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

SL vs WI 3rd T20I is all set to entertain fans for one more time. The encounter, the last one of the T20I series, is a do-or-die clash for both sides.

Charith Asalanka has the reins of the Sri Lanka team in the SL vs WI T20I series and will look to lead the side to a fabulous victory in the last game. His team lost the first game but made a fabulous comeback in the next, bowling out the visitors for just 89.

Rovman Powell has done a brilliant job for the side and led the visitors to victory in the first game by 5 wickets. However, they lost the last game with a humiliating show. He will look for another win in the next match to win the series trophy. Below is the complete preview for the match.

SL vs WI 3rd T20I Date and Venue

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies 3rd T20I takes place on Thursday, October 15 at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. The match begins at 7 PM IST.

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

Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka leads Sri Lanka in the T20I series. Below is their complete squad for the series.

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

West Indies

Rovman Powell is the captain of West Indies in the T20I series. Below is their complete squad for the next last game.

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

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SL vs WI Key Battles

Brandon King vs Kamindu Mendis

Brandon King is the opener for the side and will look to smack a half-century like the opening clash. Kamindu Mendis will look to dismiss him once again.

Evin Lewis vs Matheesha Pathirana

Evin Lewis showed a glimpse of his might in the 1st game by hitting 4 sixes for his half-century. Matheesha Pathirana will look to trouble him with his pace attack.

Pathum Nissanka vs Alzarri Joseph

Pathum Nissanka slammed the match-winning half-century in the 2nd T20I and will look for another such knock. Alzaari Joseph will look to outplay him with his pace.

SL vs WI Key Players

SL- Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Matheesha Pathirana, and Maheesh Theekshana are key members of the side.

WI- Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, and Gudakesh Motie are a few key spinners for the team.

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Weather And Pitch Report

There is just a 6% chance of rain during the SL vs WI match in Dambulla City on Thursday. Hence, the match will not be affected by rain.

The pitch at Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is spin-friendly and offers assistance to spinners. However, batters also enjoy a good outing and post about 170+ on most occasions. Also, even pacers have enjoyed success in the ongoing series. The match has hosted 22 games.

Conclusion

Sri Lanka and West Indies will aim to finish on a high note in the next game as the battle is not completed as there is also an ODI series pending.

Both sides will clash in a three-match ODI series. Ending the T20I series on a winning note and winning the series will add more confidence among players for the ODI series.