SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - West Indies Tour Of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd T20I

Sri Lanka to take on WI [Source: @OfficialSLC/X.Com]

Sri Lanka (SL) will take on West Indies (WI) in the third and final T20I of the three match series. This match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 PM IST.

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

SL vs WI 3rd T20I Preview

After winning the first T20I in a comfortable fashion, the West Indies lost the second match against Sri Lanka at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on October 15, Tuesday. Sri Lankan batters did well to post a decent total on board of 162 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Opening duo P Nissanka and Kusal Mendis scored 54 runs and 26 runs, respectively.

But, while chasing the target, the Caribbean batting line-up collapsed and scored just 89 runs in 16.1 overs. Dunith Wellalage was the top wicket-tacker of the match with 3 wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, and Wanindu Hasaranga picked 2 wickets each.

With both teams having won one match each in the series so far, this encounter promises to be a thrilling decider.

SL vs WI Head-to-Head in T20Is

SL vs WI 3rd T20I Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - The weather during the game is expected to be mostly cloudy. There are 6% chances of rain as forecasted by AccuWeather. The humidity will be around 83%.

Pitch Report - The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a balanced surface. Maintaining a consistent line and length is crucial. The batters have enjoyed playing their shots and have got full value for it. As far as the bowlers are concerned, spinners might get a bit of help from the track and the pacers who hit the deck will also get some benefits.

Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla - Record of Chasing Teams

Nearly 60% of the games have been won by the chasing team at the Dambulla International Stadium.

SL vs WI Fantasy Cricket Player Stats

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

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Rovman Powell , Brandon King, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera

All-rounders: Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Shamar Joseph

Captain: Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain: Brandon King

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

Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis

Batters: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka

All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Romario Shepherd

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Alzarri Joseph

Captain: Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain: Romario Shepherd

SL vs WI Expert Advice

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

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