SL vs WI 1st ODI: After a cracking T20I series, Sri Lanka and West Indies will lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match series. Both teams are not part of the ICC Champions Trophy which will be held next year. Still, it’s an opportunity to build a team for the next Cricket World Cup.
Sri Lanka looked solid since the appointment of Jayasuriya as head coach. They beat West Indies for the first time in the T20I series. A comeback is expected from the visitors but the ODI assignment won’t be easy for the Windies. Sri Lanka defeated India last time to win a series after 28 years.
Sri Lanka Team Review
Spin is the most prominent area of Sri Lanka in home conditions where they trapped Indian batting two months back. Hasaranga is back who can be impactful with bat as well. Wellalage and Theekshana can change the game in one spell.
Kusal Mendis is in great touch, scoring three 50 plus scores in last 5 innings including a hundred. He should be in your fantasy XI alongwith Kaminu Mendis who had a remarkable start to his career. Asalanka should be your captain or vice-captain.
Avishka Fernando got two centuries against West Indies and he has an average of 77 in 4 games. Nissanka is also a decent player who can offer easy points. We advise you to pick maximum players from Sri Lanka in your fantasy XI.
West Indies Team Review
West Indies didn’t impress much in longer format and lost seven out of last 10 ODI games. We won’t recommend you picking too many West Indies players in your fantasy team. Shai Hope is someone you could bet on, alongside Evin Lewis.
Roston Chase should definitely find place in your XI for his all-round ability. Considering the spinning track, Motie would be a player to watch out. Alzarri Joseph would lead the pace attack and can pick wickets with the new ball.
SL vs WI 1st ODI 2024 Match Prediction
Given the kind of form this Lankan team is, it’s nearly tough to beat them in home conditions. They beat West Indies 2-1 in the T20I series and are going through good form under Jayasuriya. We can expect a similar result on Sunday so we back Sri Lanka to win the first ODI and take 1-0 lead in the series.
SL vs WI 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction
- Sri Lanka has an 80 per cent chance of winning the match
- West Indies have a 20 per cent chance of winning the match
SL vs WI 1st ODI Pitch Report Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. This surface will test batsmen early in the game due to moisture. In middle overs, batting will be easier but the pitch will get slower in the second innings. There will be no dew and the spin assistance will be high. Anything between 250 and 260 is a fighting score here.
Pallekele Weather Forecast
The temperature will hover between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius. As per the forecast, there is no chance of rain affecting the game but the weather will be cloudy. The wind will blow at a speed of 10 kmph, while the humidity stands at 78 percent.
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Who Will Win Today Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st ODI– Sri Lanka
SL vs WI Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keepers
- S Hope (VC)
- K Mendis
Batters
- Nissanka
- E Lewis
All-Rounders
- C Asalanka ©
- W Hasaranga
- R Chase
- D Wellalage
Bowlers
- D Madhushanka
- A Joseph
- M Theekshana
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