Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2020, 2nd T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The second game of the two-match Twenty20 International series between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

The match starts at 07:00 PM local time (01:30 PM GMT) (07:00 PM IST). This match will be live on Sony Six Network. Live Streaming will be available on Sony Liv App.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

After suffering the ignominy of a 0-3 whitewash in the ODI series, the T20 World Champions West Indies showed why they are one of the most feared sides in the shortest format of the game. The Kieron Pollard-led unit fielded power-packed batting unit, one that saw Dwayne Bravo slotted as low as the ninth spot, and they certainly lived up to the expectations as they smoked 4-196 in 20 overs with Lendl Simmons leading the way with an unbeaten 51-ball 67.

Sri Lanka got off to a worst possible start to their innings with Oshane Thomas ripping the heart out of their top-order by claiming three wickets in his very first over. Kusal Perera (66) and Wanindu Hasaranga (44) brought the hosts back into the game with a whirlwind 87-run-stand for the sixth wicket but Oshane Thomas five-wicket-haul proved to be the death knell as the island nation fell short of the target by 25 runs.

Weather Condition/Report

Unfortunately, scattered thunderstorms are set to be the order of the day in Pallekele on Friday if the weather reports are to be believed. According to the report, the temperature is set to fluctuate between 22-33 degrees Celsius while the humidity is set to hover around 66%. Chances of rain- 80℅

Pitch Condition/Report:

Another high-scoring game should be the case when both of these sides lock horns on Friday. But, the weather might considerably change the pitch conditions, making it slow and sluggish, incase heavy rain lashes out during the day.

Average first innings score: 168 (In 21 T20Is played at the venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 6, Lost – 12, N/R-3

Injury and Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera (WK) Angelo Mathews, Shehan Jayasuriya, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Isuru Udana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Malinga (C)

Bench: Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella

West Indies: 

Brandon King, Lendl Simmons, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Kieron Pollard (C), Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Dwayne Bravo, Fabian Allen, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas

Bench: Shai Hope, Kesrick Williams, Hayden Walsh

Top Picks: 

Sri Lanka: Barring Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga, none of the Sri Lankan batsmen got going in the last game; something they’ll hope isn’t the case on Friday. On the bowling front, Lasith Malinga, Wanindu Hasaranga will be the key.

West Indies: When you have DJ Bravo coming in at No.9, you’d be rest assured of the kind of depth that the West Indians possess. And, any of Lendl Simmons, King, Hetmyer, Pooran, Russell, Pollard, Powell could turn out to be the wrecker-in-chief on any given day. Oshane Thomas scripted history as he became the first bowler to claim five-wicket haul against the Sri Lankans. He, along with Sheldon Cottrell will once again be the key.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Lendl Simmons, Kusal Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andre Russell

Vice-Captain – Thisara Perera, Nicholas Pooran, Oshane Thomas

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kusal Perera, Nicolas Pooran

Batsmen –  Lendl Simmons (C), Kieron Pollard, Kusal Mendis 

All-Rounders- Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Dwayne Bravo, Andre Russell

Bowlers- Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Malinga, Oshane Thomas

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kusal Perera

Batsmen –  Angelo Mathews, Brandon King, Avishka Fernando, Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders- Andre Russell (C), Dasun Shanaka, Thisara Perera (VC)

Bowlers- Sheldon Cottrell, Lasith Malinga, Isuru Udana

Experts Advice-

Both sides have got brilliant all-rounders in the form of Bravo, Russell, Pollard, Udana and Perera, who can chip-in equally with both bat and ball. Hence, opting for them as captain/vice-captain could be worth a punt.

Also, Nicholas Pooran hasn’t got going on the tour thus far. Expect him to come up with the goods in the second T20I.

Probable Winners-

West Indies are expected to come out as winners.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.