Cricket Match Prediction | Sri Lanka vs West Indies | 3rd T20I | Oct 17 – Who do you think will win this SL vs WI series?

SL vs WI Match Analysis

The 3rd T20 International (T20I) match in a three-match T20I series between Sri Lanka and the West Indies will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on October 17, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. BDT. Both teams will be confident to win the series as they won one match each.

Sri Lanka won by a whopping 73 runs in the 2nd match, which is commendable. Pathum Nissanka has done a great job with the bat. He scored 54 runs off 49 balls using 9 fours and 1 six. Besides Dunith Wellalage showed an astounding bowling performance by taking 3 wickets off his 4 overs at the cost of only 9 runs.

West Indies, however, couldn’t do much and got all out for only 89 runs. They will look forward to winning the series as they won the first match by 5 wickets. 

SL vs WI Team Preview & Squads

Sri Lanka 

Sri Lanka posted a total of 162/5 in their 20 overs in the 2nd match, scoring at a run rate of 8.10. Pathum Nissanka led the way with a solid 54 off 49 balls, hitting 9 fours and 1 six before being dismissed by Alzarri Joseph. Kusal Mendis contributed 26 from 25 balls, while Kusal Perera made a quick 24 off 16 deliveries before falling lbw to Sheldon Joseph. Kamindu Mendis added 19 from 14 balls, and captain Charith Asalanka chipped in with 9. Bhanuka Rajapaksa remained unbeaten on 5, along with Wanindu Hasaranga, who hit a quick 5 off 2 balls. Sri Lanka also benefited from 20 extras.

Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have been key batters for SL in recent matches. Mendis has played 10 games, scoring 340 runs at an average of 34 and a strike rate of 128.78, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed. Nissanka, in 8 matches, has accumulated 252 runs at an average of 31.5 with a strike rate of 128.57, demonstrating his consistency at the top of the order. 

Wanindu Hasaranga and Nuwan Thushara have been standout performers for Sri Lanka with the ball in recent matches. Hasaranga, in 9 games, has taken 15 wickets with an economy rate of 8.41 and an impressive strike rate of 12.93, making him a crucial wicket-taker in the middle overs. Thushara, in 5 matches, has claimed 13 wickets at a remarkable economy of just 5.68 and a stellar strike rate of 7.23, proving to be highly effective, especially in containing the opposition’s run rate.

Sri Lanka Squads

Sri Lanka

Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dinesh Chandimal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Perera, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Binura Fernando, Avishka Fernando, and Asitha Fernando.

West Indies

In the 2nd match, the highest run scorer was Captain Rovman Powell, who could only score 20 runs off 17 balls and Romario Shepherd took the highest number of wickets. 

Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford have been in excellent form for the WI. Hope, in 7 matches, has amassed 248 runs at an outstanding average of 49.6 and an impressive strike rate of 171.03, showcasing his ability to score quickly while maintaining consistency. Rutherford, in 9 games, has scored 154 runs with a remarkable average of 51.33 and a strike rate of 146.66, making him a reliable middle-order batter.  

Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd have been impactful bowlers for the West Indies in recent matches. Joseph has taken 11 wickets in 7 games, with an economy rate of 8.24 and a strike rate of 13.9, proving to be a crucial wicket-taker. Shepherd, in the same number of matches, has claimed 10 wickets with a strike rate of 12.6, though his economy rate stands at 9.86. 

West Indies Squads

West Indies

Shamar Joseph, Andre Fletcher, Brandon King, Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Evin Lewis, Roston Chase, Shai Hope, Terrance Hinds, Gudakesh Motie, Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, and Rovman Powell.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies outfield report

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

According to the record, the teams that bat first have won all three of the Twenty20 international matches played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. There will be some cloud cover. The course of the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is well-balanced. It will give batters and bowlers the same chances.

SL vs WI Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In every one of their five games, Sri Lanka won three of them and West Indies won two.

SL vs WI Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Sri Lanka has a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.