Three player fights to watch in the T20I series between India and Sri Lanka

Following their comfortable victories over the West Indies in both the ODI and T20I series, India will now face Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series. The opening match of the series will be played in Lucknow, following which the teams will travel north to Dharamsala for the remaining matches.

While India will be buoyed by their performance against the West Indies, Sri Lanka will enter the series after being defeated 4-1 by Australia. They will, however, take heart from their victory in the season finale, and in familiar surroundings, we anticipate them to put up a considerably stronger performance.

Dushmantha Chameera vs Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan batted first in all three T20Is against the West Indies, but he never seemed at ease. He struggled against the pace and movement on offer, which is why dealing with Dushmantha Chameera might be challenging for him.

The Sri Lankan-pacer has been one of the most improved bowlers in recent years, and he picked up seven wickets in five matches against Australia at an economy rate of 7.65. He possesses the speed and control to limit scoring and take wickets in powerplay overs.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Pathum Nissanka

Jasprit Bumrah will return to the side for this series after being rested for the series against the West Indies. Bumrah, who has been named India’s vice-captain, would aim to make an immediate impact.

Pathum Nissanka, a left-hander who has made quite an impression in the previous year, will face him. He was the biggest run-scorer in the series against Australia, with 184 runs in five matches, and he fulfils the position of an anchor excellently.

Wanindu Hasaranga vs Suryakumar Yadav

His ability to manage the tempo of the innings and then go for the kill in the final few overs makes him one of the game’s best finishers today. His arsenal of strokes against spinners is a joy to see, and it puts a lot of pressure on his opponents.

Wanindu Hasaranga, on the other hand, will confront him. Hasaranga, the man of many riddles, has returned after collapsing with Covid. At the auction, he was purchased by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a staggering 10.75 crore, making him the most expensive IPL signing from Sri Lanka ever.