Dream11: SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd ODI

SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 3rd ODI

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Oct 26, 2024 03:03 IST

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The 3rd ODI match of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will see Sri Lanka (SL) squaring off against West Indies (WI) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Saturday, October 26. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SL vs WI Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

Sri Lanka won the T20I series by 2-1 and have already won the ODI series too. They will look to secure a cleansweep by winning the 3rd ODI match as well.

These two teams have played a total of 67 head-to-head test matches. Sri Lanka have won 33 matches while West Indies have won 31 matches. Mwanwhile, 3 matches ended in no results.

SL vs WI Match Details

The 3rd ODI match of the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024 will be played on October 26 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The game is set to take place at 2:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

SL vs WI, 3rd ODI Match

Date and Time: 26th October 2024, 2:30 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy is a high-scoring one. Fans can expect a lot of runs flowing from batters in the form of boundaries. Spinners may get some wickets in the second innings when the opponent is chasing a big target.

The last match played between these two teams was at this pitch. A total of 379 runs were scored at a loss of 15 wickets.

SL vs WI Form Guide

SL - W W W W T

WI - L L L L L

SL vs WI Probable Playing XI

SL Playing XI

No injury updates

Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Janith Liyanage

WI Playing XI

No injury updates

Alick Athanaze, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Hayden Walsh

SL vs WI Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Nishan Madushka

Nishan Madushka is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He will open the innings for Sri Lanka. He has smashed 107 runs in the last two matches. Sadeera Samarawickrama is another good wicket-keeper option. He smashed 38 runs in the last match.

Batters

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka and Sherfane Rutherford are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Asalanka has already smashed 139 runs and taken 1 wicket in the last two matches.

Brandon King is another good batter pick for today's match.

All-rounders

Wanindu Hasaranga

Roston Chase and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Spinners are expected to be more crucial than pacers in today's match. Hasaranga has taken 6 crucial wickets in the last two matches.

Kamindu Mendis is another good all-rounder for today's match. He smashed 30 runs in the first match.

Bowlers

Maheesh Theekshana

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Maheesh Theekshana and Gudakesh Motie. Motie is expected to once again trouble Sri Lanka batters. He has already taken 4 wickets and smashed 50 runs in the last two matches.

Alzarri Joseph is another good bowler option for today's nail-biting match. He has taken 4 wickets in the last two matches.

SL vs WI match captain and vice-captain choices

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka is the most crucial pick from Sri Lanka as he will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs. He has smashed 139 runs and taken 1 wicket in the last two matches.

Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga is currently one of the best all-rounders from Sri Lanka. He is expected to bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has already taken 6 crucial wickets in the last two matches.

5 Must-Picks for SL vs WI, 3rd ODI Match

Wanindu Hasaranga

Charith Asalanka

Maheesh Theekshana

Sherfane Rutherford

Gudakesh Motie

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.