Sri Lanka will face West Indies in the second T20I match on October 15 at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka, aiming to level the series after a five-wicket loss in the opener, will look for a stronger performance. West Indies, boosted by half-centuries from Brandon King and Evin Lewis, will strive to win the match and clinch the series 2-0. Following the three T20Is, these two teams will play three ODI in preparation for the Champions Trophy 2025. As far as the Dream11 predictions are concerned, we have got you covered as far as your fantasy picks are concerned. Hop in to see a detailed preview and Dream11 prediction for the SL vs WI 2nd T20I.
Head-to-Head Record: SL vs WI
It is all equal at 8-8 for the head-to-head record between Sri Lanka and West Indies in the men’s T20I. The former world champion teams have met 16 times in the shortest format, with both teams recording eight victories.
Weather & Pitch Report: SL vs WI
Weather Report:
Rainy conditions are expected in Dambulla. The temperature is going to hover around 25 degrees Celcius while the average humidity will be as high as 96 percent.
Pitch Report: SL vs WI
The Dambulla pitch favours batters and helps fast bowlers. The fast bowlers have taken 34 wickets in the last five matches. Rain is expected in the morning, which may affect the toss and team decisions. In the last match, 7 wickets were taken by pacers as compared to 4 by tweakers.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: Stats before SL vs WI 2nd T20I
| STATS | |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 4 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st innings score | 105 |
| Highest 1st innings score | 209/5 |
Playing 11s (Predicted): SL vs WI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
West Indies
Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
A plethora of options to choose from! Can you drop Kusal Mendis or Wanindu Hasaranga, or will someone like Kamindu Mendis continue his red-hot form? We have curated a Dream11 team while keeping in mind a high-scoring affair tonight! However, there are some key West Indian players that you won’t want to miss out on. This will make your fantasy team stand out from the rest.
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Hot Picks for SL vs WI 2nd T20I: Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Cricket Tips
Brandon King: The West Indies batsman scored 63 runs from 33 balls in the last match, including 11 fours and one six, with a strike rate of 191. He provided a strong start for his team. The opener is expected to maintain his form in the next match. He is a must-have for your fantasy team.
Wanindu Hasaranga: Hasaranga is one of the best all-rounders in the shortest format, especially when playing in Sri Lanka. He is a proper 4-over bowler and can even wreak havoc with his striking abilities. Against WI, Hasaranga has taken 12 wickets in 7 wickets.
Shai Hope: While Shai Hope missed out in the last match, he is too good a player now. In 9 T20I innings in 2024, Hope has mustered 264 at an average of 37.71 and at a strike rate of 170.32. In this year’s CPL, Hope clubbed 391 runs, including 3 fifties.
Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Wanindu Hasaranga: Who is the safest captaincy choice? Wanindu Hasaranga is the answer. As mentioned above, he is just a class apart from the rest and enjoys a phenomenal record in Dambulla. In 9 matches at the venue, he has 210 runs coupled with 12 wickets at an economy of under 8 runs per over.
Matheesha Pathirana: An X-Factor in bowling, Matheesha Pathirana has that spark to make a difference. He has taken 14 wickets in 7 games in Dambulla, averaging under 16. His best bowling at the venue is 4/24. In his last 10 innings, Pathirana has gone wicketless just twice.
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