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West Indies Tour Of Sri Lanka 1st ODI, SL vs WI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?


Charith Asalanka and Rovman Powell [Source: @ImTanujSingh,@Aqibmzm/x.com]Charith Asalanka and Rovman Powell [Source: @ImTanujSingh,@Aqibmzm/x.com]

Sri Lanka (SL) will play against West Indies (WI) in the first ODI of the three-match series. The match will be played at the Pallekel International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, on October 20 at 2:30 PM IST. 

West Indies took the advantage in the T20I series after winning the first match by five wickets. However, Sri Lanka made a strong comeback in the next two matches and beat them to seal the series. 

The home team will be looking to ride the momentum from the T20I series and win this match to start the series well. On the other hand, West Indies will aim for a strong comeback in the ODIs and look to begin their redemption arc from this game itself. 

How will the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium's Pitch Behave?

The pitch is expected to be batting-friendly, especially when the ball is new and hard. But as the game goes by, the spinners will come into the game as the wicket slows down. As the weather is expected to be overcast during the match, the seamers might get help from the track with the new ball.

SL vs WI 1st ODI: Predicted Toss Result

About 55% of the ODI matches played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium have been won by the team chasing. So, the stats suggest that the chasing team might have a slight advantage at this venue. The captain winning the toss might look to field first in this game.

SL vs WI 1st ODI: Players To Watch Out For

Sri Lanka

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana

West Indies

Batters: Brandon King, Shai Hope
All-rounders: Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

SL vs WI 1st ODI: Match Prediction

SL vs WI 1st ODI: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 250-265
Predicted second innings score: 255-270

Predicted Result: The team fielding first will have an edge in this match.