Hosts Sri Lanka (SL) and the visitors West Indies (WI) are all set to continue their ongoing three-match T20I series by facing off in the second T20I. Both sides will lock horns in the second game at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, in Dambulla, on Tuesday, October 15. The first T20I of the series was won by the West Indies, and the side will aim to register their second straight win.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka, who lost the first T20I, will be looking to level things up. The hosts will look to do everything in their power to push the series onto the decider.
The surface at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is one that is preferred by the batters. A high-scoring affair will be most likely on the cards. Hence, the batters will relish their time in the middle while the bowlers will have their task cut out. Therefore, opting to bat first after winning the toss could be a wise decision for the skipper at this venue.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando.
Shai Hope (wk), Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Brandon King, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph.
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis could be the best batter in the upcoming game against West Indies. With a knock of 51 runs in 40 deliveries in his last game, Mendis’ knock could prove to be crucial for the hosts when they gear up to face the Windies in the second T20I.
The West Indies’ Shamar Joseph could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Sri Lanka. With four overs bowled in his last game, Joseph took one wicket and conceded 27 runs during his bowling spell. Hence he will lookingto reduce his run deficit while claiming more wickets in the upcoming fixture
Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 60-70
SL: 150-160
Sri Lanka win the match
West Indies win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 50-60
WI: 160-170
West Indies win the match