Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2020, 2nd ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The second game of the three-match One-day International series between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksha International Stadium in Hambantota.

The match starts at 02:30 PM local time (09:00 AM GMT) (02:30 PM IST). This match will be live on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD. Live Streaming will be available on Sony LIV.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

In the first ODI at the SSC in Colombo, West Indies let Sri Lanka off the hook without a doubt. Wanindu Hasaranga’s cameo at the death took the hosts over the line by a solitary wicket. Their bowlers chipped in with wickets at regular intervals, but eventually ran out of gas. Now trailing the series 0-1, the Caribbeans head to Hambantota for the second ODI, also a must-win affair for them.

The visitors have a chance to cash in and draw level since the Lankans have a 50 per cent win record out of 16 ODIs. But for that to happen, Kieron Pollard and Co have to cease their six-match losing streak against Lanka in the latter’s backyard. Since 2005, West Indies haven’t beaten the Islanders at home. But bearing in mind the fight they gave in the opener, the visitors can’t be undermined.

Weather Condition/Report

The conditions throughout the day will be clear. The temperature will start at around 31 degrees Celsius and will come down to 28 degrees by the end of the game. The sun will be also be making its presence felt. The humidity will be in between the 50s and 80s. Dew will play a pretty significant role.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch in Hambantota has been an absolute belter over the years. The average score at the venue is around 288 with the 300-run mark being breached quite a few times. With dew to play a major part, teams should opt to field first. Bowlers will have to toil hard for churning out wickets.

Average first innings score: 288 (in 20 ODIs played at the venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won- 10, Lost- 7

Injury and Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Avishka Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Kusal Perera (wk), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep

Bench: Dasun Shanaka, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dasun Shanaka, Lahiru Kumara

West Indies

Shai Hope (wk), Sunil Ambris, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard (C), Jason Holder, Keemo Paul, Hayden Walsh, Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell

Bench: Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Fabian Allen, Romario Shepherd

Top Picks:

Dimuth Karunaratne (Sri Lanka)

Dimuth Karunaratne isn’t a flashy prospect at the top of the order. He won’t set the stage ablaze with flamboyant stroke-play either. But one thing that sets him apart from his teammates is consistency. He bides his time in the middle and plays through the innings. Even in the first game, he scored 52 runs with seven fours. On a decent batting strip, Dimuth is again expected to make hay.

Shai Hope (West Indies)

Shai Hope ended 2019 as one of the leading ODI run-scorers. The right-hander has now made an incredible start to his tenure in 2020. Though he couldn’t lead his side to a win, his knock of 115 with 10 fours at the SSC conjured a lot of praises. Like Karunaratne, Hope is a batter, who hardly goes for ambitious strokes. It won’t be much of a surprise if he gets another substantial score under his belt.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Shai Hope, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera

Vice-Captain – Dimuth Karunaratne, Roston Chase, Darren Bravo

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shai Hope (C), Kusal Perera

Batsmen – Darren Bravo, Dimuth Karunaratne (VC), Avishka Fernando

All-Rounders- Roston Chase, Thisara Perera

Bowlers- Keemo Paul, Alzarri Joseph, Isuru Udana, Wanindu Hasaranga

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope

Batsmen –  Sunil Ambris, Avishka Fernando (C), Kusal Mendis

All-Rounders- Jason Holder, Roston Chase (VC), Dhananjaya de Silva

Bowlers- Sheldon Cottrell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana

Expert Advice

Kusal Mendis is registered at 10 credits and batted in the middle-order last time, scoring 20 off 25. One can afford to leave him out and pick other middle-order (number four or five) batters with lesser credits.

Probable Winners

The team, batting second should come out trumps.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.