Fantasy Cricket Tips, Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: With series done and dusted, Sri Lanka and West Indies face-off in the third ODI at Pallekele. While the hosts would want to end the series with a 3-0 winning margin, West Indies will aim to make a desperate comeback and salvage some pride in the last ODI of the series.
Weather Conditions: The match is under a slight threat of rain expected to halt the match proceedings at any time during the game. It will be partly cloudy during the evening with the weather expected to hit as low as 18 degrees.
Pitch Report: The history at this ground suggests a bowl first pitch. More matches have been won bowling first as chasing is easier under lights. The pitch stays true throughout and is unlikely to change over the course of 100 overs.
Injury and availability news:
No injury concerns from either camp. All players are fit and available for selection.
Probable Playing XI:
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Thisara Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep
West Indies: Sunil Ambris, Shai Hope, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Nicolas Pooran, Jason Holder, Kieron Pollard, Keemo Paul, Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Nicolas Pooran
Batsman: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (C), Angelo Mathews, Darren Bravo
All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Jason Holder, Kieron Pollard
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell, Nuwan Pradeep
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-Keeper: Shai Hope (C)
Batsman: Avishka Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (VC)
All-rounders: Kieron Pollard, Roston Chase, Thisara Perera
Bowlers: Sheldon Cottrell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Lakshan Sandakan
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Top Picks
Leg-spinner Hasaranga has starred in both the matches for the home team. His selection is an obvious choice in the playing XI. Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis also registered centuries in the last match. West Indies opener Shai Hope has been in really good form in the series so far.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Expert Advice
Batsmen are expected to have a nice time in the middle in the final ODI. As a result, it would be wise to include top-order players from both the teams. Also, under-firing Kieron Pollard will be hoping to turn the tables in a battle of pride for his team at Pallekele in the final ODI of the match.
Probable Winners:
Sri Lanka might have the upper hand going into the third ODI.
Match Details: The third ODI of the series will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. The match starts at 02:30 PM local time (02:30 PM IST/ 09:00 AM GMT). The telecast will be broadcasted live on the Sony Liv app.
