West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and elected to bat first in Dambulla. Both teams anticipated substantial turn on the pitch. Powell predicted that a total of around 145 or 150 runs would be competitive. Sri Lanka’s captain, Charith Asalanka, expressed that he would have chosen to bat first as well.
The West Indies have made strategic changes to their lineup. They reinforced their spin attack by including left-arm allrounder Fabian Allen in place of seam-bowling allrounder Shamar Springer. Additionally, they welcomed back Shai Hope to the top order. Hope replaces Andre Fletcher, who also relinquishes the wicketkeeping duties. Hope had previously played in the first match of this three-match T20I series.
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On the other hand, Sri Lanka has decided to field the same XI that secured a 73-run victory on Tuesday. The team boasts three frontline spinners, with the part-time spin options of Asalanka and Kamindu Mendis available to support them.
This series is currently tied 1-1, following West Indies’ strong performance in the first game, where they claimed victory comfortably at the start of the 20th over. The stakes are high as both teams aim to secure the series.
Team Lineups:
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (capt), Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (capt), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.
With both teams making calculated decisions, the match promises to be a thrilling contest. Fans eagerly await to see how the spin-friendly conditions in Dambulla will affect the game and which team will emerge victorious.
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