Sri Lanka vs West Indies Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 2nd ODI match between SL vs WI?
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 2nd ODI match between SL vs WI?
MATCH: Sri Lanka vs West Indies
DATE: October 23 ,Wednesday
TIME: 2:30 PM IST
VENUE: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
TOURNAMENT: 2nd ODI 2024
Island nation Sri Lanka (SL) and West Indies (WI) will collide in the second ODI of the three-match series, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, in Kandy, on Wednesday, October 23.
Hosts are coming off a spectacular five-wicket win in the first ODI. They will look to take the same confidence in the next game and better their lead in the series. After winning the T20I series by a 2-1 margin, the island nation is looking to pull off a similar performance in the 50-over format against the visitors.
Meanwhile, for Shai Hope’s West Indies, nothing has been going in their favour. After having a disappointing campaign in the shortest format of the game, the Caribbean side couldn’t turn the tide towards themselves in the opening match, as they were restricted at 185/4 while chasing 235 runs in a rain-marred game. With the upcoming game their last hope to keep the series alive, the visitors will look to quickly regroup and get favourable results.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The track at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium assists batters. With the ball good onto the bat and the average first-inning score of 251, the batters will have a great day on the field. The spinners are expected to some help later in the game, while the pacers might see some early swing in the match. Hence the Captain winning the toss will look to bat first in the upcoming second ODI.
robable Predicted 11 for SL vs WI
Sri Lanka:
Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando.
West Indies:
Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (wk/c), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph.
Probable Top Performers from SL vs WI
Probable Best Batter: Charith Asalanka
Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka could be the best batter in the upcoming game against West Indies. With a knock of 77 runs in 71 deliveries in his last game, Asalanka led his side from the front and helped them secure a comfortable win. The southpaw has been in great touch of late and will look to continue the same momentum in the next clash.
Probable Best Bowler: Gudakesh Motie
Gudakesh Motie bowled brilliantly in the first match of the series and clinched three important wickets. With the wicket assisting the spinner, the left-arm spinner will look to exploit the conditions and will look to help his side with favourable results. The 29-year-old also had a good CPL season and is looking to replicate similar performance in the Sri Lankan soil.
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