WI vs SL Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 1st T20I

Preview:

Hosts West Indies will take on Sri Lanka in the 1st of the 3-match T20I series on Thursday. West Indies will come into this match as favourites. They boast of a plethora of world-class T20 players in the likes of Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo. They are back in T20I action after a disappointing series loss against New Zealand and will be eager to perform better in this series.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be playing their first T20I series since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The Lions have selected a somewhat inexperienced side for this series. Although, with the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Thisara Perera, they can give a tough fight to their opponents. We can expect a high-scoring game here in Antigua on Thursday.

WI vs SL Weather Report for 1st T20I:

It will be mostly sunny during the match time here in Antigua. The temperature will hover around 26 degrees Celsius and the humidity levels are high at 70 percent. The chances of precipitation for this match are low.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch here at the Coolidge Cricket Ground is a good wicket to bat on in the first half, but it might get tougher in the second half. Chasing over 160 plus scores is always difficult in this venue. The team batting first has won all of the T20I matches played here. Hence, whoever wins the toss should bat first on this wicket.

Average first innings score:

151 (Only 3 WT20Is matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 0, Lost – 3, Tie – 0

Also Read – ‘I want to play for West Indies’ – Chris Gayle remembers the call from the board ahead of international comeback

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

WI vs SL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies

Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (c), Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein

Bench:

Fidel Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Kevin Sinclair

Sri Lanka

Danushka Gunathilaka, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews (c), Thisara Perera, Niroshan Dickwella, Akila Dhananjaya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep

Bench:

Pathum Nissanka, Ashen Bandara, Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan, Dilshan Madushanka

WI vs SL Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Universe Boss Chris Gayle was in brilliant form with the bat in the Pakistan Super League 2021. He is someone who can single-handedly win matches for your side.

Andre Fletcher is an outstanding opening batsman who can score runs quickly for your side. He performed well for Melbourne Stars in BBL 2021, where he scored 206 runs.

Nicholas Pooran was the second-highest run-scorer in Abu Dhabi T10 League. He scored 241 runs in the 9 matches he played. He also impressed everyone with his performance in the recently-concluded Super50 Cup.

Sri Lanka’s skipper Angelo Mathews is the most experienced batsman from their side. He has scored over 1100 T20I runs in 75 T20I he played so far in his career. If needed, he can also bowl some overs for his team.

Wanindu Hasaranga is an aggressive middle-order batsman who is more than useful with his leggies as well. He picked up a hattrick in his debut match, making him only the third debutant in history to do so. He played well in the Lanka Premier League 2020.