The second ODI between Sri Lanka and West Indies will take place on October 23rd, 2024, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. After a convincing win in the first ODI, Sri Lanka will aim to seal the series, while the West Indies will look to bounce back and force a decider.

Match Details

• Match: 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka vs West Indies
• Date: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
• Time: 14:30 Local Time
• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
• Series: West Indies in Sri Lanka, 3-ODI Series

Sri Lanka News

Sri Lanka secured a five-wicket win in the first ODI via the DLS method. Their bowling unit put in a solid performance, restricting the West Indies to 185 runs in 38.3 overs.

• Wanindu Hasaranga was the standout bowler, picking up 2 wickets for just 18 runs.
• Charith Asalanka, leading from the front, scored an unbeaten 77 off 71 balls, while Nishan Madushka contributed 69 off 54 balls.

The Lankan side will aim to maintain their dominance in this game, though they would like to iron out minor flaws and perform more consistently.

West Indies News

West Indies lost the first match by five wickets and must regroup to stay in the series. Their batting faltered early on, but Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 74 off 82 balls gave them hope.

• Gudakesh Motie impressed with the ball, picking 3 wickets for 47 runs, and Alzarri Joseph provided good support with 2 wickets.

The West Indies will need a better batting display to challenge Sri Lanka. They’ll also have to adapt to wet conditions if rain interrupts the game again.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 65
• Sri Lanka Wins: 31
• West Indies Wins: 31
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 3

Form Guide:

Sri Lanka: L, T, W, W, W

West Indies: W, L, L, L, L

Last 5 Matches: Sri Lanka vs West Indies

• October 20, 2024: Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (DLS method)
• July 7, 2023: Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
• March 14, 2021: West Indies won by 5 wickets
• March 12, 2021: West Indies won by 5 wickets
• March 10, 2021: West Indies won by 8 wickets

Sri Lanka holds the upper hand recently, winning the last two encounters.

Key Players

Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka: 9 matches, 598 runs, Avg 74.75
• Charith Asalanka: 10 matches, 383 runs, Avg 54.71
• Wanindu Hasaranga: 7 matches, 15 wickets, Econ 5.4

West Indies

• Shai Hope: 10 matches, 353 runs, Avg 44.13
• Keacy Carty: 9 matches, 295 runs, Avg 36.88
• Gudakesh Motie: 10 matches, 17 wickets, Econ 4.28

Possible Lineups

Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando

West Indies: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Prediction

Sri Lanka enters the game as the favorite, having showcased superior form and home advantage. However, the West Indies cannot be underestimated—if their top order fires, they could take the game deep and force a series decider.

Prediction: Sri Lanka to win and seal the series.

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