Team India won the first match of the three-match T20 series, however, in the second T20, Team India suffered a 16-run defeat, allowing the Sri Lankan team to return to the series. Now today the final and final T20 match will be played between both the teams. Before this, know what the update is about the pitch here.
How is Peach’s mood, who will be helpful?
The pitch of Saurashtra Cricket Ground in Rajkot is very good, the pitch proves to be very helpful for the batsmen in this match played in Rajkot. Team India has players like Hardik and Suryakumar Yadav. So they are likely to get help here.
Batting pitch
The Rajkot pitch supports the batsmen perfectly. A smaller boundary here along with a flat pitch will prove more helpful for the batsmen. Boundary length will be around 65-70 meters. Another high score match will be seen here on account of this pitch, meaning a score of more than 180 is possible on this pitch.
Akshar Patel is in form so his batting will also be watched. On the other hand, captain Hardik is expected to play a role like a better anchor. Both have played a lot of cricket here so are very aware of the conditions including the pitch. So both are likely to benefit.
Advantage to the batsmen
Similarly the flat pitch here creates trouble for the bowlers. It will be very easy for the batsmen to bat here. At the same time, bowlers must maintain their exact line and length from this pitch. Because no other help should be expected from the pitch.
India vs Sri Lanka head to head
So far 28 T20 Internationals have been played between India and Sri Lanka. Team India has won 18 matches while Sri Lanka has 9 wins. Meanwhile, one match remained inconclusive. Indian team has won 7 matches batting first against Sri Lanka while Sri Lanka has won 2 matches. Team India has won 10 matches against Sri Lanka while visiting team has 7 wins.
The Sri Lankan team will play a T20 match at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (SCA Stadium) for the first time. However, India have played 4 T20 matches here, out of which they have won 3 and lost 1 match. The weather is expected to be pleasant in Rajkot during the third T20 (IND vs SL Weather Forecast) between India and Sri Lanka on Saturday, January 7. The day maximum temperature is expected to be 28 degree Celsius and minimum temperature is expected to be 24 degree Celsius. No chance of rain all day. In such a situation, cricket lovers will get a chance to watch the entire match.
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