Sun Oct 13 11:56:38 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka and West Indies Clash in Three-Match T20I Series
**Dambulla, Sri Lanka:** Sri Lanka and West Indies will face off in a three-match T20I International series, starting today at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The series marks a clash of contrasting recent form, with Sri Lanka reeling from a 0-3 series defeat against India, while the West Indies, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, are riding high on a 3-0 series sweep over South Africa.
The two teams have a history of close encounters, with Sri Lanka holding a slight edge in their 15 previous meetings, winning 8 matches compared to the West Indies’ 7. The last time they met in the shortest format was during the 2021 T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi, where Sri Lanka emerged victorious by 20 runs.
The first T20I is scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST today, with the toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST. The match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India, and streamed live on the FanCode and SonyLIV app and website.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the series, particularly after the West Indies’ dominant performance in the recent T20 World Cup. The series is expected to be a closely fought contest, with both teams vying for victory.
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