India's Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Sanju Samson To Be Benched Again?

There will be no let-up in intensity but some fresh faces are expected to find a spot in the playing XI as India take on Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the series. Under the leadership of new coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the tourists wouldn't be aiming for anything less than a 3-0 sweep, though the result of the match remains inconsequential as far as the fate of the series is concerned. Will Gambhir and Surya give a nod to some of the benched stars in the final match of the series? It does seem so.

India secured a seven-wicket victory on Sunday in a rain-shortened match in the second T20I, thwarting Sri Lanka's charge once again.

Despite the hosts' flying start, their fight fizzled out for the second consecutive game due to subpar batting.

On the same day, the Sri Lankan women's team beat tournament-favourites India in the final for their maiden Women's T20 Asia Cup title in Dambulla but it seemed to have no impact on the men's side which continued to grapple with existing issues.

Sri Lanka's embarrassing batting collapses in the middle overs is the prime reason of their undoing in this series so far, while India have gone about their business like a true world champion side.

India has proven to be the superior side by a significant margin, demonstrating greater confidence in their plans, skills, and execution, and never faltering under pressure.

There have been moments when Sri Lanka have appeared to be running away with the contest but each time India has found their way back, particularly with their incisive bowling, to keep their upper hand.

The 'bowlers' captain' Suryakumar has not only marshalled his troops with precision to make effective bowling changes, but he has looked to lead