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Background
The final showdown between Sri Lanka and India in the Sri Lanka tour of India 2023 T20I series will take place on Saturday, January 7th at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.
The series so far has been a thrilling one for both teams, with India winning the opening T20I by a narrow margin and Sri Lanka coming back strong in the second T20I to level the series at 1-1.
The second T20I saw Sri Lanka posting a total of 206 runs on the board, thanks to strong performances from Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka. Despite valiant efforts from India, including stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Axar Patel, they fell 16 runs short of their target.
As the teams head into the final T20I, both will be looking to bring their best games with the optimal lineup at their disposal. With some of the best T20 international stars set to take the field, fans can expect an exciting contest at Rajkot.
Pitch and venue stats
The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, located in Rajkot, India, has served as the home ground for the Gujarat cricket team in domestic cricket and a host for international matches.
The venue has a seating capacity of around 28,000 people and it has a well balanced pitch that offers something for both batsmen and bowlers.
It is known for it’s well-manicured lawns, and known to have a good bounce and carry that is helpful for fast bowlers. The pitch is expected to be slow down as the match progresses and the spinners come into play.
In terms of pitch statistics, the average first-innings score at this venue is around 175 runs. The pitch has hosted 4 T20Is till now, out of which 2 matches won by teams batting first and the other 2 matches won by teams batting second.
It’s worth noting that the highest score chased here was 202/4 by India against Australia, while the lowest score defended is 196/2 by New Zealand against India.
It’s worth noting that the highest total recorded in this venue was 202/4 by India vs Australia, while the lowest total recorded was 87/10 by RSA vs India.
The highest score chased here was 202/4 by India against Australia, while the lowest score defended is 196/2 by New Zealand against India. Based on these statistics, it can be said that the pitch is relatively balanced and offers equal opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers.
Teams will want to bat first if they win the toss.
Team News
In terms of the playing XI, India will be led by Hardik Pandya, with the lineup likely to include Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh/Harshal Patel, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Sri Lanka will be led by Dasun Shanaka and their lineup is likely to feature Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, and Dilshan Madushanka.
Who will win
Based on the current performances of both teams and their past records, experts predict India will come out victorious in this match.
However, with both teams looking to end the series on a high note, fans can expect an exciting and closely contested final T20I.
