Sri Lanka vs West Indies Dream11 prediction - get fantasy tips for West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 2nd ODI

The second ODI of the West Indies in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2024 will be played between Sri Lanka and West Indies (SL vs WI). The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 23rd October 2024 at 02:30 PM IST.

SL vs WI (Sri Lanka vs West Indies), 2nd ODI - Match Information

Match: Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2nd ODI
Date: 23rd October 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

SL vs WI (Sri Lanka vs West Indies), 2nd ODI Preview

Sri Lanka and West Indies have played 1 match in the series, with Sri Lanka winning all the games played so far.

In the first game of this series, Charith Asalanka was the Man of the Match and Charith Asalanka scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka with 126 match fantasy points while Gudakesh Motie topped the fantasy points leaderboard for West Indies with 95 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. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 228 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue, since the team batting first has only won 35% of its matches.

Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Temperature is expected to be around 25°C and humidity is expected to be around 84%. Winds at a speed of 1.97 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Moderate rain is forecasted 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 65 matches played between these 2 teams, 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

1. 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 opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 216 runs averaging 43.2 per match.
2. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
   Kusal Mendis is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kusal Mendis has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 13, 1, 59, 30, 14 runs at an average of 23.4 per match.
3. Shai Diego Hope
   Shai Hope is a wicket-keeper with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Shai Hope is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 5, 4, 29, 12, 15 runs at an average of 13 per match.

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

1. Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai
   Gudakesh Motie is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 3 matches Gudakesh Motie has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14.2. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Jeffrey Dexter Francis Vandersay
   Jeffrey Vandersay is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Jeffrey Vandersay is a leg break bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 88.5. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Jeffrey Vandersay has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets.
3. Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
   Dunith Wellalage is a bowler with an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches Dunith Wellalage has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 36.5. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.

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

1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Wanindu Hasaranga has an average of 111 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a leg break bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14.4. Wanindu Hasaranga has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 0, 4, 0, 2 wickets.
2. Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
   Charith Asalanka can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Charith Asalanka has an average of 110 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 77, 206, 0, 0 runs at an average of 98.3 per match. Charith Asalanka also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 35.7 wickets per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Charith Asalanka played here and has taken 1 wickets.
3. Matthew Walter Forde
   Matthew Forde can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 3 matches Matthew Forde has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets 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

1. Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva
   Wanindu Hasaranga can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 111 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a leg break bowler and in the recent 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 2, 2, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 14.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Wanindu Hasaranga played here and has taken 8 wickets.
2. Pathum Nissanka Silva
   Pathum Nissanka is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Pathum Nissanka has scored 45, 0, 56, 1, 114 runs averaging 43.2 per match.
3. Gudakesh Moti-Kanhai
   Gudakesh Motie is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 0, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 14.2. Gudakesh Motie has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
4. Jeffrey Dexter Francis Vandersay
   Jeffrey Vandersay is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player bowls leg break and in the recently played 3 matches Jeffrey Vandersay has taken 2 wickets at an average of 88.5. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Jeffrey Vandersay played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets.
5. Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
   Dunith Wellalage is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches Dunith Wellalage has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 36.5. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.

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 Brandon King

All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage

Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Jeffrey Vandersay, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde and Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Alzarri Joseph

Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis

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