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The first ODI was representative of the Sri Lanka story in ODIs in recent years. After a good period of play, they collapsed badly, and then lost the game with barely a whimper.

After the controversial dismissal of Danushka Gunathilaka, Sri Lanka were never in the game. West Indies, on the other hand, were on song, and led by the prolific Shai Hope, were never in any discomfort.

Now, the series is on the line, and Sri Lanka will want a better performance. The absence of Angelo Mathews due to family reasons is a blow, which puts onus on the top order to set a good platform, that is this time built on by the middle order.

Also read: India vs England 1st T20I Preview + Dream11 Prediction

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

• Only Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have scored more ODI runs than Shai Hope since 2018. In this period, Hope has scored 3,212 runs at an average of 62.98.
• Evin Lewis made two quick starts in the T20Is, which he followed with a half-century in the first ODI (65). He has a fifty and century in three ODIs vs Sri Lanka (240 runs, avg. 80).
• Darren Bravo has the second-most runs for West Indies vs Sri Lanka, behind Shai Hope. Bravo, who scored a decent 37* in the first ODI, has 386 runs vs SL at 35.09.
• Jason Holder bowled with consistency in the first ODI, finishing with impressive figures of 2/39. He has 16 wickets to his name in 10 ODIs vs Sri Lanka.
• Alzarri Joseph has 11 wickets in four ODIs vs Sri Lanka. He will be key in dislodging Sri Lanka’s important opening partnership.

Sri Lanka:

• Dimuth Karunaratne has scored two half-centuries in five ODIs vs West Indies. Also, he has a solid batting record as ODI captain: 15 inns, 545 runs, avg. 38.92, SR 77.30.
• Danushka Gunathilaka was mighty unlucky in his dismissal in the first ODI. He looked good during his 61-ball 55.
• The experience of Dinesh Chandimal will be key for Sri Lanka. He failed in the first ODI, which hurt the Lions.
• Ashen Bandara has scored 44* and 50 in his last two innings on this tour (third T20I and first ODI).
• The Windies batsmen made a conscious effort to see out Wanindu Hasaranga after his dream T20I series (0/26 off 10 overs). He took 3/12, 3/17 and 2/13 in the T20Is.
• Dushmantha Chameera was Sri Lanka’s only wicket-taker in the first ODI.

Stats and Facts

• West Indies have not won consecutive ODIs against top-10 opposition at home since beating Bangladesh 3-0 in 2014.
• West Indies’ win in the first ODI broke a losing streak of six.
• Wanindu Hasaranga bowled 40 dot balls out of his 60 in the opening ODI.

Possible Playing 11

West Indies: 1. Shai Hope (wk), 2. Evin Lewis, 3. Darren Bravo, 4. Jason Mohammed, 5. Nicholas Pooran, 6. Kieron Pollard (c), 7. Jason Holder, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Fabian Allen, 10. Akeal Hosein, 11. Alzarri Joseph

Sri Lanka: 1. Dimuth Karunaratne (c), 2. Danushka Gunathilaka, 3. Pathum Nissanka, 4. Dinesh Chandimal (wk), 5. Ashen Bandara, 6. Kamindu Mendis, 7. Thisara Perera, 8. Wanindu Hasaranga, 9. Lakshan Sandakan, 10. Dushmantha Chameera, 11. Nuwan Pradeep

Viv Richards Stadium North Sound Antigua Pitch Report and Weather

Given that a match has been played on the square, the second ODI pitch may be on the slower side. If you bat well, though, runs are on offer.

Patchy rain is forecast for the morning, but should clear for the match.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

The absence of Angelo Mathews leaves a hole for Sri Lanka. West Indies look good for a victory once again here, owing to their balanced attack and the in-form Shai Hope.

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