🏏 Sri Lanka vs India 2nd T20 in Pallekele @7 PM 🏏 - Page 2

The Gambhir-Suryakumar era got off to a comprehensive start as India won the first game by 43 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. They were put into bat and the top four batters ensured 200 was breached comfortably. Sri Lanka were in the hunt until the 14th over but lost their way thereafter, losing their last 9 wickets for 30 runs. The turnaround is quick between the games and both teams wouldn't have had much time to reflect on yesterday's encounter. There were positives and some areas to work upon for the two sides. Sri Lanka's fielding in particular was very sloppy and they will have to improve drastically if they are to level the series. Will there be any changes to the playing XIs? We shall find out at the toss which is coming up..

The covers are in place. But it is not raining at the moment, just gloomy. The forecast says there is chance of rain.

6.07pm The covers have come on, perhaps as a precautionary measure with rain in the air. Hopefully the 6.30pm toss will take place on time.

Anand: "Will Sanju and Sundar get a look in in place of Pant and Bishnoi today?" -- More chances in the third T20I, I think. Khaleel and T20 World Cup winner Dube will be itching to play too.

6.28pm Toss is delayed, but hopefully the wait won't be long. Light drizzle still around. Covers are intermittently being taken off (but also brought on, just as swiftly).

Thanks for the tag Parm.

C'mon India make it 2-0

Cheers..

Rain has stopped again in Pallekele and the covers are mostly off. Square is still under cover, but the outfield is now mostly uncovered.

The covers are completely off and the ground staff are working on drying the ground. Ropes and super soppers are being used to clear the water. The toss should not be far away.

The covers are completely off and the groundstaff are working on drying the ground. Ropes and super soppers are being used to clear the water. The toss should not be far away.

18:53 Local Time, 13:23 GMT, 18:53 IST: Gautam Gambhir and Abhishek Nayar are walking out to inspect the conditions. The players have started their warm-ups. Toss at 19:15 local time and the game will start at 19:45 local.

18:47 Local Time, 13:17 GMT, 18:47 IST: The covers are completely off and the groundstaff are working on drying the ground. Ropes and super soppers are being used to clear the water. The toss should not be far away