West Indies (WI) will take on Sri Lanka (SL) in the third ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on October 26. Sri Lanka have clinched the three-match T20I series by 2-0 and will aim to whitewash the West Indies with a win on Saturday. On the other hand, West Indies would like a solitary win in the ODI series after losing the first two games by five wickets each.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka are riding high by winning the T20I series with a margin of 2-1. The last ODI was reduced to 44 overs per side due to rain. They managed to bowl out West Indies for just 189 runs and chased down the target in 38.2 overs. They will be banking on their spin duo, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga to come good in a dead rubber.
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SL vs WI Match Details
| Particulars | Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Details | Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 3rd ODI | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | Saturday, October 26, 2:30 PM | FanCode app and website |
Pitch Report
The Pallikele pitch has favoured the batters in the later stages. The pacers get the movement early on before the spinners start getting some purchases off the deck. On the weather front, according to AccuWeather, the cloud cover will be 95 per cent with around four hours of rain projection during the day.
Head-To-Head Records
| Matches Played | Won by Sri Lanka | Won by West Indies | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 65 | 32 | 31 | 03 | 07 June, 1975 | 23 October, 2024 |
Probable Predicted 11 for SL vs WI
Sri Lanka
Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando.
West Indies
Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph.
Probable Top Performers from SL vs WI
Probable Best Batter: Sherfane Rutherford
Sherfane Rutherford anchored the innings well for West Indies in the previous game. He scored 80 off 82 as the team managed to post a considerable target of 190. He smashed seven boundaries and four maximums.
Probable Best Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga
Hasaranga is the key asset for Sri Lanka and the spinner proved the same in the second ODI by picking four wickets. Bowling eight overs, he gave away 40 runs and ended up with an economy rate of 5.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Scenario 1
Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 45-55
SL: 250-260
Sri Lanka win the match
Scenario 2
West Indies win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 50-60
WI: 260-270
West Indies win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.