Sri Lanka (SL) will be playing against West Indies (WI) in Match 1 of the West Indies in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on October 20 at 2:30 PM IST.
SL vs WI (Sri Lanka vs West Indies), 1st ODI - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st ODI
Date: October 20, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
SL vs WI (Sri Lanka vs West Indies), 1st ODI Preview
Both teams last played against each other in the Super Sixes - Match 9 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2023. Pathum Nissanka scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 138 match fantasy points while Keacy Carty topped the fantasy points leaderboard for West Indies with 103 match fantasy points.
SL vs WI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 236 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 40% of its matches.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
The temperature is expected to be around 27°C and humidity is expected to be around 70%. 3.57 m/s winds are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
SL vs WI, Head-to-Head
In the 64 matches played between these two teams, the batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 216 | 43.2 | 0 | - | 45, 0, 56, 1, 114 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 0 | - | 1, 59, 30, 14, 29 | - |
| Shai Hope | 5 | 128 | 25.6 | 0 | - | 4, 29, 12, 15, 68 | - |
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a batter with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 45, 0, 56, 1 and 114 runs.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kusal Mendis is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 1, 59, 30, 14 and 29 runs.
- Shai Diego Hope
Shai Hope can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. Shai Hope is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 4, 29, 12, 15 and 68 runs.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gudakesh Motie | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 12.7 | 0, 0, 0, 7, 3 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 3 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 55.3 | 0, 17, 15, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 26.8 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai
Gudakesh Motie is a bowler with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Gudakesh Motie has taken 3 wickets at an average of 12.7.
- Jeffrey Dexter Francis Vandersay
Jeffrey Vandersay can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a leg-break bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Jeffrey Vandersay has taken 3 wickets at an average of 55.3. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches, Dunith Wellalage has taken 4 wickets at an average of 26.8.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 86 | 43 | 8 | 12.3 | 0, 62, 24, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 3 |
| Charith Asalanka | 3 | 250 | 83.3 | 3 | 26.7 | 206, 0, 0, 12, 32 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Matthew Forde | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 72 | 0, 0, 0, 7, 19 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 117 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 86 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 12.3 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has picked up one wicket against this opponent in recent matches.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is an all-rounder with an average of 112 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Charith Asalanka is a top-order, left-handed battr. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 250 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Matthew Walter Forde
Matthew Forde is an all-rounder with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Matthew Forde is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 72.
SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 86 | 43 | 8 | 12.3 | 0, 62, 24, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 3 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 216 | 43.2 | 0 | - | 45, 0, 56, 1, 114 | - |
| Gudakesh Motie | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 12.7 | 0, 0, 0, 7, 3 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 3 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 55.3 | 0, 17, 15, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 26.8 | 0, 0, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
- Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
Wanindu Hasaranga is an all-rounder with an average of 117 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 86 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 12.3 per match. Wanindu Hasaranga has picked up one wicket against this opponent in recent matches.
- Pathum Nissanka Silva
Pathum Nissanka is a batter with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 45, 0, 56, 1 and 114 runs.
- Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai
Gudakesh Motie is a bowler with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Gudakesh Motie has taken 3 wickets at an average of 12.7.
- Jeffrey Dexter Francis Vandersay
Jeffrey Vandersay can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a leg-break bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Jeffrey Vandersay has taken 3 wickets at an average of 55.3. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches, Dunith Wellalage has taken 4 wickets at an average of 26.8.
SL vs WI Squad Information
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Jeffrey Vandersay, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Chamindu Wickramasinghe
West Indies (WI) Squad: Roston Chase, Evin Lewis, Hayden Walsh, Shai Hope, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde, Jewel Andrew and Shamar Joseph
SL vs WI Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Shai Hope
Batters: Pathum Nissanka and Alick Athanaze
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage and Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde and Asitha Fernando
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Alick Athanaze
Photo credit: Imago
