Sri Lanka takes center stage, clashing with West Indies in the highly anticipated third T20I encounter at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on October 17th at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best SL vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the West Indies Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Expert analysis and more.
SL vs WI Match Preview:
Sri Lanka and West Indies have engaged in a fiercely contested T20I series, with each team securing a victory in the first two matches, leveling the series 1-1.
The series’ thrilling momentum was amplified in the last game, where Sri Lanka dominated West Indies by 73 runs. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka posted 162 runs, driven by Pathum Nissanka’s impressive 54-run knock. Romario Shepherd claimed two crucial wickets for West Indies.
In response, West Indies struggled to gain momentum, managing only 89 runs, with Rovman Powell top-scoring at 20. Dunith Wellalage led Sri Lanka’s attack, securing three decisive wickets.
SL vs WI Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Sri Lanka |
9 |
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West Indies |
8 |
SL vs WI Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
24°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Precipitation |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
179 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Poor |
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Winning % |
34% |
SL vs WI Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka©, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
West Indies Playing 11: Evin Lewis, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Brandon King, Shai Hope(wk), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell©
Hot Picks for SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Dunith Wellalage – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Sri Lanka. He picked up 3 wickets in the last game. |
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Kamindu Mendis – He is a left-handed batsman from Sri Lanka who bowls left-arm spin with the ball. He smashed 19 in the last match. |
Top Picks:
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Charith Asalanka – He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka. He marked 9 runs and grabbed 2 wickets in the last match |
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Wanindu Hasaranga – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Sri Lanka. He scored 5 runs and hunted 2 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Picks:
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Gudakesh Motie – He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from the West Indies. |
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Roston Chase – He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from West Indies. |
SL vs WI Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Kamindu Mendis & Dunith Wellalage |
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Vice-Captain |
Wanindu Hasaranga & Charith Asalanka |
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Brandon King, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Ewin Lewis
- All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Kamindu Mendis (c), Romario Shepherd, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers – Alzari Joseph, Matheesha Pathirana
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Brandon King, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka (vc)
- All-rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd, Dunith Wellalage (c), Rostan Chase
- Bowlers – Alzari Joseph, Matheesha Pathirana
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I West Indies Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Alick Athanaze |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
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Bhanuka Rajapaksa |
6.5 credits |
9 points |
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I West Indies Tour of Sri Lanka 2024 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Kamindu Mendis |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Dunith Wellalage |
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Punt Picks |
Roston Chase and Evin Lewis |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-4-4-2 |
SL vs WI Match Winner Prediction:
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match, considering their recent performance.
