Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 Series - Sri Lanka Squad and Key Players

Updated At: 2024/10/10

The T20 cricket will gain momentum on the grounds of Sri Lanka as they host West Indies for a 3-match T20 series. Sri Lanka, the hosts, recently dominated the red-ball cricket at home by winning the 2-match Test series against New Zealand.

It was a complete domination by the hosts in both Tests and things look positive for them in the shortest format as well. Sri Lanka has struggled in international cricket for almost a decade and things have now started taking a positive turn for the team.

The betting apps online have odds in favour of the hosts because of their recent performance at home.

In a recent update, Cricket Sri Lanka has appointed their legend Sanath Jayasuriya as their full-time coach. Under his supervision, Sri Lanka has shown positive signs of revival.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 Series - Schedule

Match	Date	Venue
SL vs WI 1st T20	13th October	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
SL vs WI 2nd T20	15th October	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
SL vs WI 3rd T20	17th October	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 Series - Head To Head

Sri Lanka	Matches (15)	West Indies
8	Won	7
7	Lost	8
2	Home Won	2
2	Away Won	4
4	Neutral Won	1

Last 5 T20i Results for Sri Lanka

Match	Result
SL vs IND	Loss
SL vs IND	Loss
SL vs IND	Loss
SL vs NET	Win
SL vs NEP	No Result

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 Series - Sri Lanka Squad

Cricket Sri Lanka has announced their 15-member squad. The team will be led by Charith Asalanka and he will have a good combination of experienced and young players in the team.

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando and Asitha Fernando.

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 Series - Key Players For Sri Lanka

1) Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis will be the key asset for Sri Lanka in the shortest format of cricket against West Indies. He is the leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in 2024 and carries a good average against some of the best bowling attacks in the world.

In the recently held T20i series against India, Mendis scored 98 runs in 3 fixtures at an average of 32.6.

Kusal Mendis Stats for 2024 in T20i

	Match	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Kusal Mendis	15	457	30.46	134.01

2) Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga has been a pillar for Sri Lanka when it comes to their bowling. He has also contributed with the bat for the team but Hasaranga is a prime asset as a spinner. Hasaranga will be used as a weapon in the 2nd spell against West Indies and he can be lethal from the start.

Against India, Hasaranga scalped 4 wickets in 3 fixtures at an economy of 5.61 but he is the leading wicket-taker for the team in 2024.

Wanindu Hasaranga Stats for 2024 in T20i

	Match	Wickets	Average	Economy
Wanindu Hasaranga	13	23	15.26	7.11

3) Matheesha Pathirana

When it comes to the pace department, there is no one better than Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lankan squad. The 21-year-old has been a strong performer and he is known for his yorkers during the deathovers.

Matheesha Pathirana scalped 5 wickets in 2 fixtures during the series against India earlier this year and he will be expected to continue the momentum against West Indies as well.

Matheesha Pathirana Stats for 2024 in T20i

	Match	Wickets	Average	Economy
Matheesha Pathirana	11	19	14.78	8.22

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