IND vs SL 3rd T20: Today, the last edition of the three-match T20 international series, will pit India and Sri Lanka against one another. So far, this series has been quite thrilling. Sri Lanka recovered by winning the second T20I by 16 runs after India won the first by two runs.
Another exciting encounter may be anticipated in Rajkot if the first two games give any indication. It will be a do-or-die match for both teams as this is the third match of the 3-match series and both teams have won one match each. Today, in this article, we will know further about the nature of the pitch of Rajkot Stadium and everything related to the stadium.
Pitch report of SCA Stadium, Rajkot
The SCA stadium’s first-inning average is 179, while the second-inning average is 149. The spinners have always benefited a little from Rajkot’s pitch. Overall, it can be described as a hitter’s paradise. Even really fast bowlers must use slower deliveries on this ground to trick the batsman. If a hard pitch is thrown this time with little assistance to the spinners, another high-scoring match can be anticipated.
How important will the toss be?
At this stadium, four T20 International games have already been held. The unique aspect is that the outcomes are the same whether you aim for this target or pursue it. Thus, in Rajkot, the toss is not particularly significant. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first since the series is on the verge of do or die and he needs to have an objective in mind.
Record of Saurashtra Cricket Stadium
- Total Matches: 4
- Matches won batting first: 2
- Matches won bowling first: 2
The run average of Saurashtra Cricket Stadium
- First-inning score on average: 179
- The second inning’s average score: 149
Statistics related to the score of Saurashtra Cricket Stadium
- Highest Total: 202/4 (19.4 overs) made by India against Australia
- Lowest Total: 87/10 (16.5 overs) made by South Africa against India
- Lowest score to be defended: 196/2 (20 overs) by New Zealand against India
- The highest score chased: 202/4 (19.4 overs) by India against Australia
Probable Playing 11 of India and Sri Lanka
India Probable XI: Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh/Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal
Srilanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka
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