Following the Sri Vs WI T20 series, the two opposing nations are set to participate in a series of 3 ODI matches, all being held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka enjoys an upper hand as they recently defeated the Caribbean team by 2-1 in the T20 series held last week. Sri Lanka and West Indies have faced each other 65 times in ODI cricket. Of these 65 encounters, Sri Lanka has emerged victorious 31 times, whereas, West Indies also have 31 wins to their name. These numbers will definitely change at the end of this ODI series. Stay tuned to find out more!
3 T20Is
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20th October 2024
1st ODI at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
2:00 pm PST, 2:30 pm IST, and 9:00 am GMT
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23rd October 2024
2nd ODI at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
2:00 pm PST, 2:30 pm IST, and 9:00 am GMT
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26th October 2024
3rd ODI at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
2:00 pm PST, 2:30 pm IST, and 9:00 am GMT
Squads
West Indies:
- Shai Hope (Captain)
- Alzarri Joseph
- Jewel Andrew
- Alick Athanaze
- Keacy Carty
- Roston Chase
- Matthew Forde
- Shamar Joseph
- Brandon King
- Evin Lewis
- Gudakesh Motie
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Jayden Seales
- Romario Shepherd
- Hayden Walsh Jr
Sri Lanka:
- Charith Asalanka (Captain)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Nishan Madushka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Akila Dananjaya
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Asitha Fernando
Conclusion
The last time Sri Lanka played an ODI was against India, in which they were brutally defeated by a 3-0 margin. Will the Sri Lankan team manage to turn the tables and win this ODI series against the West Indies? I guess we will have to wait to find out!