Sri Lanka and the West Indies will face off in the last One-Day International of the current three-match series at home on Saturday. After winning the opening two games, Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, has already clinched the series. In this game, they have a great chance to maintain their control and give the visitors a humiliating clean sweep.
Under the strategic leadership of Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka has performed remarkably in their home series against the West Indies. After comfortably defeating the visitors through the DLS method in a rain-affected match, the Lankans continued their impressive form with a solid five-wicket victory in the following game.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium stats
In a total of 44 matches, teams have won 17 games while batting first and 25 while bowling first. The average score in the first innings stands at 250, while the average score in the second innings is 204. The highest total recorded in these matches is 381/3 by Sri Lanka against Afghanistan, whereas the lowest total is 70/10 by Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka also achieved the highest successful chase, scoring 314/6 against Afghanistan, while the lowest score defended was 206/9 by West Indies against Sri Lanka.
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 17 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 25 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 250 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 204 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 381/3 (50 Overs) by SL vs AFG |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 70/10 (24.4 Overs) by ZIM vs SL |
| Highest Score Chased | 314/6 (49.4 Overs) by SL vs AFG |
| Lowest Score Defended | 206/9 (36 Overs) by WI vs SL |
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In the ongoing series, Sherfane Rutherford has scored 154 runs in just 2 innings, maintaining an impressive average of 154 and a strike rate of 93.90. Meanwhile, Wanindu Hasaranga has excelled in Pallekele, taking 20 wickets in 9 ODIs with an average of 19.45 and a strike rate of 23.95. Gudakesh Motie has contributed with 4 wickets and 50 runs, achieving a bowling average of 16.25. Additionally, Charith Asalanka has been remarkable in Pallekele, amassing 601 runs in 13 innings at an average of 85.86 and a strike rate of 96.47.
