SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - West Indies Tour Of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st ODI

Probuddha Bhattacharjee∙ Updated: Oct 19 2024, 9:00 PM | 4 Min Read

SL vs WI, ODI Series: Dream11 Predictions for 1st ODI [Source: @windiescricket/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. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

SL vs WI 1st ODI Preview

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. 

SL vs WI Head-to-Head in ODIs

SL vs WI 1st ODI Weather And Pitch Report

Weather: The weather during the game is expected to be cloudy with spells of thunderstorms. The highest temperature is expected to be around 30°C. As per AccuWeather's forecast, there is a 40% chance of rain.

Pitch Report: 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.

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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele - Record of Chasing Teams

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.

Hot Picks for SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips

SL vs WI Captain and Vice-captain

SL vs WI Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

SL vs WI, 1st ODI: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Sadeera Samarawickrama, Shai Hope
Batters: Brandon King, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Roston Chase
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka

Captain: Kamindu Mendis
Vice-captain: Roston Chase

SL vs WI Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

SL vs WI, 1st ODI: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Shai Hope
Batters: Brandon King, Charith Asalanka, Alick Athanaze, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Roston Chase, Romario Shepeherd
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Kamindu Mendis
Vice-captain: Pathum Nissanka

SL vs WI Expert Advice

Given the conditions and the form of the players a 2-2-3-4 or a 2-4-4-1 combination might be ideal for the match.

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