SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Following wins in the first two ODI matches, Sri Lanka will look to sweep the series against the West Indies in the third and final ODI. The match is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Rain affected both previous matches, and similar conditions are expected, with a 90% chance of rain in Pallekele on Saturday.
The Sri Lankan cricket team is on the rise across all formats. The 1996 champions have struggled for form since the retirement of players like Lasith Malinga and Kumar Sangakkara, but recent results indicate significant improvement in all formats. They won a Test match in England, defeated India in an ODI series, clean swept New Zealand in Test matches, and secured both the T20I and ODI series against the West Indies.
As for the West Indies, their inconsistency continues. They started this tour with a win in the first T20I match, but since then, they have lost two T20Is and two ODI matches.
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Match Info:
- Teams: Sri Lanka and West Indies
- Tournament: Three-match Bilateral ODI series
- Match Start Time: 02:30 PM (IST) on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
- Ground: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Pitch Type: Balanced but Spin Friendly
SL vs WI Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch report: The pitch at Pallekele generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with the average first-innings score being 250. Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest total here, scoring 381/3, while the West Indies defended the lowest total at the venue, 206/9. Chasing teams have an advantage, winning 25 of the 44 matches, while teams batting first have won only 17 times.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Stats
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 17 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 25 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 250 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 204 |
| Highest Total | 381/3 by Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
| Lowest Total | 70/10 by Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka |
| Highest Total Chased | 314/6 by Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
| Lowest Total Defended | 206/9 by West Indies vs Sri Lanka |
Weather report: The first two matches in this series have been affected by rain and the script is likely to be the same going into this game as well, as there’s 90% chance of rain in Pallekele on Saturday.
- Maximum Temperature: 29°C-30°C
- Chance Of Rain: 90%
- Humidity: 88%
- Wind: 11 km/h
SL vs WI Head To Head Record
With their recent five-wicket victory in the second ODI, Sri Lanka now leads the head-to-head ODI record against the West Indies, with 33 wins out of 67 games, compared to the West Indies’ 31 wins. Sri Lanka has won four consecutive ODIs, while the West Indies are on a four-match losing streak.
| Matches played | 67 |
| Sri Lanka Wins | 33 |
| West Indies Wins | 31 |
| No Result | 03 |
Form In Last Five Games (ODI):
Sri Lanka extended their ODI winning streak to four matches following victories in the first two games of this series. The West Indies, on the other hand, are on a four-game losing streak.
- Sri Lanka: L W W W W
- West Indies: W L L L L
ODI Ranking:
- Sri Lanka: 07
- West Indies: 10
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
- Both teams have a full set of players available for this game.
- Since the result of this game won’t affect the series, both teams might make some changes in this game.
TOP Picks For SL vs WI Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Charith Asalanka: Sri Lanka’s captain is in outstanding form, scoring 77 in the first ODI and an unbeaten 62 in the second. He’s arguably the most in-form player in the series.
- Sherfane Rutherford: The West Indies’ top performer, Rutherford scored an unbeaten 74 in the first ODI and followed up with 80 in the second match.
- Wanindu Hasaranga: Hasaranga picked up four wickets in the last ODI. He’s taken 11 wickets across three T20Is and two ODIs against the West Indies.
- Gudakesh Motie: Motie scored a half-century and took a wicket in the last ODI. He’s the most threatening bowler for the West Indies.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Nishan Madushka: Scored 69 in the first ODI and 39 in the second, showing consistency early in his ODI career.
- Dunith Wellalage: A potential match-winner, capable of impacting games with both bat and ball despite going wicketless in his last three matches.
- Maheesh Theeksana: Another premium spinner for Sri Lanka, Theekshana can turn games with his bowling alone.
- Roston Chase: The all-rounder can contribute significantly with both bat and ball for the West Indies.
SL vs WI Predicted Lineups
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando
West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Teams
SL vs WI Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: K Mendis, N Madushka
- Batsmen: C Asalanka (VC), S Rutherford
- All-rounders: W Hasaranga (C), R Chase, R Shepherd, D Wellalage
- Bowlers: G Motie, A Joseph, M Theekshana
SL vs WI Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: S Hope, N Madushka
- Batsmen: C Asalanka, B King
- All-rounders: W Hasaranga (C), R Chase, K Mendis, D Wellalage (VC)
- Bowlers: G Motie, A Joseph, M Theekshana
