SL vs WI 2nd T20 2024 Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report : CricBlog

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West Indies made a winning start to their tour of Sri Lanka, with excellent displays in both powerplays going a long way to the victory. After their bowlers kept the Sri Lankan top order in check, Brandon King (63 off 33 balls) and Evin Lewis (50 off 28 balls) smashed 107 off 9.1 overs to put the Windies well on course in their chase of 180.

With the series on the line, Sri Lanka will be seeking an improvement in the opening six overs and build on their promising moments. Kamindu Mendis (51 off 40 balls) and Charith Asalanka (59 off 35 balls) resurrected the innings, while the bowlers worked hard to wrestle things back after the opening onslaught.

West Indies will be looking for their own improvements in the fielding department in those first ten overs. Such mishaps again could prove more costly.

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Match Details

SL vs WI 2nd T20I 2024.
Date: 15 October 2024.
Time: 7:00pm (local & IST).
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

SL vs WI 2nd T20 2024 Possible Playing XIs

The hosts could look to make a change to their bowling attack after a tough start.

Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis (wk), 3. Kusal Perera, 4. Kamindu Mendis, 5. Charith Asalanka (c), 6. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamindu Wickramasinghe/Nuwan Thushara, 9. Maheesh Theekahana, 10. Matheesha Pathirana, 11. Asitha Fernando

The Windies may persist with a winning combination.

West Indies: 1. Brandon King, 2. Evin Lewis, 3. Shai Hope (wk), 4. Roston Chase, 5. Rovman Powell (c), 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Shamar Springer, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Shamar Joseph, 11. Gudakesh Motie

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report and Weather

Expect the captain who wins the toss to choose to bowl again after some early movement in the first T20I. Also, there is a chance of thunderstorms during the match.

Given the conditions, powerplay bowling will be key. Sri Lanka were hammered in this regard when bowling second in the first match, whereas the West Indies had some joy.

As the night goes on, expect the pitch to hold up well for batting.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SL vs WI 2nd T20 2024 – Top Dream11 Picks for the Match

Top wicket-keeper picks:

Kusal Mendis: Given he opens and his ability to score quickly, Kusal remains a good pick as wicket-keeper in fantasy cricket. However, he will be looking to improve his T20 record on this ground: 10 inns, 223 runs, avg. 22.30, SR 135.98.

Top batter picks:

Brandon King: The Windies opener has taken a liking to Sri Lanka in his three T20Is against them. He’s scored 139 runs at an average of 46.33 and strike rate of 175.94.
Pathum Nissanka: The opener missed out on the first T20I, but he has an excellent T20 record on this ground: 8 inns, 327 runs, avg. 46.71, SR 174.87.
Charith Asalanka: The captain has struck two fifties in as many matches against West Indies, including an excellent 35-ball 59 in the opening T20I.

Top all-rounder picks:

Wanindu Hasaranga: Wicket-taking potential and runs as a finisher. The legspinner has picked up 12 wickets in just six T20I innings against West Indies at an average of 11.00 and strike rate of 12.
Roston Chase: Given the left-handers in Sri Lanka’s team, expect Chase to do more bowling. Also, Chase is an important cog in the Windies’ middle order.

Top bowler picks:

Shamar Joseph: If there’s movement, Shamar will be tough to hangle. He bowled 14 dots in the first T20I, finishing with 1/27 from his four overs.
Matheesha Pathirana: “Baby Malinga” has made a habit of taking wickets at the backend of an innings. This translates into excellent fantasy points. He took 2/27 in the opening T20I, including a scalp in the death overs.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Team

Romario Shepherd: The all-rounder often bowls in the crunch overs, which can bring wicket-taking opportunities. Also, he is a strong finishing option, particularly helpful if the Windies bat first.
Evin Lewis: If he gets going again, it means big fantasy points. His fifty in the opening T20I was his first against Sri Lanka in this format, where he strikes at 166.17 overall.
Maheesh Theekshana: The spinner takes one wicket per match on average in seven T20s at Dambulla. Given the left-handers in the Windies lineup, Theekshana can be an important player for the hosts.
Kamindu Mendis: The left-hander is in magnificent form across formats, transferring his amazing Test form into a fifty in the opening T20I.
Kusal Perera: Sri Lanka’s number three has the fourth-most runs in SL-WI T20Is, with 194 at an average of 27.71 and strike rate of 151.56.