Sri Lanka will look to avoid a 0-2 deficit in the T20I series against West Indies as they face off in the second match at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
After a disappointing loss in the first T20I, Sri Lanka will aim to level the series, while West Indies will strive for a decisive victory.
West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd T20I:
Date and Time: October 15; 01:30 pm GMT / 07:00 pm local
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers a balanced contest between batters and bowlers. Its dry nature, influenced by the tropical climate, generally benefits the batters, particularly with a new ball.
The captain winning the toss is expected to opt for batting first at this ground.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Charith Asalanda, Alick Athanaze, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Romario Shepherd (vc)
Choice 2: Pathum Nissanka (c), Evin Lewis (vc)
Also READ: Brandon King, Evin Lewis steer West Indies to a resounding win over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Alzarri Joseph, Maheesh Theekshana, Shai Hope, Shamar Joseph
SL vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 15, 01:30 pm GMT):
SL vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka (c), Avishka Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Springer, Terrance Hinds, Shamar Joseph
Also READ: Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2024, T20I Series – Date, Match Time, Squads, Broadcast & Live Streaming details
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