The stage is set for an exciting series decider at Sabina Park when the West Indies and Sri Lanka Get ready to face off in the third and final T20I. With the three-game series currently deadlocked at 1-1, both teams have everything on the line in Kingston. The hosts clinched the first match with a clinical chase, but Sri Lanka bounced back spectacularly in the second game, sealing a 37-run victory to level the scores.
The visitors will have plenty of confidence after their middle order surged under pressure; Kamil Mishara and Dasun Shanaka both smashed explosive half-centuries to propel them to a massive total of 194, before their spinners dismantled the Windies line-up. For the West Indies, skipper hope shai He will expect a much more disciplined performance from his bowling unit at the death, along with a more responsible display from the top-order batsmen. fast bowler Shamar Josewho claimed a three-wicket haul in the previous match, remains a key threat for the home team, while Sri Lanka will depend on the brilliance of the tandem of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera to exploit the conditions. Expect a high-octane battle with the trophy right on the line.
WI vs SL, 3rd T20I: Match details
- Date and time: June 15, 6:00 am IST / 12:30 am GMT / June 13, 7:30 pm local
- Event: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Head-to-head record between WI and SL in T20Is
Games played: 20 | West Indies won: 9 | Sri Lanka won: 11
Sabina Park launch report
The Sabina Park court is expected to offer a highly competitive contest between bat and ball for the decider of this series. Traditionally known for its hard, fast surface that helps fast bowlers with good carry and bounce, recent games have shown that the pitch can also offer uneven bounce and a slightly challenging, two-pace nature. The fast outfield will give full value to the strokes early on, but as the match progresses, the surface is likely to get grippy, bringing the spinners into play. An average first inning score around 168 suggests that a target around 175 will be quite competitive.
Squads
West Indies: Shai Hope (cy sem), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Shamar Springer
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (cy sem), Pathum NissankaLasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Untilhara, Kamil Mishara
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WI vs SL, 3rd T20I, today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies win the toss and bat first
- West Indies power play score: 50-60
- West Indies Total Score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats first
- Sri Lanka power play score: 55-65
- Sri Lanka Total Score: 175-185
Match Result: The bowling team is the first to win the contest.
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