SL vs WI Match Preview- 1st T20I, West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka and West Indies are set to collide with each other in a three-match T20I series. The SL vs WI battle begins with the opening game on Sunday, October 13.

The venue of the match is Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The SL vs WI T20I series will observe three thrilling games between both sides.

Later, they will also clash in an ODI series, expected to be an outstanding clash as well. Ahead of their 1st T20I match, below we glance at Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st T20I preview.

SL vs WI 1st T20I Date and Venue

The 1st T20I takes place on Sunday, October 13 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The match begins at 7 PM IST and local time.

SL vs WI Match Preview- 1st T20I, West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka leads Sri Lanka in the series. Below is their complete squad for the series.

SL Squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando.

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West Indies

Rovman Powell is the captain of West Indies in the series. Below is their complete squad.

WI Squad: Rovman Powell (C), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Andre Fletcher, Shai Hope, Terrance Hinds, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Springer.

SL vs WI Key Battles

Brandon King vs Maheesh Theekshana

Brandon King is the opening batsman for West Indies and will look for a big knock. Maheesh Theekshana needs to stop him as soon as possible.

Pathum Nissanka vs Alzarri Joseph

Pahum Nissanka is the Sri Lanka opener and has shown wonderful form in recent times. Alzarri Joseph needs to stop him with his pace attack.

Rovman Powell vs Nuwan Thushara

Rovman Powell is the West Indies skipper and he will aim for a powerful show in the middle-order. Pacer Nuwan Thushana has to halt him with his pace attack.

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SL vs WI Key Players

SL- Pathun Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, and Maheesh Theekshana are some key members of the side.

WI- Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Gudakesh Motie are crucial names in the squad.

Weather And Pitch Report

The match takes place at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium which is a low-scoring ground in T20Is. Teams often post between 150+ in the shortest format. There is a 46% chance of rain in the morning and a 12% chance of rain at night.

Conclusion

The 1st T20I will kickstart the thrilling campaign between both sides. Both teams have not clashed with each other in T20Is in recent years and will be interesting to watch who dominates in the series.