Sri Lanka is set to play its second ODI against West Indies and aims to secure a victory, potentially sealing the series. The victories by Sri Lanka against South Africa and England and the West Indies’ win over Pakistan give them a strong boost. Check out SL W vs WI W Dream11 team, match preview, pitch report, probable playing XI, top fantasy picks, match prediction.
However, Sri Lanka dominated the first ODI with a six-wicket win, excelling with both bat and ball. Choosing to chase, they excellently restricted the opponent to 195 runs where we saw some good spells by Sugandi Kumari and Kavisha Dilhari (who took 3 wickets each).
The Sri Lankan batters also continued to contribute with impressive performances, enabling them to chase the score in 35 overs. Openers did their job, forming a partnership of 88 runs to set the momentum. Sri Lanka enjoys a home advantage and has an outstanding record of winning all their home matches.
On the other hand, West Indies struggled to set a competitive target for Sri Lanka and were bowled out in 47.1 overs. They got a promising start from their openers but failed to continue the momentum. They continued to lose wickets because they could not form the necessary partnerships in the middle overs.
Afy Fletcher and Aaliyah Alleyne took 2 wickets each but couldn’t stop the opposition and gave away all the runs in just 34.1 overs. They should keep an eye on the spinner in the second match, as the pitch is likely to assist in swinging the ball and taking crucial wickets.
Match Details
- Venue: Galle, Sri Lanka
- Ground: Galle International Stadium
- Date & Time: June 18th, 2024 at 10:00 (IST)
- Live Streaming: SonyLiv, FanCode
Galle International Stadium Pitch Report
This will be the sixth WODI hosted at the Galle International Stadium. The overall stats suggest a balanced surface for both batters and bowlers. This track assists spinners as the ball grips into the surface. This fresh pitch might initially offer movement and bounce with the new ball for the pacers. Once you adapt to the turn and bounce, this is a good wicket to bat on. Batting first should be the ideal option after winning the toss. There is an above 50% chance of rain interrupting play during the match hours. This could have huge implications on the players we pick in SL W vs WI W Dream11 team.
Ground stats
- Matches played: 5
- Sri Lanka won: 2
- West Indies won: 3
- Tie/No result: 0
- Average first innings score: 189 runs
SL W vs WI W Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (Wk), Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani and Achini Kulasuriya
West Indies Playing XI: Hayley Matthews (C), Rashada Williams (Wk), Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Cheadean Nation, Chenille Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack and Shamilia Connell
SL W vs WI W Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks
| Sri Lanka | West Indies |
|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu (352 runs) | Hayley Matthews (209 runs) |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama (44 runs) | Stafanie Taylor (875 runs & 30 wickets) |
| Hasini Perera (55 runs) | Shemaine Campbelle (271 runs) |
| Sugandika Kumari (7 wickets) | Afy Fletcher (20 wickets) |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama (3 wickets) | Cheadean Nation (58 runs) |
SL W vs WI W Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbelle
Batters: Harshitha Madavi, Stafanie Taylor, Vishmi Gunarathne
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (C), Chamari Atapattu (VC), Kavisha Dilhari, Chinelle Henry
Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera
SL W vs WI W Match Prediction
Sri Lanka dominated both with the bat and ball, securing a comfortable victory. The West Indies batting order struggled to build a significant total, losing wickets at regular intervals. Given their strong performance and home advantage, Sri Lanka appears to be the favorite to win the second ODI.
Match Winner – Sri Lanka
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