IND vs SL Dream11 Team, Asia Cup 2022: Top 5 Fantasy Picks for India vs Sri Lanka Match
Published on: Sep 6, 2022 1:04 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 6, 2022 1:06 pm IST
IND vs SL Dream11 Team: In the third Super 4 game of the Asia Cup 2022, hosts Sri Lanka will be battling out against India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on 6 September, 2022 (Tuesday). Both the teams are coming into this important game on the back of witnessing contrasting results unfold in their respective previous matches. Sri Lanka have registered two amazing back-to-back victories against Bangladesh and Afghanistan while India lost their last game at the hands of Pakistan.
India vs Sri lanka Dream11 Team Fantasy Picks
- Virat Kohli
For India, Virat Kohli has definitely looked one of the most affluent and consistent batsmen in the ongoing 2022 edition of the Asia Cup. After his not so impressive knock during the first game of the season against Pakistan, the right-handed experienced cricketer has went on to smash two back-to-back amazing half-centuries. Virat seemed to be in his traditional good old form when he racked up an impressive innings of 60 runs off 44 deliveries that included 4 fours and 1 six in the previous Super 4 clash against Pakistan. In 6 T20 games against Sri Lanka, Kohli has notched up a total of 339 runs at an amazing average of more than 84.
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Virat Kohli Stats vs Sri Lanka in T20I
Matches | Runs | Average | 50s | Recent Form |
6 | 339 | 84.8 | 4 | 26, 30, 82, 56, 77 |
2. Kusal Mendis
Sri Lankan opening batsman Kusal Mendis has batted really well during the previous two games of the ongoing T20 tournament. In a must-win game against Bangladesh, Mendis contributed with a blazing knock of 60 runs off only 37 deliveries that consisted of 4 fours and 3 sixes to help Sri Lanka register an incredible 2-wicket victory. The right-hander also smashed 36 runs off 19 balls during the previous game against Afghanistan and stitched an explosive 62-run opening partnership with Pathum Nissanka. He will once again be a key player to watch out for from the Sri Lanka’s perspective in this match against India.
Matches | Runs | Strike-rate | 50s | Recent Form |
38 | 779 | 135.2 | 7 | 36, 60, 2, 6, 36 |
3. Hardik Pandya
India’s premier seam bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be an important performer to look forward in this crucial IND vs SL clash. He was the star player for the Men in Blue during the group stage encounter against Pakistan where he took a total of three wicket and also scored an unbeaten 33 runs off 17 balls to take his team home. Even after his ordinary outing against Pakistan during the last Super 4 clash of Asia Cup 2022, the Indian team will be hoping that he will deliver both with the bat and ball. Hardik has taken as many as 9 wickets at a brilliant economy of less than 7 in T20Is against Sri Lanka.
Matches | Runs | Strike-rate | Wickets | Recent Form |
69 | 867 | 145.47 | 54 | 0 & 1/44, 33* & 3/25, 28, 1/19, 31 & 1/22, 0/12 |
4. Bhanuka Rajapaksa
For Sri Lanka, left-handed Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been a dangerous batsman in the shorter format of the game. During the previous encounter against Afghanistan, he played a vital cameo of 31 runs off just 14 balls that included 4 fours and 1 six to help Sri Lanka chase down a target 176 runs with as many as 5 deliveries to spare. Rajapaksa has smacked as many as 2 half-centuries in T20I cricket and has a fien strike-rate of close to 140. In the opening game of the T20 competition against Afghanistan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 38 runs off 29 balls.
Matches | Runs | 50s | Recent Form |
24 | 421 | 2 | 31, 2, 38, 9, 14, 34, 4 |
5. KL Rahul
For India, senior opener KL Rahul showed glimpses of return in form during the last game against arch-rivals Pakistan. He contributed with a fine cameo of 28 runs off 20 balls that consisted of 2 amazing sixes as well. The right-hander provided the Indian team with an excellent start at the top as he and Rohit Sharma added 64 runs in just 5 overs. KL Rahul also has an incredible T20I record against Sri Lanka so far as he has scored a total of 295 runs at a remarkable strike-rate of more than 141 that includes as many as 3 half-centuries.
Matches | Runs | Strike-rate | Recent Form |
7 | 295 | 141.1 | 54, 45, 18, 4, 89 |
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Asia Cup 2022 Schedule
Date | Match | Venue | Time | Result |
27 August, 2022 (Saturday) | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | Afghanistan won by 8 wickets |
28 August, 2022 (Sunday) | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | India won by 5 wickets |
30 August, 2022 (Tuesday) | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Sharjah | 7:30 PM IST | Afghanistan won by 7 wickets |
31 August, 2022 (Wednesday) | India vs Hong Kong | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | India won by 40 runs |
1 September, 2022 (Thursday) | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets |
2 September, 2022 (Friday) | Pakistan vs Hong Kong | Sharjah | 7:30 PM IST | Pakistan won by 155 runs |
3 September, 2022 (Saturday) | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Sharjah | 7:30 PM IST | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
4 September, 2022 (Sunday) | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
6 September, 2022 (Tuesday) | India vs Sri Lanka | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | TBA |
7 September, 2022 (Wednesday) | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | TBA |
8 September, 2022 (Thursday) | India vs Afghanistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | TBA |
9 September, 2022 (Friday) | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | TBA |
11 September, 2022 (Sunday) | Final (1st Super 4 VS 2nd Super 4) |
Dubai | 7:30 PM IST | TBA |
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