The first game of the three-match Twenty20 International series between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Guwahati on Sunday.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and opener Shikhar Dhawan are returning to the home team's lineup after recovering from injuries.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have recalled former skipper Angelo Mathews after a 16-month-long absence from T20Is.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bowl first.


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