The second India vs Sri Lanka Test, a day-night contest, starts on March 12 in Bengaluru. While India will look to reatin the momentum from their comprehensive win in the first Test, Sri Lanka will be aiming for, at least, a much better fight. Overall, this will be India’s fourth pink ball Test, third at home, and first against Sri Lanka. Besides the change in color of the ball and the timing of the match, the pink ball changes the dynamics of the match significantly. Let’s take a look at the probable team combination and key players to watch out for.
Probable Playing XIs
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Mayank Agarwal, Hanuma Vihari, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka:
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Pathun Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Suranga Lakmal, Vishwa Fernando, Lasith Embuldeniya, Dushmantha Chameera
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Match Details
India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of India 2022
Date and Time: Saturday, March 12, 2:00 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the second India vs Sri Lanka Test is expected to be a good wicket that is great for batting for the first 2-3 days, with some help for the pacers, especially under floodlights.
Key players to watch out for
Batters:
Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari, Pathum Nissanka.
All rounders
Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin.
Wicketkeepers
Rishabh Pant
Bowlers
Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Vishwa Fernando
