Sri Lanka are set to face off against West Indies in the opening T20I of their three-match series on Sunday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka faced a 3-0 series defeat to India in their last T20I leg, while West Indies have reached the Island nation after completing a 3-0 clean sweep over South Africa on home soil.
West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st T20I:
- Date and Time: October 13; 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 provides a good balance for both batters and bowlers. Due to the tropical climate, the pitch tends to be dry, which favours the batters, especially when the ball is new.
Captain winning the toss is likely to bat first at this venue.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Shai Hope
- Batters: Brandon King, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Roston Chase (vc)
- Choice 2: Pathum Nissanka (c), Shai Hope (vc)
Also READ: SL vs WI 2024 – Sri Lanka’s best XI for the T20I series against West Indies
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Charith Asalanka, Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie, Dunith Wellalage
SL vs WI Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 13, 01:30 pm GMT):
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(w), Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Springer, Terrance Hinds, Shamar Joseph