SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Sri Lanka will kick-start a 15-day grueling home schedule with the first T20I match against the West Indies in Dambulla on Sunday. This three-match T20I series will be followed by a three-game ODI series against the same team before Sri Lanka departs for a critical two-match Test series in South Africa.
Sri Lanka hasn’t played white-ball cricket in two months. Their last outing in this format was the three-match ODI series against India, which they won 2-0 after the fourth match ended in a tie. However, their form in T20Is remains a significant concern, especially after losing 0-3 at home against Team India.
Nonetheless, the hosts will be optimistic about their chances, primarily because the visitors are without some high-profile players, including Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell.
Match Info:
- Teams: Sri Lanka vs West Indies
- Tournament: Three-match T20I bilateral series
- Match Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
- Ground: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
- Pitch Type: Balanced
- Expected first innings score: 150-160
SL vs WI Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a balanced surface with some help for the new ball bowlers. Spinners also tend to get purchase off the deck, but the even bounce and the true nature also help in playing shots.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Stats
| Total Matches | 21 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 09 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 12 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 141 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 116 |
| Highest Total | 209/5 by Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Lowest Total | 40/10 by Malaysia Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Highest Total Chased | 167/2 by Sri Lanka Women vs India Women |
| Lowest Total Defended | 133/6/7 by Thailand Women vs Malaysia Women |
Weather Report: Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st T20I match might get affected as there’s around 60% chance of rain in Dambulla on Sunday.
- Maximum Temperature: 26°C
- Chance Of Rain: 56%
- Humidity: 87%
- Wind: 11 km/h
SL vs WI Head To Head Record
The head-to-head record between Sri Lanka and West Indies in T20Is is almost identical. In 15 matches, Sri Lanka won 8 times while seven matches were won by West Indies.
| Matches played | 15 |
| Sri Lanka Wins | 08 |
| West Indies Wins | 07 |
| No Result | 00 |
SL vs WI Live Streaming Info: When and where to watch Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st T20I live?
The match between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be streamed live on FanCode and Sony LIV mobile apps and website. Also, the match can be watched on Sony Sports Network.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Sri Lanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga is fully fit and will be starting the match against West Indies.
- Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana are the key players in Sri Lanka’s Playing XI.
West Indies
- West Indies are without a host of first-team players such as Andre Russell and Nicholas Pooran.
- But there is enough quality in WI’s squad, specially because most players are in great nick due to their participation in CPL 2024.
TOP Picks For SL vs WI Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Wanindu Hasaranga:
- Dunith Wellalage:
- Roston Chase:
- Shai Hope:
Vice-Captain Options:
- Maheesh Theekshana:
- Matheesha Pathirana:
- Kamindu Mendis:
- Alzarri Joseph:
SL vs WI Predicted Lineups
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka(c), Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana
West Indies Playing XI: Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w), Rovman Powell(c), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph
Full Squads
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando.
West Indies: Rovman Powell (C), Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w), Alick Athanaze, Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Springer, Terrance Hinds, Shamar Joseph, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Teams
SL vs WI Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: K Mendis, S Hope
- Batsmen: B King, P Nissanka
- All-rounders: W Hasaranga (VC), R Shepherd, D Wellalage (C)
- Bowlers: G Motie, A Joseph, M Theekshana, M Pathirana
SL vs WI Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: S Hope
- Batsmen: B King, P Nissanka
- All-rounders: W Hasaranga (C), K Mendis, R Chase (VC), R Shepherd, D Wellalage
- Bowlers: A Joseph, M Theekshana, M Pathirana
