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The 1st ODI of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Sunday, October 20. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Sri Lanka won the T20I series by 2-1 and will be looking to win the ODI series as well. They won their last ODI series against India by 2-0 and will try to continue their winning momentum. West Indies, on the other hand, played their last ODI series against Australia in February 2024 and lost 3-0.
The two teams have played a total of 65 head-to-head ODIs. Both have won 31 matches each while three matches ended in no results.
SL vs WI Match Details
The 1st ODI of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on October 20 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The game is set to take place at 2:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SL vs WI, 1st ODI Match
Date and Time: 20th October, 2024, 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy is a high-scoring one. Fans can expect a lot of runs from batters in the form of boundaries. Spinners may get some wickets in the second innings. The last ODI played on this pitch was between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, where a total of 533 runs were scored at a loss of 13 wickets.
SL vs WI Form Guide
SL - W W T
WI - L L L
SL vs WI Probable Playing XI
SL Playing XI
No injury updates
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
WI Playing XI
No injury updates
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 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He opens the innings for Sri Lanka. He has scored 3962 runs in 133 ODI matches. Shai Hope is another good wicket-keeper option as he will bat in the top order.
Batters
Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka and Pathum Nissanka are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Both are hard-hitters of the ball and are expected to score a lot of runs in today's match. Asalanka will also bowl a good number of overs. Brandon King is another good batter pick for today's match.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Dunith Wellalage and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Spinners are expected to be more crucial than pacers in today's match. Kamindu Mendis is another good all-rounder pick for today's match. He has scored 190 runs and taken two wickets in the last nine matches.
Bowlers
Mahesh Theekshana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Mahesh Theekshana and Gudakesh Motie. Theekshana is expected to trouble West Indies batters. Alzarri Joseph is another good bowler option for today's match.
SL vs WI match captain and vice-captain choices
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is the most crucial pick from Sri Lanka as he will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has scored 919 runs and taken 87 wickets in 55 ODIs.
Kamindu Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is currently one of the best all-rounders from Sri Lanka. He is expected to bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs. He scored 190 runs and took two wickets in the last two ODIs.
5 Must-Picks for SL vs WI, 1st ODI Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Kamindu Mendis
Charith Asalanka
Dunith Wellalage
Shai Hope
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for batters, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making top order all-rounders or batters the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, S Hope
Batters: B King, P Nissanka, C Asalanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, K Mendis, R Shepherd, D Wellalage
Bowlers: G Motie, M Theekshana
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, S Hope
Batters: E Lewis, C Asalanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, K Mendis, R Shepherd, D Wellalage, R Chase
Bowlers: A Joseph, M Theekshana
