Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is set to host the 1st T20I of the 3-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka tomorrow. Both teams would want to start their new year on a good note, and the pitch in Wankhede has always produced some great T20 matches in the past.
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India will be led by Hardik Pandya in this series, and it will be interesting to see the approach of the Indian team without their senior players in this format. This home season is very important for the Indian team, and they would want to start on a positive note.
Sri Lanka’s performance in the T20 format has been full of highs and lows. Dasun Shanaka is the captain of the side, and he has got a new vice-captain in Wanindu Hasaranga. This side has shown promises, and the players have the ability to outplay any team on their day.
Wankhede Stadium pitch report 1st T20
The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is back hosting a T20I match after a spell of more than three long years. It is certain that the T20 matches in Mumbai are always fun as this is one of the best batting tracks in the country, and the same can be expected in this match as well.
A red-soil surface will be used at the Wankhede, and this track generates a good amount of bounce. In the initial overs of the match, the pacers will be able to swing the ball. This is a beautiful batting track where the batters will get the full rewards for their shots. The shorter boundaries and fast outfield make the job a lot easier for the batters.
A total of 21 IPL 2022 games were played here, where the average 1st innings score was 168 runs, but it is safe to say that this score won’t be safe at all here at the Wankhede Stadium. The dew factor will play a massive part in this match, and both captains will chase upon winning the toss.
