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Sri Lanka kick off this ODI series against the West Indies riding the crest of a wave after coming back from behind to take the three-match T20i series 2-1.
DATE/TIME: Sunday 20st October 2024 – UK – 10:00am / India – 2:30am / US EST – 5:00am / US PST – 2:00am
VENUE: Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka
WEATHER: A chance of thundery showers but will hopefully stay dry, with temperatures forecasted to be in the mid-twenties.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Willow TV
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – discovery+ / US – Willow TV
SRI LANKA BETTING ANALYSIS
In Pallekele, spin may well play an important part, which would suit Sri Lanka nicely when considering their options in that department. Maheesh Theekshana is one such player who would benefit from that and he should be afforded plenty of overs by captain Charith Asalanka. Back Theekshana in potentially helpful conditions to record 3+ wickets in this encountner.
WEST INDIES BETTING ANALYSIS
West Indies are likely to need Brandon King at the top of the order to come good for them in this upcoming game and set a platform for success whether it be in the first or second innings. King scored 91 runs across the three T20i fixtures and another good score could be on the cards here, so explore backing him to accrue over 24.5 match runs.
SRI LANKA VS WEST INDIES EXPERT PREDICTION
West Indies need to pick themselves up and respond strongly after throwing away the chance of winning the three-game T20i series by performing really poorly in each of the last two matches, losing on both occasions. Sri Lanka on the other hand, are flying high right now and there’s no reason not to think they won’t carry this form and momentum into the ODIs after two thumping T20i victories.
Notably strong in their own conditions, it shouldn’t take Sri Lanka long to adapt to a longer form of white ball cricket, but the same may not be said for West Indies. Therefore, the move to make from a betting perspective is backing the hosts to record a third straight win over the Windies here in all formats.
SRI LANKA VS WEST INDIES TIP: SRI LANKA TO WIN