SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd T20I
The 3rd 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 Thursday, October 17. 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.
West Indies won the 1st T20I match between these two teams by 5 wickets. Sri Lanka made a comeback in the 2nd T20I by winning the match by 73 runs. They scored 162 runs while batting first and bowled out West Indies for only 89 runs.
Today's match will be the series decider, and the team winning the match would win the series.
SL vs WI Match Details
The 3rd T20I match of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on October 17 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, 3rd T20I Match
Date and Time: 17th October 2024, 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla is well-balanced. Fans can expect a good score match with a lot of wickets by bowlers. Batting first should be preferred at this pitch as spinners start getting assistance in the second innings. The last T20I match between these two was played at this pitch. A total of 251 runs were scored at a loss of 15 wickets.
SL vs WI Form Guide
SL - W L L L L
WI - L 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, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
WI Playing XI
No injury updates
Andre Fletcher (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.
Mendis has smashed 45 runs in the last two matches. Andre Fletcher is another good wicket-keeper option as he will bat in the top order.
Batters
Charith Asalanka
Brandon King and Charith Asalanka are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Asalanka has already smashed 68 runs and taken 2 wickets in the last two matches.
Pathum Nissanka is another good batter pick for today's nail-biting match. He smashed 65 runs in the last two matches.
All-rounders
Kamindu Mendis
Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Mendis has already taken 1 wicket and smashed 70 runs in the last two matches.
Wanindu Hasaranga is another good all-rounder for today's match. He has smashed 6 runs and taken 3 wickets in the last two matches.
Bowlers
Matheesha Pathirana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Matheesha Pathirana and Alzarri Joseph. Matheesha Pathirana has already taken 3 wickets in the last two matches against West Indies.
Maheesh Theekshana is another good bowler option for today's match. He has taken 3 wickets in the last two matches.
SL vs WI match captain and vice-captain choices
Dunith Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage 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 took 3 crucial wickets in the last match against West Indies.
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. He has already smashed 70 runs and taken 1 wicket in the last two matches.
5 Must-Picks for SL vs WI, 3rd T20I Match
Wanindu Hasaranga
Dunith Wellalage
Kamindu Mendis
Romario Shepherd
Charith Asalanka
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
Batters: B King, P Nissanka, C Asalanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, K Mendis, R Shepherd, D Wellalage
Bowlers: M Pathirana, M Theekshana, A Joseph
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: K Mendis
Batters: E Lewis, C Asalanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, K Mendis, R Shepherd, D Wellalage, R Chase
Bowlers: M Pathirana, M Theekshana, A Joseph