West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between WI vs SL?

West Indies (WI) will look to seal the three-match series when they take on Sri Lanka (SL) in the second T20I at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday, June 14. The hosts hold a 1-0 lead after registering a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the opening match, successfully chasing down 148 with four balls to spare.

The Caribbean side produced a disciplined all-round performance, with their bowlers restricting the visiting team to a subpar total of 147/9 before the batters completed the chase with ease. A win in this clash will give them an unassailable lead in the three-match series.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be aiming for a stronger showing to keep the series alive. Despite posting a competitive total in the first game, they struggled to contain the West Indies batting lineup and will need improved contributions from both their bowlers and middle order. 

WI vs SL: Match Details

Sabina Park, Jamaica: Pitch Report

The Sabina Park in Kingston is expected to provide a balanced surface. The venue also hosted the first match between the two sides, and it was a slow surface. The batting was challenging, and there was a grip in the wicket. So, expect yet another low-scoring thriller. 

WI vs SL: Head-to-Head T20I Record

WI vs SL: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies:

Shai Hope (C & WK), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.

Sri Lanka: 

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka

WI vs SL: Probable Best Performer of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Kusal Mendis 

On a challenging wicket, the Sri Lanka opener Kusal Mendis showed his class, smashing 36 runs in just 23 balls, with a strike rate of 156.52. He played a gritty knock, but it was not enough to take them over the line. The visitors will expect a similar kind of an innings from their skipper, as they look to keep the series alive with a win on Sunday.

Probable Best Batter: Jason Holder

Jason Holder was the star of the show with the ball in the first T20I of the series. The tall pacer picked up three wickets while giving away just 18 runs in his four overs. His height makes him a deadly asset on a wicket which grips a little and has uneven bounce in it. The experienced campaigner will once again look to provide his worth in the upcoming contest.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match