IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match: 3rd T20I, India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024

The excitement is building as India and Sri Lanka prepare for the final T20 International of the series. The match will take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on July 30th at 7:00 PM IST. Fans can expect a thrilling contest between these two strong cricketing nations.

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match: 3rd T20I, India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024

IND vs SL Match Preview:

Team India has already secured the series with two wins, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The final game offers a chance for India to sweep the series, while Sri Lanka will be looking to finish on a high note.

In the first T20I, India achieved a convincing victory. In the second game, India bowled first, restricting Sri Lanka to 161 runs. Kusal Perera scored 53 runs, while India’s Ravi Bishnoi took 3 wickets, with Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya each claiming 2 wickets.

India chased a rain-affected target of 78 runs in just 8 overs, with Suryakumar Yadav scoring 26 off 12 balls, Yashasvi Jaiswal adding 30 off 15 balls, and Hardik Pandya finishing the game with 22 runs from 9 balls.

IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record:  

  • India: 20 wins
  • Sri Lanka: 9 wins

IND vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:

  • Temperature: 27°C
  • Weather Forecast: Light Rain
  • Pitch Behavior: Batting-friendly
  • Best Suited To: Pace & Spin
  • Average 1st innings score: 180
  • Record of Chasing Teams: Good (60% winning percentage)

IND vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):

Sri Lanka:

  1. Pathum Nissanka
  2. Kusal Mendis (wk)
  3. Kusal Perera
  4. Dasun Shanaka
  5. Maheesh Theekshana
  6. Matheesha Pathirana
  7. Asitha Fernando
  8. Dilshan Madushanka
  9. Charith Asalanka (c)
  10. Wanindu Hasaranga
  11. Kamindu Mendis

India:

  1. Shubman Gill
  2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
  3. Suryakumar Yadav (c)
  4. Rinku Singh
  5. Axar Patel
  6. Ravi Bishnoi
  7. Arshdeep Singh
  8. Mohammed Siraj
  9. Rishabh Pant (wk)
  10. Riyan Parag
  11. Hardik Pandya

Hot Picks for IND vs SL Fantasy Cricket Tips: 

Captaincy Picks:

  • Matheesha Pathirana – The Sri Lankan fast bowler is known for his speed. He took 1 wicket in the last match.
  • Hardik Pandya – The Indian all-rounder scored 22 runs and took 1 wicket in the previous game. He’s a key player for India.

Top Picks:

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal – The Indian opener scored 30 runs off 15 balls in the last game.
  • Suryakumar Yadav – India’s captain for the series, he scored 26 runs off 12 balls in the second match.

Budget Picks:

  • Kusal Perera – A powerful Sri Lankan batsman, perfect for adding depth to your fantasy team.
  • Dasun Shanaka – A versatile player who can contribute both with the bat and ball.

IND vs SL Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

  • Captain: Hardik Pandya & Suryakumar Yadav
  • Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal & Matheesha Pathirana

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1: 

Team 1:

  • Keepers: Rishabh Pant, Kusal Mendis
  • Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Pathum Nissanka
  • All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Axar Patel
  • Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Team 2:

  • Keeper: Kusal Mendis
  • Batsmen: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pathum Nissanka
  • All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Axar Patel
  • Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana (vc), Ravi Bishnoi

Players to Avoid

  • Ramesh Mendis: 6.0 credits, 18 points in the last match
  • Rinku Singh: 7.0 credits, 20 points in the last match

Expert Advice for IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction

  • SL Captaincy Choice: Hardik Pandya
  • GL Captaincy Choice: Matheesha Pathirana
  • Punt Picks: Ravi Bishnoi and Rishabh Pant

Match Winner Prediction

Given India’s dominant performance in the series so far, they are the favorites to win the third and final T20I.