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

Sri Lanka and West Indies are all set to square off in the upcoming series. SL vs WI 1st ODI will be hosted by Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka has a stunning record against West Indies at home in ODIs. They won the T20I series recently and will leave no stone unturned to win the ODI series too. Below we glance at the complete prediction for the SL vs WI 1st ODI match.

SL vs WI 1st ODI Date and Venue

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st ODI takes place on Sunday, October 20 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. The match will start at 2:30 PM IST.

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

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka is the skipper of Sri Lanka in the series. Below is their full squad.

SL Squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz.

West Indies

Shai Hope is the captain of the West Indies in the series. Below is their full squad for the tour.

WI Squad: Shai Hope (Captain), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Jewel Andrew, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales.

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SL vs WI Key Battles

Pathum Nissanka vs Romario Shepherd

Pathum Nissanka showed wonderful form in the T20I series and is also part of the ODI series. He will look to smash runs all over the park. Romaria Shepherd was the leading wicket-taker for the camp and will look to outplay him.

Kusal Mendis vs Gudakesh Motie

Kusal Mendis scored the most runs for the home side in the T20I series and Gudakesh Motie is a crucial spinner for Sri Lanka. The battle will be amazing to watch out for.

Brandon King vs Maheesh Theekshana

Brandon King slammed a half-century for WI in the previous campaign and Maheesha Theekshana got the most wickets for Sri Lanka. The latter will look to outplay the WI opener as soon as possible.

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SL vs WI Key Players

SL- Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, and Wanindu Hasaranga are crucial spinners for the side.

WI- Shai Hope, Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Romario Shepherd, and Gudakesh Motie are some crucial bowlers for the side.

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Weather And Pitch Report

There is a 12% to 6% chance of rain at the stadium during the SL vs WI 1st ODI match on Sunday, October 20. Hence, the match will not be affected by rain. The pitch is spin-friendly and spinners will be in more focus during the match.

Conclusion

Sri Lanka won the T20I series despite West Indies having won the 1st T20I match. However, the hosts will look to win the ODI series too to impress their fans. West Indies lost the T20I series but will look for a better show in the ODI series.