SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is expected to assist spinners and slow bowlers.

By Pratyusha Bhawar

Updated - 19 Oct 2024, 23:04 IST

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After clinching the three matches of the T20I series by 2-1, the Sri Lanka cricket team turned their head towards the One Day Internationals as they set to lock horns against the West Indies in the three matches of the ODI series, set to commence from October 20 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.

West Indies have had a great start to the T20I series but the hosts bounced back very well to win the second and third games to grab the series. Charith Asalanka and his men carry momentum with them, heading into the forthcoming ODI series. The host's biggest strength seems to be their spin department, which makes them top favorites here. 

It's worth mentioning that Charith Asalanka led the Sri Lanka team has recently thwarted Team India in the ODI series by 2-0 which was played in July and August. Notably, the West Indies cricket team needs to address their batting against Islanders spinners, or else they might lose in the ODI after losing in the T20I series. 

The Lanka Lions are placed at the seventh spot in the ICC Men's ODI rankings whereas the West Indies cricket team is in the 10th tenth spot.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st ODI

West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 20 Oct 2024, Sun, 2:30 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

21.6°C

95% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
W
L
W
W

West Indies

L
L
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

113 Runs

3 Matches

104 Runs

3 Matches

3

Brandon King

WI - bat

91 Runs

3 Matches

4

85 Runs

3 Matches

70 Runs

3 Matches

6

70 Runs

3 Matches

1

Fabian Allen

WI - all

400.00

1 Match

400.00

3 Matches

200.00

3 Matches

4

163.64

3 Matches

5

163.64

3 Matches

161.90

3 Matches

5 Wkts

3 Matches

5 Wkts

3 Matches

4 Wkts

3 Matches

4 Wkts

3 Matches

3 Wkts

3 Matches

3 Wkts

2 Matches

5.00

3 Matches

5.61

3 Matches

5.63

2 Matches

4

6.00

3 Matches

7.50

3 Matches

7.53

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Chamindu Wickramasinghe, M Theekshana, Pathum Nissanka, A Fernando, W Hasaranga, K Mendis (wk), PHKD Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, JF Vandersay, C Asalanka (C), AM Fernando

Bench : K Perera, D Chandimal, B Rajapaksa, Matheesha Pathirana, N Thushara, B Fernando, C Karunaratne, SSD Arachchige, L Kumara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, A Dananjaya, Eshan Malinga, PM Liyanagamage

West Indies

A Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope (C), Evin Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph, Fabian Allen, Rovman Powell

Bench : G Moti-Kanhai, ADS Fletcher, T Hinds, SK Springer

Injury and availability news

No injuries have been reported so far and both sides sets to play with their full-strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium sets to provide an offer to both bat and the ball equally. However, spinners might be dominant here as compared to the pacers. The weather seems to be sunny and ideal for the cricket.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

230

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

The Sri-Lanka wicketkeeper batter has made 113 runs in the T20I series and would be looking to continue such a red-hot form in the ODI game. The stylish right-handed batter will be taking an onus for boosting top and the middle order. In addition, the star batter was great in the ODI series against India, guiding the side to win the series by 2-0.

8.5
C

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

The Sri Lankan opening batter Pathum Nissanka has made 104 runs in the last three T20Is and would be looking to take on West Indies bowlers in the next game. You must keep him in your Dream 11 team owing to his stupendous form in the white-ball cricket. He might give the great start to the Islanders which can boost your fantasy points.

7.5
C

Brandon King WI | BAT

The West Indies top-order batter will be looking to take on Sri Lanka bowlers in the next game. He was great in the T20I series having piled up magnificent 91 runs in the last three innings and would be aiming to dominate against the Lanka Lions. King has the ability to single handedly destroy the Sri Lanka bowlers in the power-plays.

9

Kamindu Mendis SL | ALL

The Sri Lanka all-rounder has amassed 70 runs in the last three matches and would be aiming to take on Windies bowlers in the ODI series.

8.5

Maheesh Theekshana SL | BOWL

The SL bowler was great in the T20I series, having scalped 5 wickets from the last three matches. He will be looking to crush the tourists batting line up in the next game.

8

Charith Asalanka SL | BAT

The Sri Lankan captain can also be your top pick in your Dream 11 team. He played a vital role in guiding his side to win the ODI series against Team India and would be aiming to repeat the same role in the upcoming game.

9

Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL

Hasaranga was great in the T20I series and his contributions with both bat and the ball can give you many fantasy points. One must go for this star bowler.

8

Romario Shepherd WI | ALL

The Windies star has picked up 4 wickets in the last three matches and would be looking to pose the big threat to home side in the series opener with his great batting at the lower order alongside picking up wickets.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

9

Alick Athanaze

WI | BOWL

9

Chamindu Wickramasinghe

SL | ALL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Oct 19 2024 11:04 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

WI

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9/100

Head To Head
Shai Hope

8

Kusal Mendis
C

9

Brandon King
VC

7.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Romario Shepherd

8

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Kamindu Mendis

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Dilshan Madushanka

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

WI

Credits Left
9/100

Grand League
Shai Hope

8

Kusal Mendis
VC

9

Brandon King

7.5

Pathum Nissanka
C

8.5

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Romario Shepherd

8

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Kamindu Mendis

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Dilshan Madushanka

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

WI

Credits Left
9.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Brandon King

7.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Romario Shepherd
C

8

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Kamindu Mendis

9

Maheesh Theekshana
VC

8.5

Alzarri Joseph

7.5

Dilshan Madushanka

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

WI

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9.5/100

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Kusal Mendis

9

Brandon King

7.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Romario Shepherd
C

8

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Kamindu Mendis

9

Maheesh Theekshana
VC

8.5

Alzarri Joseph

7.5

Dilshan Madushanka

8

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