West Indies and Sri Lanka are set to battle each other in the first match of the upcoming T20I series. SL vs WI 1st T20I 2024 will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka on Sunday, October 13.
Rovman Powell is the captain of West Indies in the series and will lead the side in Game 1. The visitors have a great record in Sri Lanka and will do their best to stun Sri Lanka in the series. Below are their 11 matches predicted for the 1st T20I.
West Indies Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka – 1st T20I, West Indies Sri Lanka tour 2024
Andre Fletcher (WK)
Andre Fletcher will be the keeper and wicket keeper in the 1st T20I. He has a fine record against Sri Lanka in T20Is.
Brandon King
Brandon King could be the other key to the side. He has plenty of experience and a good record for the side as an opener.
Shai Umid
Shai Hope can take one down position for the team. He scored 119 runs in 3 games at a strike rate of 205+ in the previous series against South Africa.
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Alik Atanaz
Alick Athanaze will have another shot in 11 games. He scored 69 runs against 3 games in the previous series.
Roston Chase
Roston Chase will be another middle order batter for the side. He is a strong addition to the middle order and can score runs for the team as well.
Rowman Powell (C)
Rovman Powell is the captain of West Indies and will lead the team in the 1st match. He will look to lead the team to victory in the T20I series just like he did in the last series at home against South Africa.
Shefane Rutherford
Sherfane Rutherford is an all-round batsman who will occupy the lower-middle order. He will help in both batting and bowling.
Romario Shepherd
Romario Shepherd will be an all-round pace for the side. He scored the most 6 goals in 3 games with an average of 11.33 points in the previous series.
Gudakesh Movement
Gudakesh Motie will be one of the spinners for West Indies in the 11th over. He picked 1 wicket in 3 games in the series.
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Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri Joseph will lead the side’s pace attack. He is the most experienced pacer for West Indies and an important member of all three formats.
Shamar Yusif
Shamar Joseph will be another pacer in the 11th over. He took 5 wickets in 3 games in the previous series and will be looking for a similar outstanding show.
