WI vs SL Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 1st ODI

Match Details:

The 1st of the 3-match ODI bilateral series between West Indies and Sri Lanka will be played on 10th March at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.

The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM local time and 7:00 PM IST and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

After winning the T20I series by a margin of 2-1, West Indies will now host Sri Lanka for a 3-match ODI series. The current squad of the hosts is a very formidable one, as most of the renowned stars in Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran and Evin Lewis are all available.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka also have a good squad, with the perfect mix of experienced players in Dimuth Karuratne and Angelo Mathews and young and upcoming stars in Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga. Overall, we can expect the thrill of the T20I series to continue here as well.

WI vs SL Weather Report for 1st ODI:

Though it will be a cloudy day at Antigua tomorrow, the chances of precipitation are low. The temperature will be around 26 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch here is predominantly a balanced one. It will help the batsmen in the initial stages, but as the game progresses, the spinners will come into the act.

Average first innings score:

253 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

WI vs SL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies

Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, Nicholas Pooran, Kyle Mayers, Kieron Pollard (c), Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd

Bench:

Jason Mohammed, Kevin Sinclair

Sri Lanka

Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Danushka Gunathilaka/Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Niroshen Dickwella (wk), Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep

Bench:

Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Danushka Gunathilaka/Pathum Nissanka, Ramesh Mendis, Lakshan Sandakan, Suranga Lakmal, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

WI vs SL Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Shai Hope is currently one of the most reliable run-scorers in the West Indian set up. He has scored over 3200 runs and has an average of over 50.

For Sri Lanka, Angelo Mathews will be the pillar of reliability. The experienced all-rounder has scored close to 6000 runs and has also scalped 120 wickets in ODI cricket.

Nuwan Pradeep can be a good budget bowling pick from Sri Lanka. He has picked up 57 wickets in 45 games in this format, while his economy rate is under 6 runs per over.

From West Indies, Akeal Hosein is another decent budget bowling alternative. In only the 3 ODI matches he has played, Hosein has picked up 4 wickets and has an economy rate of under 4 runs per over.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Shai Hope, Jason Holder, Kieron Pollard

Vice-Captain Options – Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Thisara Perera

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WI vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shai Hope (c), Nicholas Pooran

Batters – Evin Lewis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews (vc)

All-Rounders – Jason Holder, Kieron Pollard, Thisara Perera

Bowlers – Akeal Hosein, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera

12th Man – Fabien Allen

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WI vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shai Hope, Dinesh Chandimal (vc)

Batters – Darren Bravo, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dimuth Karunaratne

All-Rounders – Jason Holder (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kieron Pollard

Bowlers – Alzarri Joseph, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Pradeep

12th Man – Fabien Allen

Expert Advice:

If a budget batting pick is what you’re looking for, Darren Bravo should be the best option. He has played over 100 ODIs for West Indies, in which he has scored 2900+ runs at an average of over 30.

Today’s WI vs SL Probable Winners:

West Indies are expected to win this match.

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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.