Sri Lanka and West Indies are set to participate in the 2nd ODI match on 23rd October 2024, scheduled to be held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka. The hosts, Sri Lanka lead the series by 1-0 as they defeated the Caribbean team by 5 wickets. Having already lost the T20I series, the West Indies squad led by the wicket-keeper batsman, Shai Hope will give their absolute best to win this second clash and level the series.
Live Streaming Info
Fans can tune in to watch Sri Vs WI live on Tens Sports and A Sports in Pakistan, Sky Sports in the UK, and Sony Live TV in Sri Lanka. This match will be streamed at 2:00 pm PST, 2:30 pm IST, and 9:00 am GMT.
Team Analysis
Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lankan skipper is perhaps the biggest asset of the Indian team. Asalanka was phenomenal in the last game where he contributed 77 important runs off just 71 deliveries at a decent strike rate of 108.45. Asalanka is accompanied by other important middle-order batsmen, namely Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama. The Sri Lankan middle order is another of their advantages. This Asian middle-order is notoriously known to form important partnerships and take on a defensive style of batting. This feature has helped the Sri Lankan team secure plenty of wins in One Day Internationals.
The magical spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga is back with a bang. The young star is returning to ODI cricket after an injury and has already proven himself of immense importance for his team in the last match. Hasaranga can deliver crucial wickets for the Sri Lankan team, that too at an admirable economy. However, light should be shed upon the fact that with the exception of Dilshan Madushanka, the Sri Lankan team has no other experienced fast bowling option. This can prove to be costly for the Asian team.
The Caribbean team’s poor batting line-up, prone to a collapse is their main weakness. Where there is plenty of young talent in the West Indian squad, experienced players are hard to find. However, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, and Sherfane Rutherford can be key strengths of the West Indian squad which can change the course of the game within an over as these batsmen are known to play at a strike rate of over 150, even in ODIs.
Match Insights And Conclusion
Since rain spoiled the sport in the last match and this natural interruption did put the West Indian team in a disadvantageous position in the last match. We expect the West Indian team to be in full confidence in this second match. Key impact player for this second encounter include Brandon King, Maheesh Theekshana, and Rovman Powell. If you want to watch SL Vs WI live, scroll above and click on the link provided.
