WI vs SL Today Match Prediction West Indies vs Sri Lanka dream11 team 1st Test 21 March

WI vs SL 1^st test today match prediction: West Indies are on a roll at the moment in tests as they are fresh off after a wonderful and a miraculous series victory over Bangladesh away from their home. They showed great grit and character and will be high on confidence with the arrival of their former captain in Jason Holder.

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Sri Lanka were whitewashed in ODIs and lost the 3 match T20I series 2-1 before this but they are a much better side in tests and can surprise any opposition on their day. The arrival of Dhananjaya de Silva should help them big time.

Lets take a look at WI vs SL dream11 prediction

WI vs SL dream11 match today

In WI vs SL today match section, lets see some strengths and weaknesses of both the sides.

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West Indies(WI)

• + Their pace quartet is one of the most lethal in world cricket at the moment.
• + Their middle order looks settled after a long time with 2 youngsters in Kyle Mayers and Nkrumah Bonner showing some massive character in Bangladesh.
• – The form of Jason Holder with the bat has went downhill in the last year.

Sri Lanka (SL)

• + They have some technically solid players who are capable of handling high end pace and movement.
• + Their pace attack is in good shape with experienced Suranga Lakmal leading the attack.
• – They have to play attritional cricket in places like West Indies but their new approach to see the ball hit the ball might backfire as it happened in South Africa.

WI playing 11 (Likely)

Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Jermaine Blackwood, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Shanon Gabriel

SL playing 11 (Likely)

Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka, Dhanajaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Suranga Lakmal, Lasith Embuldeniya, Dushmantha Chameera, Vishwa Fernando

Form guide (Last 5 games)

WI- WWLLL

SL- LLLLD

Records at Antigua (Test format)

WI- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in 8 games

SL- Yet to play a game on this venue

WI vs SL prediction: who will win WI vs SL today match?

The odds are in favor of the host country in West Indies who are in very good form according to betting sites in WI vs SL who will win today match section

Bet365- WI- 1.66, SL- 3.20, Draw- 7.00

Betway- WI- 1.66, SL- 3.50, Draw- 6.50

Who will be man of the match today?

Lets bring out some important players from both the sides in WI vs SL dream11 prediction

Kraigg Brathwaite: He was the stand-in captain in Bangladesh where they created history and has been appointed as the full time captain now. He is a very good option in grand leagues. He is a reliable option.

Dhananjaya de Silva: He is coming back from an injury but he is one of Sri Lanka’s best batsmen in this format for a good part of 2 years now.

Suranga Lakmal: The experienced campaigner will have to step up if Sri Lanka are to pose a fight against the strong West Indies. He is a solid option in small leagues.

Jason Holder: He just gives nothing away with the ball and picks crucial wickets. He loves to bowl with dukes and not to forget about his batting skills.

Other picks: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Alzarri Joseph, Vishwa Fernando are all top picks.

Today WI vs SL match score: Team batting first is expected to score around 300

Today match pitch report: The wicket is expected to assist seamers big time.

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