Following the Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 series, the two teams are set to compete in a 3-match ODI series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. With Sri Lanka claiming a 2-1 victory in the T20 series, they hold a psychological edge going into this ODI encounter. Historically, Sri Lanka and West Indies have clashed 65 times in ODI cricket, sharing the spoils with 31 wins each and 3 matches resulting in no result. The balance of wins is set to tilt as the series unfolds.
WI vs SL 2024 ODI Series Fixtures
- 1st ODI
- Date: 20th October 2024
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
- Timings: 2:00 pm PST, 2:30 pm IST, 9:00 am GMT
- 2nd ODI
- Date: 23rd October 2024
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
- Timings: 2:00 pm PST, 2:30 pm IST, 9:00 am GMT
- 3rd ODI
- Date: 26th October 2024
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
- Timings: 2:00 pm PST, 2:30 pm IST, 9:00 am GMT
Squads
West Indies Squad:
- Captain: Shai Hope
- Alzarri Joseph
- Jewel Andrew
- Alick Athanaze
- Keacy Carty
- Roston Chase
- Matthew Forde
- Shamar Joseph
- Brandon King
- Evin Lewis
- Gudakesh Motie
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Jayden Seales
- Romario Shepherd
- Hayden Walsh Jr
Sri Lanka Squad:
- Captain: Charith Asalanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Nishan Madushka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Akila Dananjaya
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Asitha Fernando
Sri Lanka’s last ODI series against India ended in a 3-0 loss, leaving them with a point to prove. With the West Indies looking to redeem themselves after the T20 series loss, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this closely contested ODI series. Will Sri Lanka seize the opportunity to turn the tide, or will the Caribbean squad continue their resurgence?
Stay tuned for all the live action, and make sure to catch the matches on Pallekele’s iconic turf.
