WI vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 35th match between West Indies and Sri Lanka of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
WI vs SL 35th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Preview:
The 35th match, Group 1 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2021, will be played between West Indies and Sri Lanka at the venue of Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Friday.
After having lost their initial two games against England and South Africa, West Indies got some impetus as they secured victory in what was a thriller contest against Bangladesh. The Kieron Pollard-led side won the game by a margin of just 3 runs to finally grab their first victory of the tournament.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka have been struggling to get to the winning ways. Though they kick-started their campaign on a winning note against Bangladesh, the Lankans haven’t been able to make their mark in the tournament. They have lost three straight games in the mega event and will aim to put their ‘A’ game to the fore in order to dominate the proceedings in this game.
WI vs SL 35th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Details:
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time: 4th Nov, at 07:30 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
WI vs SL 35th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to get slower as the game progresses. On winning the toss, opting to chase can be a good alternative on this surface.
WI vs SL 35th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Probable Playing XIs:
WI: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Dwayne Bravo, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul
SL: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Top Picks for WI vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
WI
Evin Lewis is the only West Indian batter to score a half-century in this tournament. In 3 matches so far, he has scored 68 runs at an average of 22.66.
Coming in as a replacement for injured Obed McCoy, Jason Holder played a crucial part in the win over Bangladesh. He has scored 15* runs from just 5 balls, and later picked up a wicket at an economy of 5.5.
Akeal Hosein has been economical in this tournament, and he hasn’t given away runs easily. The left-arm spinner has picked up 4 wickets in 3 matches at an economy of 6.25.
Nicholas Pooran finally arrived at the party with a late flourish of 40 runs from 22 balls against Bangladesh. In 3 matches in this tournament, he has scored 53 runs at an average of 17.66, with a strike rate of close to 140.
SL
Charith Asalanka is an extremely talented batter and a long-term prospect for Sri Lanka. He has notched up 163 runs in 5 matches in this tournament at an average of 40.75, with the highest score of 80*.
Wanindu Hasaranga gave his everything for Sri Lanka in this World Cup. He has picked up 14 wickets in 7 matches and has also scored 119 runs at an average of 23.8.
Mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana is hard to decipher. He has scalped 8 wickets in 6 matches in this tournament at an economy of 5.52.
WI vs SL ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Evin Lewis | 109 runs | 11, 55, 18, 87, 11 |
| Jason Holder | 17 runs + 5 wickets | 6, 120, 4, 4, 76 |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 wickets | 4, 4, 78, 31, 31 |
| Charith Asalanka | 163 runs | 9, 111, 49, 31, 32 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 48 runs + 11 wickets | 113, 11, 71, 99, 158 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 5 wickets | 105, 70, 6, 12, 12 |
WI vs SL ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain – Jason Holder, Charith Asalanka
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WI vs SL Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen- Evin Lewis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
All-Rounders- Jason Holder(vc), Andre Russell, Wanindu Hasaranga(c)
Bowlers- Akeal Hosein, Dusmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WI vs SL Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Kusal Perera
Batsmen- Shimron Hetmyer, Charith Asalanka(vc), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders- Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Wanindu Hasaranga(c)
Bowlers- Akeal Hosein, Dusmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana
WI vs SL 35th T20I ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Match Probable Winner:
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match of ICC T20 World Cup.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.