India, the world champions, are the favorites going into the series.
Interestingly, both India and Sri Lanka had a number of outstanding batting performances. In keeping with that, we showcase the strongest alliances in SL-IND T20I games.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul – 165 runs
The second T20I among India and Sri Lanka in Indore back in 2017 saw the hosts score a record 260/5.
Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul added 165 runs.
Rohit crushed hundred years (43-ball 118). He smoked 12 fours and 10 sixes. Rahul hit 89 from 49 balls with the assistance of five fours and eight sixes.
SL were bowled out for 172 from that point.
Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli – 119 runs
The main T20I between the different sides in Colombo, 2017, saw Sri Lanka score 170/7. Dilshan Munaweera pounded 53 from 29 balls.
India required a quality exertion in the run-pursue and they did as such in style, winning by seven wickets (174/3).
Virat Kohli and Manish Pandey added 119 runs for the third wicket. Kohli scored an unbeaten 82. Pandey hit 51* from 36 balls.
Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan – 111 runs
In February 2022, the first T20I in Lucknow saw India go out of control as they oversaw 199/2.
Rohit and Ishan Kishan added a strong 111-run stand in 11.5 overs. Rohit scored 44 from 32 balls.
Kishan proceeded with his adventures and scored 89 from 56 balls.
In a run-pursue of 200, the Lankans neglected to show character, being limited to 137/6.
Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav – 111 runs
In January 2023, the third T20I in Rajkot saw the Indian cricket crew post a mammoth score of 228/5.
Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav added a staggering 111-run represent the third wicket.
Gill left for 46 preceding Suryakumar proceeded to hit an unbeaten 112. He struck at 219.60.
Accordingly, the Lankans were collapsed for 137. Arshdeep Singh guaranteed a three-fer.
Upul Tharanga and Kusal Perera – 109 runs
The second T20I among India and Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017 saw Upul Tharanga (47) and Kusal Perera (77) add 109 runs for the subsequent wicket. The two players got out with hardly a pause in between from there on in a pursuit of 261.