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India vs Sri Lanka First T20 International Betting Tips and Preview: India Favourites for Twenty20 Contest

13:30 Wednesday 20 December 2017
Sam Rogers
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  • Rohit Sharma captains India in place of the rested Virat Kohli, but the hosts will be in safe hands, given Sharma’s success winning three trophies as a captain in the IPL. (India to win @ ) — 2/7 Betway
  • India have new faces of their own with Deepak Hooda and Shreyas Iyer coming into the batting lineup, slotting in alongside the experience of Sharma and Dhoni. (Rohit Sharma top India batsman @ ) — 23/10 Unibet

India vs Sri Lanka Preview

India head into the series full of confidence after a Test and ODI series victories in recent times. While they had it all their own way in the Test series, they were made to work hard in the 50-over game, coming from 1-0 down to win the series 2-1. Sri Lanka were appalling in the Test arena, but gave a brilliant account of themselves in the ODI series, ultimately falling short of their opponents. There is no doubt they will be second favourites in a format India have traditionally enjoyed their biggest successes, but they will know they have a young team that can play without fear of failure and without the scars of previous defeats. As we compare odds on cricket, and in particular the first T20, it is hard to see how Sri Lanka can get one over their opponents.

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India vs Sri Lanka Prediction

As we look into the first T20 betting tips in greater detail, our betting tips suggest that India will continue their good form and take a 1-o lead in the T20 series. India have had the mark of their opponents in recent times and will be full of confidence heading into the match, especially when you consider the tourists are without the dangerous Lasith Malinga. India are missing Virat Kohli who is being rested but ultimately, they will feel strong enough without their captain. Looking at the form between the two sides, it is hard to see how Sri Lanka can get a win and take the lead in the series.

India vs Sri Lanka Betting Tips

India are obvious favourites and will be hoping to replicate their Test and ODI success in the shortest form of the game. They are on home soil and play a team they have beaten regularly in recent times and will be brimming with confidence heading into this game. They have a brilliant record in the shortest format and will be keen to build on that form and continue their dominance over the Sri Lankans. Even without Virat Kohli they have plenty of talent to get them over the line. Based on everything considered, India are brilliant value with Betway for India to go on and take a series lead.

With Virat Kohli taking a deserved break for this series, Rohit Sharma take the reins for this T20 series. Sharma is an experienced batsman and will be key to lead from the front and guide the younger, less experienced batsmen in the series. Sharma has plenty of experience as a captain in T20 cricket, with a string of successes in the IPL and seems to grow in confidence with the weight of captaincy on his shoulders. With that in mind, Sharma represents great value at 23/10 with Unibet to be India’s leading batsman.

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