West Indies vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction & Betting Tips, T20 World Cup 2021
West Indies take on Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Thursday evening. West Indies, the 2016 T20 World Cup Champions, need to win this game to maintain their slim hopes of reaching the semi-final stage. Sri Lanka, the 2014 T20 World Cup Champions, are already eliminated from this tournament. Read on as we preview this Group 1 game. The match begins at 18:00 local time.
West Indies have struggled in this year’s tournament and have a very steep mountain to climb if they are to progress to the semi-finals. However, the win against Bangladesh will see them in high spirits ahead of this game.
Although Sri Lanka are already eliminated from the competition, they have shown periods of impressive play. In Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga they have two very talented players who could win this game alone.
WI vs SL T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports will show the game in India, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Nepal. Sky Cricket in the UK and Willow TV in the USA will broadcast the match. Foxtel and Kayo will show the match in Australia.
T20 World Cup Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar.
WI vs SL Match Toss Prediction
West Indies have lost the toss in all three games so far in the tournament. However, we expect both captains to insert the opposition if they win the toss.
WI vs SL Match Pitch Report
Tuesday’s game in Abu Dhabi saw tough batting conditions with quick bowlers able to exploit the two-paced nature of the pitch. We expect a low-scoring encounter in this match.
Weather Report
Clear skies with the temperature staying in the high 20s throughout the match.
Read on for team previews, cricket betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for West Indies vs Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup 2021
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
Roston Chase and Jason Holder came into the West Indies side in place of Lendl Simmons and Hayden Walsh for their crucial victory over Bangladesh. Chase, who was making his IT20 debut, and Holder both impressed and we expect to see an unchanged side for the men from the Caribbean in this match.
WI Key Players
- Evin Lewis - The opener hit a half-century against South Africa but has sandwiched that innings with two scores of 6 against England and Bangladesh.
- Roston Chase - The batting all-rounder looked completely at home on his IT20 debut. He held the innings together with a sensible 39 but did not get a chance to bowl with the short Sharjah boundaries.
- Jason Holder - The former West Indies captain is a very strong all-rounder and showed as much with his 5-ball unbeaten 15 before taking 1-22 with the ball.
West Indies managed to end their losing streak with a last-ball victory over Bangladesh last time out. However, that does not hide the fact that their overall performances have been quite weak.
West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
The Tigers put in a good performance against England and, but for an outstanding Jos Buttler innings and some top outfielding from Jason Roy, could well have come away with the victory. Maheesh Theekshana returned from injury against England and we expect to see an unchanged Sri Lanka XI.
SL Key Players
- Charith Asalanka - The rookie batter has played in a fearless but sensible manner during this tournament. He could well be a fundamental part of Sri Lanka cricket for years to come.
- Wanindu Hasaranga - The bowling all-rounder has enhanced his reputation with both bat and ball during this World Cup 2021. He picks up key wickets and keeps the runs down.
- Dushmantha Chameera - The pace bowler was expensive against England in Sharjah but should find the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch more to his liking.
Sri Lanka have now lost their last three games although they were competitive against England for much of the match.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana
West Indies vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
Sri Lanka won six of the first seven IT20s between the sides but West Indies have won six of the last seven.
WI vs SL Head to Head Stats in T20
| Matches Played |
WI Won |
SL Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 14 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
West Indies vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds
The 2016 Champions are favourites to beat the 2014 Champions in this match.
Who will win West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20 Match?
With both teams struggling with the bat during the tournament, it has been the number 3 batters, Devon Chase and Charith Asalanka who have impressed the most.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka Betting Rate
🏆 West Indies vs Sri Lanka Prediction
West Indies must pull off a victory and give their net-run-rate a significant boost if they are to stay alive in the tournament. It won’t be easy as Sri Lanka have an exciting young side who can turn on the style with both bat and ball. We are predicting a close game with West Indies coming out on top.
Nov 04, 2021
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Sheikh Zayed Stadium - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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