SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st T20I
The 1st T20I match of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will see Sri Lanka (SL) squaring off against West Indies (WI) at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Sunday, October 13. 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 lost their last T20I series to India by 3-0. They lost the final T20I game to India in the super over. West Indies, on the other hand, won their last T20I series against West Indies by 3-0. They won the last match of the series by 8 wickets.
These two teams have played a total of 15 head-to-head test matches. West Indies have won 7 matches, while Sri Lanka have won 8 matches. So, the head-to-head record looks pretty balanced.
SL vs WI Match Details
The 1st T20I match of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on October 13 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The game is set to take place at 7:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SL vs WI, 1st T20I Match
Date and Time: 13th October 2024, 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla is a high-scoring one. Fans can expect a lot of runs flowing from batters in the form of boundaries. Spinners may get some wickets in the second innings when the opponent is chasing a big target. The last T20I match played at this pitch was between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, where a total of 415 runs were scored at a loss of 11 wickets.
SL vs WI Form Guide
SL - L L L
WI - W W W
SL vs WI Probable Playing XI
SL Playing XI
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Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
WI Playing XI
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Shai Hope (wk), Brandon King, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph
SL vs WI Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He opens the innings for his team and also don the keeping gloves. He has smashed 1727 runs in 70 T20I matches. Shai Hope is another quality option as he will bat in the top order.
Batters
Pathum Nissanka
Brandon King and Pathum Nissanka are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Both batters are hard-hitters of the ball and are expected to score a lot of runs in today's match. Charith Asalanka is another good batter pick for today's nail-biting match.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Roston Chase 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. Dunith Wellage is another good all-rounder for today's match. He will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs.
Bowlers
Matheesha Pathirana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Matheesha Pathirana and Alzarri Joseph. Matheesha Pathirana is expected to trouble West Indies batters in the death overs. Mahesh Theekshana 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 already smashed 675 runs and taken 114 wickets in just 71 T20I matches.
Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka is currently one of the best batters from Sri Lanka. He opens the innings for his team and constantly performs well in every match. He has already smashed 1418 runs in just 54 T20I matches.
5 Must-Picks for SL vs WI, 1st T20I Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Pathum Nissanka
Roston Chase
Brandon King
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
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, K Mendis, R Shepherd, R Chase, D Wellalage
Bowlers: A Joseph, M Pathirana
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, S Hope, A Fletcher
Batters: B King, P Nissanka, K Perera
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, R Shepherd, R Chase
Bowlers: A Joseph, M Pathirana