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Sri Lanka has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the ODI series against West Indies. With the series already decided, the final ODI is a dead rubber. However, both teams will be looking to end the series on a positive note.
| Tournament: | West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 2024 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been in dominant form, with their bowlers and batters performing exceptionally well. Their spinners, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, have been particularly impressive, taking wickets and controlling the run-rate. Batters like Charith Asalanka and Nishan Madushka have also contributed significantly to the team’s success.
Key Players: Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana
Predicted Playing XI:
Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando
West Indies
West Indies has struggled to compete against Sri Lanka, especially against their spin attack. Their batting has been inconsistent, and their bowling has lacked penetration. With the series already lost, they may experiment with their lineup, giving young players a chance.
Key Players: Shai Hope, Brandon King, Alzarri Joseph
Predicted Playing XI:
Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph
Pitch Conditions and Toss
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is expected to be spin-friendly. The team winning the toss may choose to bowl first to exploit the conditions.
Match Prediction
Given Sri Lanka’s dominant performance in the first two ODIs and the challenging pitch conditions, they are strong favorites to win the final match. West Indies, on the other hand, will need to significantly improve their performance to have any chance of winning.
Predicted Winner: Sri Lanka
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