WI VS SL
After two consecutive defeats the Sri lankan team will face West Indies in the last match of the ongoing ODI series.
MATCH DETAILS:
The third one day international will be played at sir Vivian Richards stadium, Antigua on 14th March. The match will start from 7 p.m. IST.
MATCH PREVIEW:
In the first ODI West Indies won by 8 wickets and in the second ODI they won by 5 wickets. West Indies will try to whitewash the visiting team. Sri Lanka on the other hand will try to get at least one big tree under their belt.
WEATHER REPORT:
The weather in Antigua is expected to be clear and sunny. There is no chances of rain. The temperature will be around 29°C.
PITCH REPORT:
The pitch at Antigua stadium is a flat one. So it will be helpful for batsman and spin bowlers. We can expect a high scoring match. In the last matches the team batting second won.
BEST COMBINATION:
2-4-2-3
AVERAGE FIRST INNINGS SCORE:
250-270
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
Danushka Gunathilaka, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Ashen Bandara, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep
Bench
Niroshan Dickwella, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Ramesh Mendis, Suranga Lakmal, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
INJURY AND AVAILABILITY NEWS:
Angelo Mathews will not be available for today’s match.
WI VS SL TOP PICKS:
Shai Hope
The West Indian wicket keeper batsman is in tremendous form. He scored 110 and 84 in his last two matches against Sri Lanka.
D Gunathilaka
This left handed batsman is the top performer for Sri Lanka. He scored two half centuries in his last two matches including a 96 in his last match.
E Lewis
The West Indian opener is a big hitter. He scored 103 in the last match. He he can put up a big score in the scoreboard in the first half of the match.
A Joseph
This right handed bowler from west indies is in consistent form. Key to a total of three wickets in his last two matches. Is also economical with his bowling.
CAPITAL VICE CAPTAIN SELECTION:
Captain: Shai Hope
Vice captain: D Gunathilaka
DREAM TEAM:
EXPECTED WINNER:
The last match is going to be a tough one for both the teams. Sri Lanka will try their best to win at least one match. Still we can expect west Indies to win this match as they have better batting and bowling line up.
NOTE: all the dream 11 predictions, match result, Captain and vice captain selection are based on my individual research.