SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 1st T20I of West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024

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Sri Lanka will face West Indies in the 1st T20I of West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 2024 on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the SL vs WI match.

Match Preview

Sri Lanka enters the series hoping to turn things around after suffering a 3-0 defeat in their last home T20I series. However, the hosts will draw confidence from their recent success in Test cricket and aim to make the most of home conditions against a challenging West Indies side.

West Indies arrive in Sri Lanka with momentum from a 3-0 T20I series win over South Africa. Led by Rovman Powell, they are brimming with confidence but aware of the tricky conditions that await them.

Match Details

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando.

West Indies

Rovman Powell (C), Shai Hope (WK), Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Roston Chase, Brandon King, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph.

Pitch Report

The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers a balanced surface, with early seam movement under lights benefiting fast bowlers. Batters who can navigate the initial overs will find the even pace and bounce favorable for stroke play.

As the game progresses, spinners are expected to come into play, especially in the middle overs, with the pitch providing some turn. Although the surface is decent for batting early on, it tends to slow down, making it more challenging for batters later in the game.

Notably, teams batting first have won all three recent matches at this venue, emphasizing the importance of the toss and the advantage of setting a total.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Head-to-Head Records in T20Is

• Total Matches: 15
• Won by Sri Lanka: 8
• Won by West Indies: 7

SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team

• Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Shai Hope
• Batters: Brandon King, Pathum Nissanka
• All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Dunith Wellalage
• Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Matheesha Pathirana

• Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
• Vice-Captain: Roston Chase

SL vs WI Match Prediction

Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.

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