SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 3rd T20I

Speaking of Sri Lanka, they made a stunning comeback in the series with a 73-run win in the second T20I. Earlier, they lost to the Caribbean side by 5 wickets in the series opener.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 17 Oct 2024, 14:43 IST

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Preview

After leveling the three-match T20I series 1-1 with West Indies (WI), the hosts Sri Lanka (SL) will face the visitors in the third and the series-deciding game of the series on October 17, at 7:00 PM (IST). Dambulla’s Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium will host this thrilling decider, in which both teams will eye winning the series.

Speaking of Sri Lanka, they made a stunning comeback in the series with a 73-run win in the second T20I. Earlier, they lost to the Caribbean side by 5 wickets in the series opener to get trailed by 0-1. The Islanders won the toss and batted first in the second T20I, posting a total of 162 runs for the loss of five wickets in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to Pathum Nissanka’s 54 runs off 49 balls. Later, Charith Asalanka’s men bundled West Indies at the score of just 89 runs in 16.1 overs.

On the other hand, Rovman Powell-led West Indies started the series on a winning note with a 5-wicket win in the first fixture of the series. However, they failed to carry the same momentum in the second T20I and now, they will be eyeing clearing the books with the hosts with a win in the third and last fixture of the T20I series.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 3rd T20I

West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 17 Oct 2024, Thur, 7:00 PM IST ,Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

FanCode and SonyLIV

Weather Report

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Rain

22.9°C

98% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
L
W
W
W

West Indies

L
W
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

113 Runs

3 Matches

204 Runs

3 Matches

104 Runs

3 Matches

145 Runs

3 Matches

5

Brandon King

WI - bat

91 Runs

3 Matches

107 Runs

2 Matches

1

Fabian Allen

WI - all

400.00

1 Match

200.00

2 Matches

400.00

3 Matches

4

167.44

3 Matches

200.00

3 Matches

6

Evin Lewis

WI - bat

167.21

1 Match

5 Wkts

3 Matches

6 Wkts

3 Matches

5 Wkts

3 Matches

4

4 Wkts

3 Matches

4 Wkts

3 Matches

6

4 Wkts

3 Matches

5.00

3 Matches

2

3.91

3 Matches

5.61

3 Matches

4.57

2 Matches

5.63

2 Matches

5.13

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

M Theekshana, K Perera, Pathum Nissanka, W Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, K Mendis (wk), PHKD Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, C Asalanka (C), B Rajapaksa, N Thushara

Bench : D Chandimal, A Fernando, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, AM Fernando, B Fernando, JF Vandersay, S Samarawickrama, KNM Fernando, J Liyanage, SSD Arachchige, C Karunaratne, A Dananjaya, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, L Kumara, M Shiraz, Eshan Malinga, PM Liyanagamage

West Indies

Brandon King, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Evin Lewis, SK Springer, Sherfane Rutherford, G Moti-Kanhai, ADS Fletcher (wk), Rovman Powell (C), Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph

Bench : Shai Hope, A Athanaze, Fabian Allen, T Hinds, Keacy Carty, Jewel Andrew, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde

Injury and availability news

Will be added when there is an update.

Pitch Report

Dambulla’s Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a batting-friendly deck, especially when the game is in its starting phase. The average first-innings score here has been 179 runs while the overall average score is 164. So, the toss-winning skipper will look ahead to bat first and tackle the opponent in a tough run-chase.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

72%

Batting Pitch

164

Average Score

28%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Kamindu Mendis SL | ALL

Sri Lanka's batting all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has scored 70 runs in two innings, with a decent average of 35.00, hitting a half-century. He is also the leading run-scorer in the ongoing three-match T20I series among both teams.

8
C

Romario Shepherd WI | ALL

The Caribbean bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd has scalped 4 wickets in two innings with a decent bowling strike rate of 10.50. He can also be selected as one of the ‘captaincy picks’ in this game’s dream11 team.

7.5
C

Brandon King WI | BAT

WI’s Brandon King has aggregated 68 runs in two innings, with an average of 34.00, including a half-century. He is currently the leading run-scorer for his side in the ongoing bilateral assignment.

8

Charith Asalanka SL | BAT

The Islanders’ skipper and bowling all-rounder, Charith Asalanka has also scored 68 runs in two innings with an average of 34.00, hitting a half-century.

7

Dunith Wellalage SL | ALL

Young Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage was in brilliant bowling form in the last game, scalping 3 wickets at the cost of just 9 runs in his four-over spell. He is also the leading wicket-taker for his side in the ongoing series against the Caribbean side.

8.5

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka has scored 65 runs in two innings, hitting a half-century [54 runs in a match]. He also has a batting average of 32.50; Nissanka can also be selected as one of the ‘top picks’ in this game’s fantasy team.

7

Asitha Fernando
SL | BOWL

7

Dunith Wellalage
SL | ALL

7.5

Brandon King
WI | BAT

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5.5

Roston Chase

WI | ALL

WI all-rounder Roston Chase has scored only 19 runs in two innings with a dismal batting average of 9.50 and a miserable strike rate of 100.00.

7.5

Alzarri Joseph

WI | BOWL

Caribbean pacer Alzarri Joseph has scalped only 2 wickets in two innings, with an expensive economy rate of 9.12 and a dismal bowling strike rate of 24.00.

Last Updated On - Oct 17 2024 2:43 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

9 : 2

WI

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis

9

Dinesh Chandimal

7

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Charith Asalanka
VC

8

Brandon King

7.5

Kamindu Mendis
C

9

Dunith Wellalage

7

Romario Shepherd

8

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Matheesha Pathirana

8.5

Asitha Fernando

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

WI

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Shai Hope

8

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Brandon King

7.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Dunith Wellalage
VC

7

Romario Shepherd
C

8

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Asitha Fernando

7

Alick Athanaze

9

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