SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd T20I
The 2nd 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 Tuesday, October 15. 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, best player picks and the pitch report.
West Indies won the 1st T20I match between these two teams by 5 wickets. Sri Lanka decided to bat first and smashed 179 runs at a loss of 7 wickets. West Indies chased the target in 19.1 overs with 5 wickets remaining thanks to crucial innings by Brandon King and Evin Lewis.
These two teams have played a total of 16 head-to-head test matches. West Indies have won 8 matches, while Sri Lanka have won 8 matches. So, the head-to-head record looks pretty balanced.
SL vs WI Match Details
The 2nd T20I match of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on October 15 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, 2nd T20I Match
Date and Time: 15th 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 between these two was played at this pitch. A total of 359 runs were scored at a loss of 12 wickets.
SL vs WI Form Guide
SL - L L L L
WI - W W W W
SL vs WI Probable Playing XI
SL Playing XI
No injury updates
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
WI Playing XI
No injury updates
Shai Hope (wk), Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Springer, 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 will open the innings for his team and also performs the wicket-keeping duties. He smashed 19 runs in the last match.
Shai Hope is another good wicket-keeper option as he will bat in the top order. He didn't perform well in the last match but can play a good innings at today's batting pitch.
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.
King smashed 63 runs in the last match. Charith Asalanka is another good batter pick for today's nail-biting match.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Romario Shepherd and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Shepherd took 2 crucial wickets in the last match. Kamindu Mendis is another good all-rounder for today's match. He smashed 51 runs and took 1 wicket in the last match.
Bowlers
Matheesha Pathirana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Matheesha Pathirana and Alzarri Joseph. Matheesha Pathirana took 2 crucial wickets in the last match against West Indies. Gudakesh Motie is another good bowler option for today's match.
SL vs WI match captain and vice-captain choices
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the most crucial picks from Sri Lanka as he will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has an excellent venue record and has already taken 115 wickets in just 72 T20I matches.
Kamindu Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is another good all-rounder from Sri Lanka. He will bat two down and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. He is in top-notch form and smashed 51 runs in just 40 balls in the last match. Kamindu Mendis also took 1 wicket in just two overs.
5 Must-Picks for SL vs WI, 2nd T20I Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Evin Lewis
Kamindu Mendis
Brandon King
Matheesha Pathirana
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, E Lewis, C Asalanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, K Mendis, R Shepherd, R Chase
Bowlers: M Pathirana
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, S Hope
Batters: B King, K Perera, E Lewis, C Asalanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, K Mendis, R Shepherd
Bowlers: M Pathirana, G Motie