🏏ICC World Cup Match 35: West Indies vs Sri Lanka 🏏

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West Indies and Sri Lanka will battle it out in the Super 12 stage today at the Sheik Zayed Stadium. 

West Indies still have a relative chance to make it to the semi-finals, while Sri Lanka is already out of the tournament.

West Indies are coming off a crucial win in the previous game against Bangladesh, and it was a much-needed win in terms of their confidence. 

Andre Russell managed to defend 4 runs off the last delivery, and some excellent death overs bowling allowed West Indies to get back into the game and finally end their losing streak. 

The defending champions will have to win the next two games by a huge margin to keep their hopes alive for the semi-finals.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka has been very inconsistent so far in their campaign in the T20 World cup 2021 and apart from the win against Bangladesh, they haven’t been at their relative best. 

They could have made a big statement in the previous game against England where they had the game in hands almost but let it slip with constant wickets while batting. 

They are officially eliminated from the tournament, but they do have a lot to prove to their fans still.

Talking about both sides' campaigns, W Indies as well as Sri Lanka haven't found the momentum in the Super 12 round. 

Kieron Pollard-led West Indies are one of the biggest disappointments in the mega event as they have managed only one win from three encounters.

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Toss Prediction for WI Vs SL Match

The team that wins the toss will definitely consider bowling first. Chasing has been one of the preferred options for teams in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and so far the results have also worked in that aspect. Moreover, the dew will also help the team bat second, and chasing down will be the mantra for the teams in this edition of the tournament in UAE. 

Matches won batting first- 24

Matches won bowling first- 31

Average 1st innings score- 139

Average 2nd innings score- 127

Highest total recorded- 225/7 (20 Ov) by IRE vs AFG

Lowest total recorded- 87/10 (18.3 Ov) by HK vs OMAN

Highest score chased- 166/6 (19.4 Ov) by HK vs AFG

Lowest score defended- 129/6 (20 Ov) by ENG vs PAK

Match prediction for West Indies versus Sri Lanka fixture: The venue, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is another one which hasn't been the safest when it comes to defending totals. However, there is something for the pacers and batsmen whereas spinners will also come into the game with the slow and tricky conditions on offer. Expect a good-scoring encounter with equal contest between bat and ball. A 165-170-plus scoring match on cards with Sri Lanka to dent Windies' run?

In head-to-head, both sides have 7 wins each in 14 face-offs. Lanka hold the edge in T20 WC history, leading 5-2. However, the Windies have  a 4-1 record post the last World Cup. Phew, this is going to be a close contest.  

 Playing XI

West Indies

Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul. 

Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dusmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara. 

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West Indies won the toss and elected to field.

Cheers..

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Originally posted by: Savera84

West Indies won the toss and elected to field.

Cheers..

WI won the toss means , winning chances are bright for them 

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WI have to win with a big margin warna tata bye bye