SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd ODI
The second ODI of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Wednesday, October 23. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
Sri Lanka won the T20I series by 2-1 and will be looking to win the ODI series as well after winning the first match by five wickets. West Indies, on the other hand, must win today's match to stay in the series. They managed only 185 runs while batting first in the first ODI. Sri Lanka chased the revised DLS target in 31.5 overs.
The two teams have played a total of 66 head-to-head ODIs. Sri Lanka have won 32 matches while West Indies have won 31. Three matches ended in no results.
SL vs WI Match Details
The second ODI of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on October 23 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, 2nd ODI Match
Date and Time: 23rd 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 a few wickets in the second innings. The last match played on this pitch was between these two teams. A total of 419 runs were scored at a loss of nine wickets in 70.2 overs.
SL vs WI Form Guide
SL - W W W T
WI - L L L L
SL vs WI Probable Playing XI
SL Playing XI
No injury updates
Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Janith Liyanage
WI Playing XI
No injury updates
Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, 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 is expected to bat in the top order. He scored only 13 runs in the last match but has an excellent venue record. Shai Hope is another good wicket-keeper option as he will bat in the top order.
Batters
Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka and Brandon King are the 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 scored 77 runs and took one wicket in the last match. Sherfane Rutherford is another good batter pick for today's 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. Hasaranga took two crucial wickets in the last match. Kamindu Mendis is another good all-rounder pick for today's match. He scored 30 runs in the last match.
Bowlers
Gudakesh Motie
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie. Motie is expected to again trouble Sri Lanka batters as he took three wickets in the last match. Jeffrey Vandersay is another good bowler option for today's match.
SL vs WI match captain and vice-captain choices
Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is the most crucial pick from Sri Lanka as he will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs. He scored 77 runs in just 71 balls in the first ODI and also took a wicket in his quota of 10 overs.
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the best all-rounders from Sri Lanka. He is expected to bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He took two crucial wickets in the last match.
5 Must-Picks for SL vs WI, 2nd ODI Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Charith Asalanka
Roston Chase
Kusal Mendis
Gudakesh Motie
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Match Expert Tips
It is advisable to make a team keeping in mind that the pitch is expected to suit batters. 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, S Rutherford, C Asalanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, K Mendis, R Chase, D Wellalage
Bowlers: G Motie, A Joseph
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, S Hope, N Madushka
Batters: B King, S Rutherford, C Asalanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, R Chase
Bowlers: G Motie, A Joseph, J Vandersay