The stage is set for the third and final ODI of the series at Sabina Park. with Sri Lanka Leading 1-0 after being washed out in the second game West India face a must-win scenario to tie the series.
Sri Lanka enters this final match with full speed. After an impressive half-century to secure a comprehensive 41-run victory in the opening match Pathum Nissanka (79) and Capt Where in Mandy (72), the visitors look incredibly balanced. Heads their bowling department Dushmantha ChameeraAt launch ‘s four-door hatchback was perfectly suited to Caribbean conditions.
for Shai Umid‘s West Indies, structural pressure is increasing. The batting order in the opener was low-key, unable to chase down 304 despite Hope himself and key batting strikes. Justin Greaves. With the second ODI ending in a rain-induced ‘No Result’ before things really heat up, this match is shaping up to be a do-or-die battle for the hosts to retain their pride at home before turning their attention to the T20Is.
WI vs SL, 3rd ODI: Match details
- Date and Time: May 3, 20:00 IST / 14:30 GMT / 9:30 Local
- Location: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
WI vs SL head to head record in ODIs
Matches played: 68 | West Indies won: 32 | Sri Lanka won: 33 | No Result/Tie: 3
Sabina Park Pitch Report
Sabina Park’s traditional features remain strong – offering fair competition between bat and ball. The fresh deck will provide decent carry and solid, true bounce when passing the power play. Expect fast bowlers like Alzarri Joseph and Dushmantha Chameera to take out the seam movement and look for the outside edge early. The surface is expected to dry out and slow down as the match moves into the middle sections. This will bring finger and wrist spinners like Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Gudakesh Motie into the game heavily. Batsmen who are patient enough to get through the initial power play will find the boundaries relatively easy in later innings as they see the ball coming closer to the bat.
Groups
West Indies: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shay Hope (s/c), Sherfan Rutherford, Roston Chase, Amir Jangu, Gudakesh Moti, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Siels, Shimron Hetmyer, Akkim August, Matthew Ford, Shamar Springer
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (w/c), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Madusha, Kammodhaisha, Fernando
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WI vs SL, 3rd ODI, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies win the toss first
- Sri Lanka powerplay score: 50-60
- Sri Lanka’s total score: 270-290
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka toss first
- West Indies power play score: 45-55
- West Indies Total Score: 260-280
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition.
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