India were imposing in the series opener despite the absence of many top players.
Sri Lanka were never really in the game despite putting India in to bat first.
India vs Sri Lanka | Second T20I | Saturday 26 February 2022 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala | 15:30
India
Ishan Kishan demonstrate his explosive brilliance on the big stage, thrilling all who witnessed it as he racked up 89 off just 56 balls.
Equally, India can be pleased with the runs tacked on by Shreyas Iyer in an attacking masterclass.
It was a close complete performance from India under new skipper Rohit Sharma as the bowling unit put in a great shift too.
Yuzvendra Chahal was the star with the ball as he tore through the Sri Lanka middle order and he will be a handful going forward.
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka tried to hold things together for Sri Lanka but his half-century just wasn’t enough to get the tourists close.
Sri Lanka’s seamers were targeted early and their failure to get an early wicket put them behind the game after they won the toss.
Dusmantha Chameera should be backed to bounce back as he has proven a handy T20 bowler over the last 18 months.
Dasun Shanaka’s tactical rigidity might become an issue for a team loaded with dynamic game-changers.
Verdict: India
India should dominate this one too.
