India has the upper hand in the T20 series against Sri Lanka.
-Vinay Kumar
The first match of the 3 T20 match series between India and Sri Lanka (Ind vs SL T20I Series) will be held on Thursday, 24 February at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. While the Indian team’s intentions are very high after sweeping the West Indies in ODIs and T20s recently, Sri Lanka’s team will go into the field with the intention of winning after losing the T20 series 1-4 to Australia. In such a situation, while captain Rohit Sharma would once again like to start the series with a win, the Sri Lankan captain would be eyeing to start with a win. India has the upper hand in the T20 series against Sri Lanka.
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So far 11 T20 matches have been played between India and Sri Lanka in India ground. Out of this, India has won 8 matches and Sri Lanka has won 2. 1 match is inconclusive. At the same time, a total of 22 T20 matches have been played between the two teams so far. Out of this, Team India has won 14 and Sri Lanka has won 7 matches. 1 match is inconclusive.
Head to Head (in India)
Total T20 matches: 11
India’s win- 8
Sri Lanka win – 2
Inconclusive – 1
The first match of the T20 series will be held at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Ikana’s pitch report
Both red clay and black soil pitches are ready in the Ekana Stadium. BCCI will decide where the match will be played. The black soil helps the spinners, while the red pitch supports the fast bowlers. It is believed that spinners get help in ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium’.
Ekana Maidan record
Total T20I matches- 7
Team batting first won – 4
Team bowling first won – 3
Average total of 1st inning – 151
Average total of second inning – 128
Highest Score – 195/2 IND vs WI
Most Chasing – 159/4 SA vs IND
Lowest Defended – 156/8 AFG vs WI