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WI VS SL: Dream Team and Preview

West Indies vs Sri Lanka dream11 prediction, match prediction, captain and vice captain choices, and more.

WI VS SL

West Indies and Sri Lanka ( WI VS SL ) are going to face off each other in a 3 Match ODI series. This match being the first of them would be unpredictable and entertaining to watch.

West Indies won the T20 series 2-1 and would love to continue their winning form. On the other hand, Sri Lanka would be eyeing for a comeback and secure the ODI series.

MATCH DETAILS

This match is the 1st ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour to West Indies which will be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua on 10th March, 7:00 pm IST.

MATCH PREVIEW

The 1st of the 3 ODI’s between West Indies and Sri Lanka is all set to take place with both the teams looking for a victory.

Both the teams have some promising young talents which brings in more excitement and energy in the match. We can expect a nail-biter and a thrilling match.

WI VS SL WEATHER REPORT

The weather at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua is expected to be clear without any chances of rain. The temperature would hover around 25° Celsius.

WI VS SL PITCH REPORT

The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua is suited for batting. It may offer some assistance to the fast bowlers.

The team winning the toss would bat first and set up a good total.

BEST COMBINATION

AVERAGE 1st INNINGS TOTAL

250

WI VS SL PROBABLE PLAYING XI

West Indies

Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (wk), Darren Bravo, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Mohammed, Kieron Pollard (C), Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph

Bench

Kyle Mayers, Kevin Sinclair

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep

Bench

Niroshan Dickwella, Ashen Bandara, Kamindu Mendis

INJURY AND AVAILABILITY NEWS

Not Available

PLAYER TO WATCH OUT

Shai Hope

Windies opener Shai Hope averages around 52 in ODI cricket. He has been a consistent performer for the West Indian side and has the ability to score big. He would be very crucial to build partnership and hold the innings from one end.

WI VS SL TOP PICKS

Wanidu Hasaranga

Wanidu Hasaranga is going through a tremendous form in limited overs cricket. He has been excellent with both bat and ball for Sri Lanka. His performance in the T20 series was one of the few positives for Sri Lanka. He is expected to continue his form and perform well for his side.

Evin Lewis

Evin Lewis is an explosive opening batsman who on his day can solely rattle out the opposition. With Shai Hope alongside holding one end he would be free to play his natural game and take on the bowlers.

Angelo Mathews

The most experienced Sri Lankan player in the lineup Angelo Mathews would be the key in Sri Lanka’s inning. He is a consistent and dependable middle order batsman who can play according to the situation and can handle pressure well. He would have a lot of responsibilities on his shoulder.

Kieron Pollard

West Indies’ skipper Kieron Pollard is a dangerous and experienced all rounder. He can build partnership when there is a collapse and also has the lethal ability to score quickly. He can also chip in a few overs and grab a couple of crucial wickets.

CAPTAIN AND VICE CAPTAIN CHOICES

Captain Options: Shai Hope/ Kieron Pollard

Vice Captain Options: Evin Lewis/ Angelo Mathews

DREAM TEAM

Small League Team

Grand League Team

EXPECTED WINNER IN THE MATCH

West Indies are expected to win this match seeing the current form of their players and also their winning record. They have a lot of match winners in their squad which gives them an edge over Sri Lanka.

Note: The Dream 11 teams, predictions, match results, expected lineups, Captain and vice captain choices are based on my individual research.

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