India will be eyeing to seal the three-match T20 series when they take on Sri Lanka for the second T20 International at the Holkar Stadium, Indore. to be played at the Holkar Stadium at Indore on Friday. Following up on the massive 93-run win at Cuttack on Wednesday, India, led by Rohit Sharma in the absence of Virat Kohli, would be looking to display yet another commanding display against a Sri Lanka side that has been by and large been out of sorts through the entire tour. However, they possibly would have the best opportunity in the T20 format, where things can change in a rush. (Live Scorecard)
There seems no end to the woes of the visitors. While the Indian youngsters have put their hands up to deliver the goods, the Lankans are going through a terrible phase of transition during which they are badly in need of reliable performers. This series has hardly proved to be a good preparation for the challenging South Africa tour that awaits India next month, considering the home team’s domination in the absence of a good opposition in favorable conditions.
Live Updates Between India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20, straight from Holkar Stadium, Indore.
The absence of regular skipper Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan and a transformed Bhuvneshwar Kumar has not given any respite to the Sri Lankans, who overtly rely on seniors such as Angelo Mathews. However, even the senior Lankan players have struggled to counter the Indian bowlers and batsmen. A robust domestic structure coupled with Indian Premier League (IPL) has prepared good bench strength for the hosts.
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