west indies And Sri Lanka They are set to clash in the second T20I of the three-match series at Sabina Park, Kingston. After registering an easy win by seven wickets in the opening game, the host team is moving ahead in the match with momentum. Chasing a modest target of 148 runs, West Indies showed their batting depth and patience with their captain shy hope Made a great start to the innings with an unbeaten half-century.
The Caribbean team were particularly impressive with the ball in the first T20 match. jason holder Whereas, produced a match-winning spell of 3/18 Shamar Joseph Sri Lanka struggled to build partnerships after a promising start, taking three wickets. The pace attack took advantage of the bounce on offer and successfully restricted the visitors to 147/9.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be keen to bounce back and level the series. Kamindu Mendis While stood out with the battle of 51 Kusal Mendis Provided the early momentum with an aggressive 36 runs. However, lack of support from the middle order proved costly. Visitors may potentially consider altering their composition Dunith Village To strengthen both their batting depth and spin resources.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: Match Details
- date and time: June 14, 6:00am IST / 12:30am GMT / June 13, 7:30pm local
- venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
WI vs SL head-to-head record in T20I
Matches played: 19 | West Indies won: 9 | Sri Lanka won: 10
sabina park pitch report
The Sabina Park surface offered good pace and bounce during the first T20I, which helped the fast bowlers generate extra carries. Although the pitch is expected to be a little slower for the second game, the fast bowlers should still enjoy the assistance from the new ball, especially in the lights.
The spinners are likely to play a more prominent role as the innings progresses. If the surface gets slower, Sri Lanka’s spin pair Wanindu Hasaranga and Mahesh Theekshana could become major factors in the middle overs. Batsmen who spend time at the crease deserve to be rewarded, but finding the strokes may not be entirely easy.
The weather forecast looks favorable and the full game is expected to take place. Considering the success of chasing the target in the opening match, the captain who wins the toss may once again prefer to bowl first.
squads
West Indies: Shai Hope (captain & wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Ford, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Moti, Jewel Andrew, Akeem Auguste, Shamar Springer.
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (captain and wicketkeeper), Pathum NissankaLasith Kruspule, Pawan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahish Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Ishan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Velalej, Milan Rathnayake, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Kamil Mishara.
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West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20 match, today match prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies won the toss and bowled first
- Sri Lanka’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Sri Lanka’s total score: 155-165
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka won the toss and bowled first
- West Indies’ powerplay score: 50-60
- West Indies’ total score: 165-175
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.
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