India vs Sri Lanka Predictions: India look better on paper

India will be facing off against Sri Lanka in the first game of the three-game T20 series being held, at Wankhede Stadium. India bounced back after losing the ODI series against Bangladesh and won the test series by 2-0. Will India continue to impress and get the win in the first game of the series? Who will come out on top?

India form

India will get their first quarter of the year underway with a three-game series underway against Sri Lanka. The team is led by Hardik Pandya after his title-winning charge in IPL last year. Suryakumar Yadav will be second in command to go along with Pandya. All the senior players the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are rested. The team will try out new batting orders and some new talents. Indian bowling looks weaker than ever and can be the main cause of concern for the team in blue.

India Predicted Lineup

Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik

Sri Lanka form

Sri Lanka won the Asia cup after defeating Pakistan last year but was not able to replicate the success in the World cup. Asitha Fernando and Jeffery Vandersay due to their performances in the world cup have been axed from the series. India was handed a six-wicket defeat the last time they met Sri Lanka in the Asia cup. Sri Lanka was whitewashed with a scoreline of 3-0 the last time they visited India. They will be looking to move up and get their revenge in this crucial series. 

Sri Lanka Lineup

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, D Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara

Expert betting tips

The pitch will favour the batsman and Wankhede has seen high-scoring games over the years. Batting second is the best option for the toss-winning captain with dew setting in the second innings. We expect India to do well with their new blood and a fresh squad. Expect a huge total on this ground.