SL vs WI Match Prediction- 3rd T20I, West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka and West Indies will clash in the next game of the ongoing T20I series. SL vs WI encounter will be hosted by Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The series is tied 1-1 so far.

Rovman Powell and Charith Asalanka lead Sri Lanka and West Indies respectively in the series. Ahead of their final clash of the T20I series, below is their prediction for the match.

SL vs WI Team Analysis

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka leads Sri Lanka and they made a fabulous comeback in the last match. They will look to end the series with a victory.

West Indies

West Indies has won the series but will look for a clean sweep against the hosts. The Caribbean Side has a wonderful record in Sri Lanka (In T20Is) and they can outplay them in the last game too.

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SL vs WI Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The SL vs WI 3rd T20I match takes place at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka; which is a good-scoring ground in T20 Internationals.

The stadium has hosted 22 T20I games and the teams often post 170+ totals. Spinners and seamers are always in focus with spin track and wind movements.

Form and Fitness

There were no injuries to any players in the 2nd T20I and hence all members are available for the next game. Further reports are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

Sri Lanka- Charith Asalanka-led side has the home advantage and also many all-rounders. Hence, they have many options for occasional spinners.

West Indies- West Indies has a mighty set of batters who are hard-hitters and pacers who utilize their strong build to trouble the opposition with their pace attack.

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SL vs WI Match Prediction- 3rd T20I, West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024

SL vs WI Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

SL- Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, and Charitha Asalanka are among the key batters for the side.

WI- Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Rovman Powell, Alzarri Joseph, and Gudakesh Motie are some powerful members of the side.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Kamindu Mendis or Charith Asalanka

Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Shai Hope or Evin Lewis

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Maheesha Theekshana or Matheesha Pathirana

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

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Who will win the Match?

It is highly challenging to predict the winners of SL vs WI 3rd T20I. While West Indies won the 1st game with ease, Sri Lanka won the 2nd game with a superb attack.

However, it looks like Sri Lanka will pull off another victory in the final and win the series. So, Sri Lanka should win the game as per my calculation.

Conclusion

The SL vs WI T20I series will conclude with the final game on Thursday, October 17. Fans have thoroughly enjoyed both the T20I clashes; which took place after 2021 between both sides. It will be interesting to see who grabs the limelight in the final clash.