Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has formally introduced the excellent schedule for the upcoming bilateral sequence towards the West Indies, that includes three ODIs and three T20Is.
Venue and white ball sequence particulars
The sequence is ready to kick off on October 13 with the primary T20I, adopted carefully by the second T20I on October 15 and concluding with the third T20I on October 17. The ODI phase of the sequence will begin from October 20, with subsequent matches scheduled for October 23 and 26. All T20Is shall be hosted on the scenic Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium, whereas the ODI matches will unfold on the illustrious Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.
Momentum with Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will head into the upcoming sequence driving a wave of momentum following a string of spectacular performances. The staff not too long ago secured an ODI sequence win over India, a Check match triumph towards England at The Oval, and a commendable exhibiting within the ongoing Check sequence towards New Zealand. Their confidence shall be excessive as they give the impression of being to proceed this profitable streak.
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West Indies’ current kind
Whereas the West Indies have encountered challenges in Check cricket, they’ll take coronary heart from their current success within the shorter format. The facet clinched a dominant 3-0 victory within the T20I sequence towards South Africa at residence, showcasing their prowess within the limited-overs format. As they gear up for the sequence towards Sri Lanka, they’ll be wanting to translate that success into the longer codecs.
ODI and T20 Head-to-Head
Within the ODI format, each groups have been evenly matched over time, with the West Indies holding a slight edge. West Indies staff has 31 wins to Sri Lanka’s 30 of their head-to-head encounters. Nonetheless, in T20Is, Sri Lanka holds a slim benefit with eight wins, whereas the West Indies have seven. This shut competitors between the 2 groups guarantees an thrilling contest throughout each codecs within the upcoming sequence.
West Indies tour of Sri Lanka 2024:
T20I sequence fixture:
- 1st T20I: October 13 at Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium in Dambulla
- 2nd T20I: October 15 at Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium in Dambulla
- third T20I: October 17 at Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium in Dambulla
ODI sequence fixture:
- 1st ODI: October 20 at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Pallekele
- 2nd ODI: October 23 at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Pallekele
- third ODI: October 26 at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Pallekele
