Three Indian players to watch out for during Ind-SL T20I series

India vs Sri Lanka: India exhibited a decent performance in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. They won the first game quite easily, outclassing the Sri Lankans in all departments. Sri Lanka performed well in the second ODI as compared to the first one but couldn’t win the game.

The Island nation, however, ensured that they don’t get whitewashed 3-0 and won the third T20 by 3 wickets. India, hence, take the series 2-1.

Ahead of the three-match T20 series, Sri Lanka are expected to come hard as one could expect three exciting games of cricket. For India, the series would act as an audition for players ahead of the T20 World Cup. Indian players know the importance of the upcoming three games and would be keen to showcase their best performance.

In this article we look at three players to watch out for:

1. Prithvi Shaw:

Indian’s talented opening batsman showed a glimpse of his destructive batting in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. In just 24 balls, he smashed 43 runs, a knock which was laced with 9 boundaries. He made a run-a-ball 43 in the last ODI of the series on Friday. Shaw has been in an oustanding form with the bat.

The intent he shows right from the start of his innings has received worldwide praise. His scintillating strike rate is one of the reasons why he is one of the biggest contenders for the opening slot for the T20 World Cup. Once again, all the eyes will be on Prithvi Shaw in the T20 series. The fans are eager to watch the cracking cover drives. heart-warming cuts and scintillating straight drives from the youngster.

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