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The second ODI between Sri Lanka and the West Indies is set to take place on Wednesday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
The hosts have been commanding throughout the tour, having secured a convincing 5-wicket victory (via the DLS method) in the first ODI. With that win, Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series against the Caribbean side and will be looking to maintain their dominance in this crucial encounter.
West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd ODI:
- Date and Time: October 23: 9:00 am GMT / 2:30 pm local/ 2:30 pm IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy is renowned for its batting-friendly pitch. The surface is typically flat and reliable, offering consistent bounce that benefits batters. While the new ball might provide some early assistance to fast bowlers with a hint of movement, conditions generally improve for batting as the match wears on, making it a favourable venue for accumulating runs.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Shai Hope
- Batters: Brandon King, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Roston Chase, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Maheesh Theekshana
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Shai Hope (c), Charith Asalanka (vc)
Choice 2: Roston Chase (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
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SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Gudakesh Motie, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd, Jeffrey Vandersay
SL vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 23, 2024, 9:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Pathum Nissanka
West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (wk/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Evin Lewis, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew