The stage is set for the third and final ODI of the series at the historic Sabina Park. with Sri Lanka Leading 1-0 after second game was abandoned due to rain west indies Every situation will have to be faced to level the series.
Sri Lanka is entering this final match with full momentum. After securing a comprehensive 41-run win in the opening match on the back of impressive half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka (79) and captain Kusal Mendis (72), The visitors look incredibly balanced. Their bowling unit was led by Dushmantha ChameeraHas adjusted impeccably to the Caribbean conditions, taking four wickets in the opener.
For shy hopeStructural pressures are increasing on the West Indies. The batting order did not perform well in the first match, failing to achieve the target of 304 runs despite struggling innings from Hope and the opener. Justin Greaves. The second ODI ended with a “no result” due to rain, before things could really heat up, with the match becoming a do-or-die battle for the hosts to retain their pride on home soil before turning their attention to the T20Is.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: May 3, 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 9:30 AM Local
- venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, head-to-head record in ODI
matches played: 68 | west indies won: 32 | sri lanka won: 33 | no result/tie:3
sabina park pitch report
The traditional characteristics of Sabina Park remain steadfast – offering a fair competition between bat and ball. The fresh deck will provide good carry and hard, genuine bounce during powerplay overs. Expect fast bowlers like Alzarri Joseph and Dushmantha Chameera to create seam movement and look for the outside edge early on. The surface is expected to become drier and slower as the match progresses into the middle overs. This will help finger and wrist spinners like Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana and Gudakesh Moti to play to a great extent. Batsmen who are patient enough to get through the early powerplay will find the ball coming well onto the bat, making it relatively easy to hit boundaries later in the innings.
squads
West Indies: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Casey Carty, Shai Hope (wk/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Amir Zangu, Gudakesh Moti, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jaden Seales, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeem Auguste, Matthew Ford, Shamar Springer.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (wk/captain), Pawan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Zenith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Mahesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Ishan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Vellaage, Kamil Mishara, Pramod Madushan, Asitha Fernando
Also read: Kusal Mendis shines as Sri Lanka beats West Indies in first ODI
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, today match prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies won the toss and bowled first
- Sri Lanka’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Sri Lanka’s total score: 270-290
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka won the toss and bowled first
- West Indies’ powerplay score: 45-55
- West Indies’ total score: 260-280
Match result: The team bowling first wins the competition.
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