WI vs SL 2nd Test: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Prediction, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Match Details

The second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, from 29th March 2021.

The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM Local time). The live streaming of the game will be available on Fancode.

Preview

After failing to impress in the T20Is, Sri Lanka played a much better brand of cricket in the Test series, as both the sides eventually ended up with a thrilling draw, where all the results were possible till as late as the last session of the fifth day. After Jason Holder’s fifer in the first innings pushed the Lankans on the back foot, the hosts solidified their position in the game, guided by their top and lower order.

Compared to the meagre score of 169 that Sri Lanka managed in the first innings, their performance was much improved in the second, when Pathum Nissanka’s century on debut, two 90s in Oshada Fernando and Niroshan Dickwella, and notable efforts from Lahiru Thirimanne and Dhanajaya de Silva took them close to 480. Nkrumah Bonner and Kyle Mayers’ partnership did bring back some memories of what West Indies recently pulled off in Bangladesh. However, Mayers’ wicket took the game towards a draw. Both Sri Lanka and West Indies will be eager to get a result in the final game to claim the series.

Probable Playing XIs for WI vs SL 

West Indies

Predicted XI: Kraigg Brathwaite (C), John Campbell, Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach

Sri Lanka

Predicted XI: Lahiru Thirimanne, Dimuth Karunaratne (C), Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Wanindu Hasaranga, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Embuldeniya, Vishwa Fernando

Captaincy picks for WI vs SL 

Nkrumah Bonner (West Indies)

Nkrumah Bonner’s Test career graph has only gone upwards ever since he has announced himself at the international level. In his debut series against Bangladesh, he finished with 231 runs at a brilliant average of 57.75 with 2 half-centuries (86 and 90). In the first Test, after he was dismissed cheaply (31 from 63), he recorded his maiden and an unbeaten century (113 from 274).

Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)

Pathum Nissanka has been a promising contender at the international level and after a decent T20I series. He has been able to create an impact on his debut with a century that led his team to gain a crucial lead, after a disappointing first-innings score. Nissanka’s sensational domestic record, where he averages 67.11 after 34 games (3557 runs, 14 centuries) speaks for his potential in the format.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Nkrumah Bonner (C), Pathum Nissanka

3-Player Team

Rahkeem Cornwall, Pathum Nissanka (C), Jason Holder

4-Player Team

Niroshan Dickwella, Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kemar Roach

11-Player Team

Niroshan Dickwella, Kraigg Brathwaite, Pathum Nissanka, Nkrumah Bonner (C), John Campbell, Jason Holder, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Embuldeniya, Shannon Gabriel, Rahkeem Cornwall (VC)

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.