SL vs WI, First ODI: Match Preview, Probable XI, Head-to-Head and Predictions – News18

After a comprehensive victory in the T20I series, Sri Lanka are set to host the West Indies in three One-day Internationals. The series opener is slated to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Balagolla on October 20. Sri Lanka made a disastrous start to the home assignment, suffering a five-wicket defeat in the opening T20I. The home side, however, bounced back and won the remaining two matches by 73 runs and nine wickets respectively.

Charith Asalanka will continue to lead Sri Lanka in the ODI series. The hosts have announced a 16-member squad featuring some exciting talents like Kamindu Mendis and Chamindu Wickramasinghe. Wanindu Hasaranga has also returned to the fold after an injury break. The spin-bowling all-rounder will add significant strength across departments. Sri Lanka were scintillating in their last ODI home series where they beat India 2-0.

Meanwhile, West Indies have not featured in any ODI game since the T20 World Cup. In their last 50-over assignment in February, the Caribbean brigade was whitewashed by Australia. Shai Hope will serve as the captain in the upcoming ODI series, with Alzarri Joseph as his deputy.

SL VS WI Head To Head (Last 5 T20Is)

2023 – Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets

2021 – West Indies won by 5 wickets

2021 – West Indies won by 5 wickets

2021 – West Indies won by 8 wickets

2021 – Sri Lanka won by 6 runs

Sri Lanka (SL) Probable XI Team

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

West Indies (WI) Probable XI Team

Alick Athanaze, Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Hayden Walsh

SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Captain: Romario Shepherd

Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga

Wicketkeeper: Shai Hope, Kusal Mendis

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Kamindu Mendis

All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Romario Shepherd, Charith Asalanka

Bowlers: Shamar Joseph, Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lanka (SL) Full Squad:

Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz

West Indies (WI) Full Squad:

Shai Hope (C), Alzarri Joseph, Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr

Sri Lanka (SL) VS West Indies (WI) Weather Forecast:

The weather in Pallekele is expected to remain partly cloudy on October 20, with a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature dropping to as low as 21 degrees Celcius. There is no chance for the rain to play a spoilsport during the first ODI match between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The wind speed is expected to be around 4-10 kmph during the 50-over clash.

Sri Lanka (SL) VS West Indies (WI) Match Details:

What: Sri Lanka (SL) vs West Indies (WI) First ODI match

When: 2:30 PM IST, Sunday – October 20

Where: Pellekele International Cricket Stadium

Where to watch SL vs WI Live Streaming: FanCode app