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With a convincing victory in the series opener ODI match, Sri Lanka has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The hosts will be aiming to keep the series alive when they take the field in the second match. The second ODI between these two teams will be played at Sabina Park, Kingston, in Jamaica on Sunday, June 7th.

 

West Indies

 

The West Indies team has a very poor record in the 50-over format in recent times; they are currently on a five-match losing streak going into this second match. They had a disappointing outing in the series opener against Sri Lanka as well, losing the game by 41 runs. While chasing a challenging total of 304 runs, the hosts were bowled out for just 262 runs. Only Shai Hopes and Justin Greaves played an impactful innings, scoring 56 and 45 runs with their bats. They will be eager to bounce back and keep their series alive going into this second match. 

 

Sri Lanka

 

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka might have some bad patches before this series, but they are ready to turn the tables around under their newly appointed skipper, Kusal Mendis. They had a new, aggressive mindset where they played out a new cricket in this format. While batting first, they posted 303 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs, thanks to the brilliant half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. With their brilliant bowling, they bowled out the hosts for just 262 runs. Dushmantha Chameera was the best bowler, taking four wickets to his name. A win in this match will help them seal the series and strenthen their spot in the men's ODI ranking for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027. 

 

WI vs SL Match Details

 

WI vs SL ODI Match Details
Match	WI vs SL 2nd ODI Match
Date and Time	Sunday, June 7; 1:00 a.m. IST
Venue	Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV - NA; Live Stream - FanCode

 

WI vs SL 2nd ODI Pitch Report

 

The surface at Sabina Park is often considered a good batting surface with good bounce and carry, favouring aggressive stroke makers, and then helping out the batters during the middle-overs. At the start of the game, fast bowlers are likely to receive an early movement help, but as the match progresses, batters will have sufficient time to play their desired shots. The average first innings total is likely to be around 260.

 

WI vs SL 2nd ODI Weather Report

 

The weather is expected to remain humid but partly cloudy throughout the entire match, with 12% rain interruption in the match. The surroundings in Kingstown will be favourable for the cricket fans. The temperature is likely to be around 24-29°C. 

 

WI vs SL Head-to-Head Records

 

WI vs SL head-to-head (in ODIs)
Match Played	68
Won by West Indies	32
Won by Sri Lanka	33
Tied	0
No Result	3

 

WI vs SL 1st ODI Probable XI

 

• West Indies: John Campbell, Shai Hope (c/wk), Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales

 

• Sri Lanka: Milan Rathnayaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

 

Players To Watch Out For In WI vs SL 1st ODI Match

 

• Shai Hope | WI: The right-handed batter is the most experienced batter in the team and has been in brilliant touch with his bat. He has combined experience playing in 149 ODI matches, where he has scored 6169 runs, including 19 centuries and 31 half-centuries. He was their best batter in the series opener, scoring 56 runs while other batters were struggling with their bat. He is a player to watch out for. 

 

• Kusal Mendis | SL: The 31-year-old right-hand batter is one of the best attacking players in this format for the Sri Lankan team. He has been in sublime touch in the 50-over format recently. He collects good runs after settling down at the crease with his attacking gameplay. He will be going in the second match after scoring 72 runs in the series opener. He will be a player to watch out for. 

 

WI vs SL 1st ODI Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last four ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on all four occasions.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• The team batting second at this venue has won 24 out of the total 42 ODI matches here, while the teams batting first have won 16 matches in ODI cricket. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first on this surface to get maximum benefits. 

 

WI vs SL Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: WI (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 42-50
• SL Total: 275-280
• Match Winner: West Indies

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: SL (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• WI Total: 250-280
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka

 

Who will win today's WI vs SL ODI match?

 

The hosts have a poor record in ODIs in recent times; however, they bring out their best against Sri Lanka in this format. If we consider the record of the last five head-to-head matches, then the Sri Lankan teams seem to have an upper hand going into this match after winning four out of the last five matches, while the hosts have only won one game. The West Indies' form might not be convincing, but they are a challenging side on their home turf, and they will look to bounce back to keep themselves alive in the series.