India v Sri Lanka 3rd T20i Tips

Player of the Match: Axar Patel

It might come as a surprise but Axar Patel has been the top-performing batter for India in the three-match T20I series so far. The spin all-rounder is in phenomenal form with the bat. In two matches, he has collected 96 runs at an average of 96 and a strike rate of 188.24. In the first T20I, Axar formed a crucial partnership with Deepak Hooda to take the hosts to a score of 162 runs. He hammered 31* runs in just 20 balls with the help of three boundaries and one maximum. The 28-year-old continued his batting exploits in the second match as well. Though India lost the game, the Delhi Capitals player won hearts with his inning of 65 runs. He faced only 31 balls in the middle and his knock included three fours and six sixes. Moreover, Axar has been doing well with the ball as well. He is the third-highest wicket-taker for India with two wickets at an average of 27.50 and an economy rate of 7.86.

Top Sri Lanka Player: Dasun Shanaka

The skipper Dasun Shanaka has been the breakout performer for Sri Lanka in the T20I series. The middle-order batter is currently ruling the run-scoring charts. He has accumulated 101 runs in two matches at an average of 101 and a strike rate of 206.12. The 31-year-old was also the player of the match as the island nation won the second T20 International. He added 56 runs to the scoreboard in 22 balls at a strike rate of 254.55. The odds are in the favor of the captain to be the top player for his team on Saturday.

Top wicket-taker of the match: Umran Malik

The young Indian seamer Umran Malik is one of the favorites to emerge as the top wicket-taker on Saturday. He has picked the most wickets in the tour so far. In the first match, Umran picked two wickets as India defended 162 runs. Meanwhile, it was the second match that saw the pacer delivering a headline performance. He dismissed the likes of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, and Wanindu Hasaranga while giving 48 runs in his four overs.