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India
Projected
197–227
Sri Lanka
Projected
163–187
India vs Sri Lanka (3rd T20I) at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on 27 Dec 2026: our model leans India at 82% on a balanced surface, with a projected first-innings total of 197–227.
At a glance
AI overview
India get the nod at 82% in this 3rd T20I, with Sri Lanka at 18%. It is a strong lean, not a lock.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium hosts India against Sri Lanka in the 3rd T20I, number 6 in a 6-match Sri Lanka tour of India, 2026. It is listed for Sunday 27 December 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. India have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
India's edge is their batting depth, while Sri Lanka's is their spin attack. The side whose strength suits Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium gets the first say. Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a good batting surface with a fast outfield and some help for bowlers late, so we expect a balanced surface with a first-innings score around 197–227 for India and 163–187 for Sri Lanka.
Dry weather, with the surface expected to slow and grip as the match goes on. The toss lean is to bowl first. Dew under lights makes the ball harder to grip, so chasing tends to be the easier task.
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Win probability
India 82%, Sri Lanka 18%. The strong gap leaves room for an upset.
Model lean
India
82% to win · 64-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium and India's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a true surface, India's batting depth gets the extra weight in the model.
The toss can shift this by a few points either way, so check the split again once the captains have spoken.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on balanced conditions.
India
All-rounder
Hardik Pandya
Balance of the XI
India
Fast bowler
Jasprit Bumrah
Pace-off option
Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Gloveman with power
Sri Lanka
Fast bowler
Dilshan Madushanka
Death-overs specialist
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected runs for each phase of the 20-over innings, followed by the cumulative over-by-over curve.
| Phase | India | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| PowerplayOvers 1–6 | 58–66 | 48–55 |
| Middle oversOvers 7–15 | 77–88 | 64–72 |
| Death oversOvers 16–20 | 62–73 | 51–60 |
| First innings | 197–227 | 163–187 |
Overs bowled
After 6 overs
IND 62SL 51
After 15 overs
IND 145SL 119
After 20 overs
IND 212SL 175
Ranges cover roughly a normal spread of outcomes for Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium. A collapse or a big partnership can sit well outside them.
Team details
India's edge is their batting depth, while Sri Lanka's is their spin attack. The side whose strength suits Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium gets the first say.
India come in with a deep batting order, high-quality spin and a pace attack that peaks with the new ball. In this T20I, their batting depth is their strongest suit.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle Sri Lanka's spin attack.
Sri Lanka come in with a spin-first identity, with wrist-spin and slow surfaces at the heart of their plans. In this T20I, their spin attack is their strongest suit.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Their key question is how they handle India's batting depth.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a good batting surface with a fast outfield and some help for bowlers late. Our surface tag for this match is balanced, with a scoring index of 4 out of 5.
A true surface lets either side control the game, so the toss matters less.
Dry weather, with the surface expected to slow and grip as the match goes on.
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for India vs Sri Lanka, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
A straight pick on which team wins. In limited-overs cricket there are two outcomes, plus a tie or no result.
Model split: India 82%, Sri Lanka 18%.
How this market worksA market on the coin toss that settles before play starts.
Toss lean is to bowl first on this surface.
How this market worksA session-style line on how many runs a side scores in the first 6 overs.
India 58–66, Sri Lanka 48–55.
How this market worksOver-or-under lines on a side's final first-innings score.
India 197–227, Sri Lanka 163–187.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer or wicket-taker for a team or the match.
Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are on our watchlist for India.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, run rate and required rate.
Sri Lanka usually see the biggest swing if they take early wickets.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is tagged balanced. Expect scores at or above the ground average once batters are set.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bowl first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Trade the powerplay and the death overs separately
Our projection puts the powerplay at 58–66 for India and 48–55 for Sri Lanka, and the death overs at 62–73 and 51–60.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Hardik Pandya or Sadeera Samarawickrama, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
Sri Lanka keep it interesting
India are ahead at 82%, but Sri Lanka have enough in their spin attack to make the market move quickly.
Match 6 of 6 in the Sri Lanka tour of India
Series context shapes selection and tactics. A series decider raises the stakes for both sides.
Balanced conditions add an edge
On a balanced surface the big overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A T20I at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
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Our model leans India at 82% against Sri Lanka at 18%, a strong lean. It is based on team ratings and conditions at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a good batting surface with a fast outfield and some help for bowlers late. We tag it balanced with a scoring index of 4 out of 5. A true surface lets either side control the game, so the toss matters less.
Our model projects India at 197–227 and Sri Lanka at 163–187 for the first-innings total. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bowl first. Dew under lights makes the ball harder to grip, so chasing tends to be the easier task.
It is listed for Sunday 27 December 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Hardik Pandya (India, balance of the xi), Jasprit Bumrah (India, pace-off option), Sadeera Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka, gloveman with power), Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka, death-overs specialist). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
India play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
A T20I gives each side 20 overs. The powerplay and death overs carry most of the swing.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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