On Thursday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, the 2nd T20I of a three-match series will take place between India and Sri Lanka.
Sanju Samson’s knee injury has caused India to experience another injury issue. He won’t be appearing in the next two matches. But Rahul Tripathi got lucky in this situation. He’ll probably play his first T20 game for India on Thursday. Additionally, the slow Pune pitch may need Rahul Dravid and Hardik Pandya to alter their bowling strategies.
In the second T20I in Pune, where Arshdeep Singh, who was not available for selection in the first T20I, is likely to be available, he may replace Harshal Patel, who got two wickets but gave up 41 runs in four overs.
India Probable Playing XI 2nd T20:
Ishan Kishan (WK), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Hardik Pandya (C), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel / Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Yuzvendra Chahal
Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI 2nd T20:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka.
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