Full Details of Today Match Prediction

The cricket fans are ready to witness yet another big battle of T20 cricket. The 1st T20 match of West Indies tour of Sri Lanka, 2020 is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 4th March 2020 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. We are posting 100 safe, perfect and accurate today match prediction for all matches of Sri Lanka and West Indies.

Sri Lanka Reviews

Sri Lanka had outclassed the West Indies side in the ODI series and had won all the three matches. Now they are going to face the West Indies in a format where the Carribians are an expert. Lasith Malinga will be leading the Sri Lanka team in this series of three T20s. Avishanka Fernando and Kusal Mendis are the batting batters of Lanka side. Shehan Jayasuriya, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanka, Thisara Perera, and Isuru Udadan are the all-rounder. Wanda Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Lahiru Kumara, and Asitha Fernando will be handling the bowling unit of Sri Lanks.

West Indies Reviews

West Indies had failed to play good cricket in the ODI series and had faced whitewash in the series of three ODIs. They are the best team in the shorter format of cricket. Kieron Pollard will be leading the West Indies team in this series of three T20s against Sri Lanka. Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, and Lendle Simmons will be taking care of the batting order of West Indies. Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, and Andre Russel are the all-rounders in the West Indies team. Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh, and Kesrick Williams will be taking care of the bowling unit.

Sri Lanka T20 History and Stats

Sri Lanka had played a total of 126 T20 matches where they won 60 matches and opposing teams won 64 matches. Their two matches were ended with no result.

West Indies T20 History and Stats

West Indies had played a total of 122 T20 International matches so far. They won 54 while other teams won 63 matches. The five matches of the West Indies were ended with no result.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 History and Stats

Sri Lanka had faced West Indies in 9 T20 matches where they won six and West Indies won three matches.

Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction

According to our match prediction, West Indies is the favorite team to win this match. The reasons why the West Indies is a favorite team in this match, are mentioned below:

  • The key batsmen of West Indies like Shai Hope and Darren Bravo are in good form
  • The Batting lineup of West Indies team is much stronger than Sri Lanka
  • West Indies also had a strong bowling unit and batting order which is in excellent form
  • A better bowling attack and more depth in every aspect of the game gives West Indies the edge
  • Sri Lanka has the advantages of home crowd, ground and conditions

Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Sides

There is no doubt that West Indies is the best team while it comes to T20 cricket. They have strong batting order and bowling unit, so the winning chances of the West Indies for today match have been increased. The equation of winning chances of both teams for today’s match is mentioned as under.

West Indies has 53% chances to win this match
Sri Lanka has 47% chances to win this match

Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction

The toss can play an important role in the decision of this match. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may elect to field first.

Pitch Report and Conditions

The 1st T20 match between Sri Lanka and West Indies is going to be played at MPallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. This is one of the biggest venues in Sri Lanka in terms of crowd capacity. The pitch on this venue is good for batting. It also has a bit of help for the spin bowlers. A total of 190 runs should be a par score.

Weather Report for This Match

The weather forecast in Pallekele on match day is good. There are almost no chances of rain and we may have a full match to watch.

Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match

Dream11 Prediction for Sri Lanka vs West Indies. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of Sri Lanka and West Indies is mentioned under.

Full Match Info

Date: Wednesday, 4th March 2020
Time: 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL

Venue Details, Facts, and History

Stadium: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Location: Pallekele, Sri Lanka
Capacity: 35000
Dimensions: 80m long, 75m wide
Ends: Hunnasgiriya End, Rikillagaskada End
Time Zone: UTC +05:30
Home to: Kandurata
Floodlights: Yes
Curator: Asitha Wijesinghe

Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s

Total matches: 20
Matches won batting first: 11
Matches won bowling first: 6
Average 1st Inns scores; 167
Average 2nd Inns scores; 146
Highest total recorded; 263/3 (20 Ov) by AUS vs SL
Lowest total recorded: 88/10 (16 Ov) by NZ vs SL
Highest score chased: 178/2 (18.4 Ov) by PAK vs BAN
Lowest score defended: 125/8 (20 Ov) by SL vs NZ

West Indies T20 Squad

Lendl Simmons, Shai Hope(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard(c), Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Fabian Allen, Hayden Walsh, Sheldon Cottrell, Kesrick Williams, Brandon King, Oshane Thomas, Rovman Powell.

Sri Lanka T20 Squad

Niroshan Dickwella(w), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Shehan Jayasuriya, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Lasith Malinga(c), Lahiru Kumara, Kusal Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan.