Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Sri Lanka and West Indies will look to move up the table of the World Test Championship when they clash in the two-match series. The first test will be played at the Galle Cricket Stadium and will start at 10:00 AM IST
Sri Lanka have not been in the best of form in Test cricket due to an extended transition phase. However, their opponents are not intimidating enough. If it was a T20I game, this could have been even stevens but West Indies winning a Test in Sri Lanka will be tough, to be fair.
Sri Lanka last played a Test match back in May and defeated Bangladesh. Dimuth Karunaratne was in great form in the series and scored 118 and 66 in two games. He is the most experience batter in the team and a lot will rest on his shoulders. Sri Lanka have named four uncapped players in the squad, including Charith Asalanka, who impressed in the recently concluded 20-20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, West Indies last played against Pakistan at home and drew the series 1-1. Kraigg Brathwaite has been in top form for West Indies, scoring 556 runs in 2021. Kyle Mayers and Nkrumah Bonner also have been in impressive form. However, it will be interesting to see how they fare against the Sri Lanka spinners. If West Indies play Sri Laka spinners well, they may a chance to upset Sri Lanka.
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SL vs WI Match Toss Prediction
Chasing has never been easy for teams in Galle thus skipper who wins the toss should bat.
SL vs WI Pitch Report
The surface in Galle has always been feasible for spinners and the pitch in the coming game should not be too different. However, Day 1 may have something in it for the pacers as well.
Weather Report
We may see a few showers on Day 3, 4 and 5. The first two days are clear for play.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st Test Match 2021
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
Speculations are rife that Charith Asalanka will make his Test debut in the 1st Test. Sri Lanka may promote Pathum Nissanka to accommodate Asalanka.
SL Key Players
- Dimuth Karunaratne - The skipper will be keen to lead from the front. He has been in sensational form. He averages 51.36 in Galle, and averages 47.52 as captain. His last four Test knocks are 66, 118, 244, 75
- Angelo Matthews - The veteran is back in the team and will be looking to contribute to the team's cause. Matthews has not been in the best of form but count him out at your own risk.
- Lasith Embuldeniya - The spinner will play a big role in the series. The wickets will turn for sure and Embuldeniya will be a real threat for the West Indians.
SL Team Form
West Indies last played against Pakistan at home and drew the series 1-1
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Charith Asalanka, Ramesh Mendis, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Embuldeniya, Dushmantha Chameera/Lahiru Kumara
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
Jeremy Solozano is also in line to make his Test debut. West Indies will also have to decide which spinner they want to play in the match. Rahkeem Cornwall and left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican are the two options.
WI Key Players
- Kraigg Brathwaite - Kraig Brathwaite has scored the most runs for West Indies this year, with 556 runs. He will be looking to carry on his form and lead the team to a win.
- Kyle Mayers - He is another batter who has done remarkably well. He is good against spinners and scored a double hundred against Bangladesh in similar conditions. He will also play a big role.
- Jason Holder - Jason Holder is also a vital player. Not only with the ball, but Holder can also contribute heavily with the bat lower down the order.
WI Team Form
West Indies last played against Pakistan and drew the series 1-1
West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Jeremy Solozano, Nkrumah Bonner, Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jason Holder, Joshua da Silva (wk), Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican/Jayden Seales
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Betting Odds
Who will win Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st Test?
Sri Lanka are the favourite on most betting platforms.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Betting Rate
🏆 Sri Lanka vs West Indies Prediction
Sri Lanka will start as favourites. West Indies are not a great side in Test and lacks the temperament required for the long version of the game.
Nov 21 - Nov 25, 2021
10:00 IST / 4:30 GMT
Galle Cricket Stadium - Colombo, Sri Lanka
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