Top 3 India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20 Match Predictions & Data Analysis

The second of three T20s between India and Sri Lanka takes place on Thursday evening at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. India won the opening game of the series by 2 runs on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Catch live action of this game from 7 PM.

Take an in-depth look of our top 3 match predictions and data analysis for IND vs SL 2^nd T20.

Match details

Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20 2023 Date and Time: January 5th Jan 2023, 7:00 pm IST. Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune. Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports Network Winner: India

India vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds:

	1xBet	Parimatch	JungliWIN
India	1.25	1.15	1.30
Sri Lanka	3.10	3.00	3.20
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Top 3 India vs Sri Lanka Prediction & Analysis:

This young Indian cricket showed that they can also win without having big names like Rohit, Kohli and Rahul. India side is looking too strong as compare to Lankans. India has a fine record in bilateral T20 series, not losing any since 2021. But Sri Lankan side can’t be underestimated. They gave a close fight in the last match.

PREDICTION #1 –SRI LANKA TO WIN

Reasons:

• Sri Lankan bowling attack is quite experienced as compare to India. This time Hasaranga could be threat because in 52 matches he has now taken 86 wickets at an average of just 14.48 and at an extremely impressive economy of just 6.67.
• Pune venue suits Sri Lanka. In 2016, Sri Lanka beat India by 5 wickets.
• This match is going to be do-or-die for Sri Lanka so if they can play fearless cricket, it will end up surprising India.
• Sri Lankans players Nuwan Thushara, Dhananjay De Silava, Kasun Rajitha, and Hasaranga have done great job in last few t20 matches. So in upcoming match they can surprise Indian fans.
• Indian top order batting is quite an issue as we have seen in the last match. So, Sri Lanka can take advantage because their bowling is quite sharp.

PREDICTION #2 –D SHANKA TO BE THE TOP BATTER

Reasons:

• Shanaka is looking good as he scored 45 runs in the last game. His record against India is quite impressive; in 19 matches against India, he scored a total of 306 runs with an average of 25.50, a strike rate of 128.03 and highest inning is 76*.

PREDICTION #3 –HASARANGA TO BE THE TOP BOWLER

Reasons:

• All-rounder W Hasaranga was amazing in last year, he was the top wicket-taker in 2022.
• This 25yr old Sri Lankan spinner took 15 wickets with average of 13.26 and his best was 3/8.  

India vs Sri Lanka Toss Prediction:

Teams winning the toss have won 2 out of 3 times in the MCA, Pune

According to our experienced cricket predictors and experts Sri Lanka is more likely to win the toss.

Pitch Report:

Black soil makes up the pitches at MCA Stadium, which should help spin bowling. The pitches here are renowned for being initially favourable to batting but also support good spin bowling. The chasing team has an advantage on the wickets based on past international and IPL games.

Weather Report:

The weather in Pune on the match day, January 5, predicts a warm, slightly humid evening with a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 24 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain throughout the entire day or during the playing hours.

• Temperature: 28°C
• Precipitation: 1%
• Humidity: 70%
• Wind: 18 km/h

India Probable Playing XI

Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya (c), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka

Conclusion:

Despite having only one World Cup trophy, the Indian cricket team is dominating in Twenty20. The Indian cricket team’s records in bilateral T20 series, whether they are playing at home or away, are fascinating. However, the team is missing Rohit, Kohli, and Rahul, so winning the series may be difficult. The Sri Lankan side, on the other hand, has been consistent since their Asia Cup triumph, but they are still looking for momentum, and this match could provide them with that thing.

According to our experts’ predictions, Sri Lanka might surprise India in this upcoming fixture.