WI vs SRI Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2nd ODI

Dushmantha Chameera can be a great budget pick from the bowlers.

Published - 12 Mar 2021, 14:25 IST | Updated - 12 Mar 2021, 14:25 IST

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Dushmantha Chameera can be a great budget pick from the bowlers.

Match Details:

The 2nd of the 3 match ODI bilateral series between West Indies and Sri Lanka will be played on 12th March at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.

The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM local time and 7:00 PM IST and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

West Indies started the 3-math ODI series with a comprehensive win against Sri Lanka. Bowling first, they managed to restrict the Lankan Lions to a mere total of 232. The experienced Jason Holder led the bowling attack, while batting all-rounder Jason Mohammed also played his part.

The target was small and all West Indies needed was to avoid a collapse early on. There was not even a hint of hit as both openers were on song. Evin Lewis scored a half-century while Shai Hope scored a ton. He will hope to have a similar impact, as Western are looking for a series win.

WI vs SRI dWeather Report for 2nd ODI:

The weather will be sunny as always here in picturesque Antigua. The temperature will be around 27 °C with the chances of precipitation being nil.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Though Sri Lankan batsmen failed to perform in the last game, this pitch will have purchase for the batsmen. That being said, bowlers will also get success if they hit the right areas.

Average first innings score:

239 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

Angelo Mathews has withdrawn himself from the squad due to personal reasons

WI vs SRI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies

Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (wk), Darren Bravo, Jason Mohammed, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard (c), Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd

Bench:

Kyle Mayers, Kevin Sinclair

Sri Lanka

Danushka Gunathilaka, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Ashen Bandara, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep

Bench:

Niroshan Dickwella, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Ramesh Mendis, Suranga Lakmal, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

WI vs SRI Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Shai Hope almost single-handedly diminished Sri Lanka’s hopes of winning the game in the first ODI. He scored 110 runs, which ensured there are no unnecessary hiccups in the run chase.

Evin Lewis gave Hope commendable support at the top-order. He scored 65 runs and set up a 143-run partnership for the first wicket.

Jason Mohammed will be a great budget pick from the batsmen. He has scored over 600 runs and has also picked up 4 wickets in his ODI career.

Fabian Allen has scored nearly 150 runs in 12 ODI innings and has also picked up 5 wickets. He can be a good all-round pick at a cut-throat price.