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SL vs WI 3rd T20I: Both teams target series win
West Indies and Sri Lanka are preparing to face off in the third and final T20I match, scheduled to be held on Thursday at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. With the series tied at 1-1, the stakes are high, with both teams hoping to clinch the series.
The West Indies kicked off the series with a victory in the first T20I, demonstrating their explosive batting and balanced bowling. However, Sri Lanka bounced back in the second match, outplaying West Indies in all departments to level the series.
For West Indies, they will heavily rely on their big-hitting batters such as Brandon King and Even Lewis, who have been instrumental in their batting attack in the past two games. Bowlers such as Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie and Alzarri Joseph will be crucial in containing the Sri Lankan batsmen.
Sri Lankan, on the other side, will rely heavily on their players, who shone in the second game to power the side to level the series.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Matches: 17
Sri Lanka Won: 9
West Indies Won: 8
Sri Lanka probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Tushara
West Indies probable XI: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher (wk), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (c), Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
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