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Sri Lanka will take on West Indies in the first match of the ODI series, set to begin on October 20 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The hosts, led by Charith Asalanka, will look to carry forward the momentum f𝓡rom their recent T20I series win against the Caribbean side.
West Indies, under the leadership of Shai Hope, will aim to bounce back after a 🌺2-1 defeat in the 3-match T20I series. Both teams will be eager to make a strong start in this ODI leg, with the Pallekele pitch likely to offer a competitive battℱle between bat and ball.
West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st ODI:
- Date and Time: October 20; 09:00 am GMT / 02:30 pm local and IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy is known for its batting-friendly pitch. The surface is generally flat and true, providing good carry for batters. Although the new ball may offer some early movement for the pacers, batting tends to become easier as the game progress✃es.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Brandon King, Charith Asalanda
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd, Dunith Wellalage, Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Maheesh Theekshana, Alzarri Joseph
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SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Romario Shepherd (vc)
Choice 2: Dunith Wellalage (c), Roston Chase (vc)
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Avishka Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay,🧸 Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty
SL vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 20, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Men♕dis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nishan Madushka, Janith𓆏 Liyanage, Mohamed Shiraz, Chamindu Wickramasinghe
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai𓄧 Hope (c and wk), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Hayden Walsh, Matthew Forde,🌸 Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew