squad: The Sri Lankan team, under the leadership of Dasun Shanaka, is eager to make a mark against their formidable opponents. The squad features a mix of seasoned players and promising newcomers.
India squad for Sri Lanka T20 : Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.
India squad for Sri Lanka ODI Rohit Sharma (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.
Key Players to Watch: The series will witness some intriguing battles between key players from both sides. The likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Wanindu Hasaranga are expected to play pivotal roles for their respective teams.
Expectations and Predictions: Given India’s recent success in T20I cricket, they will undoubtedly be the favorites heading into the series. However, Sri Lanka, playing on their home turf, will be eager to upset the odds. The series promises to be a closely fought contest, with both teams vying for supremacy.
Conclusion: The India tour of Sri Lanka in 2024 promises to be an enthralling cricketing spectacle. With a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents, both squads are eager to make their mark. As the two teams prepare to lock horns, fans can anticipate a series filled with exciting moments, fierce battles, and captivating cricketing action.
