SL vs WI Match Prediction- 1st ODI, West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka and West Indies are set to lock horns in a three-match ODI series and T20I series. SL vs WI 2nd ODI takes place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

Charith Asalanka is the captain of Sri Lanka in the ODI series too and recently led the team to victory in the T20I series. He will aim for another such performance.

The visitors lost the opening game of the SL vs WI T20I series but lost the next two matches to eventually lose the series. Rovman was the skipper of the side. Below we glance at the complete preview for the match.

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SL vs WI Team Analysis

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka leads Sri Lanka in the ODI series too. He led the team to victory in the T20I series.

West Indies

Shai Hope is the skipper of the team in the SL vs WI ODI series. He will look to drive to team to a victory in the series as they have lost the T20I series.

SL vs WI Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match takes place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele; which is a good-scoring venue. Spinners enjoy more success at the stadium than pacers. Asian pitches are more spin-friendly.

Form and Fitness

There are no injuries to any players from both teams so far for the 1st ODI. All players are available for the series.

Tactical Acumen

Sri Lanka- Sri Lanka has the home advantage in the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024. They also won the T20I series recently. Hence, they are more confident than the opposition side.

West Indies- West Indies lost the T20I series but showed a wonderful performance in the first game. They will look for a comeback in the ODI series. Their pacers showed superb teamwork in the previous series.

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SL vs WI Match Preview- 1st ODI, West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024

SL vs WI Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

SL- Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, and Wanindu Hasaranga can come up with amazing knocks.

WI- Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Brandon King, Alzarri Joseph, and Gudakesh Motie can impress in the match.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis

Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Shai Hope or Brandon King

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Wanindu Hasaranga or Maheesh Theekshana

Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Alzarri Joseph or Gudakesh Motie

Who will win the Match?

Sri Lanka is more likely to defeat West Indies in the match. They won the T20I series and will be confident to defeat West Indies in the match.

Also, the visitors are weaker in ODIs than T20Is. Since the Caribbean side lost the T20I series, it will be tougher for them to defeat Sri Lanka in ODIs.

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Conclusion

Sri Lanka and West Indies entertained fans during the T20I series. Sri Lanka won the series with good by their openers and spinners.

Some West Indies seamers also gave decent shows during the T20I series. It will be interesting to see which players will rise to the limelight in the T20I series.