Match Details:
The 2nd Test of the two-match Test series between West Indies and Sri Lanka will be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, starting from 29th March.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
After the first Test ended in a draw, West Indies and Sri Lanka will lock horns for the second and final Test today. West Indies have won both the T20I and the ODI series and they will now aim to do a clean sweep by winning the Test series as well.
They could have got the job done in the last game only, but ended up playing it safe and settling for a draw, rather than giving it their all and possibly losing the game. Sri Lanka proved in their last game that if things work out in their favour, they can pack a punch as well.
WI vs SL Weather Report for 2nd Test:
The temperature will be at a pleasant 28 °C. Rain is not on the cards for all 5 days of the Test match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The bowlers will enjoy bowling on this surface for the first couple of days, but since Day 3, the batsmen will rule the roost. Hence, toss will be crucial here.
Average first innings score:
252 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
WI vs SL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach
Bench:
Jomel Warrican, Darren Bravo
Sri Lanka
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lahiru Thirimanne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Vishwa Fernando
Bench:
Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Roshen Silva, Asitha Fernando, Pathum Dilshan Madushanka, Ashen Bandara
WI vs SL Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Nkrumah Bonner was West Indies’ saviour. His century ensured that the hosts don’t start the series with a defeat.
Kyle Mayers is another player who had a crucial role to play in the last game. He scored 40+ runs in both innings and was also successful with the ball in the second innings.
From West Indies, John Campbell can be a steal at 8.5 Cr. He scored a classy 42 in the first innings of the first Test.
From the bowlers, Lasith Embuldeniya will be a good budget pick. He dismissed Nkrumah Bonner in the first innings picked up a couple of more wickets in the second innings.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Kraigg Brathwaite
Vice-Captain Options – Lahiru Thirimanne, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WI vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Niroshan Dickwella
Batters – Nkrumah Bonner, Kraigg Brathwaite, Oshada Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Thirimanne (vc)
All-Rounders – Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder (c)
Bowlers – Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Suranga Lakmal
12th Man – Dinesh Chandimal
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WI vs SL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dinesh Chandimal
Batters – John Campbell, Nkrumah Bonner, Dimuth Karunaratne (vc), Lahiru Thirimanne
All-Rounders – Kyle Mayers (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Jason Holder
Bowlers – Rahkeem Cornwall, Shannon Gabriel, Lasith Embuldeniya
12th Man – Kraigg Brathwaite
Expert Advice:
As the pitch will help the batsmen more than their bowling counterparts, you can select 4-5 batsmen in your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s WI vs SL Probable Winners:
West Indies are expected to win this match.
