The first T20 of the 3-match series between the two experienced Sri Lankan and West Indies teams will be held on 13th October 2024. Sri Lanka and West Indies have faced each other 15 times in T20 Internationals. Of these 15 encounters, a close statistic follows as the Sri Lanka team has 8 victories to its name and the Caribbean squad has emerged as winners in 7 encounters. Considering the form of the opposing squads, we are expecting these numbers to change drastically in this 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 6:30 pm PST, 7:00 pm IST, and 1:30 pm GMT.
Team Analysis
The Sri Lankan squad is being led by a new skipper, Charith Asalanka. The 27-year old captain can prove to be a real asset for his team as he has praise-worthy T20 statistics. Asalanka accompanied by other star Sri Lankan players like Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis are capable of putting together a big target on the scoreboard.
However, the key strength of the Asian team is their lethal spin attack led by none other than their legendary bowler, Wanindu Hasaranga. Hasarnaga is returning back to International cricket from his unfortunate hamstring injury. He will be joined by other star bowlers like Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Dunith Wellalage.
The West Indies team is back in its form with a bang. Rovman Powell, the African skipper, is the main strength of the team. Rovman has a rather aggressive batting style and there is no stopping him when he starts smashing big hits. He plays at an incredible strike rate of 143.58 in T20Is and has a record of smashing 98 sixes in just 80 T20Is. The rest of West Indian batting line-up is also very strong and stable featuring young stars like Brandon King, Shai Hope, and Roston Chase.
Match Insights And Conclusion
The key impact players for this 1st match of the series are Shai Hope, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Brandon King. Moreover, there is a noticeable absence of several senior West Indian players like Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer and Akeal Hosein. Will this prove to be costly for the West Indian team in challenging situations? I guess we will have to wait to find out!
