Tue Oct 15 13:23:28 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka and West Indies Gear Up for a Thrilling T20 Series
**Dambulla, Sri Lanka:** Cricket fans are in for a treat as Sri Lanka and West Indies clash in a three-match T20 series, kicking off on Sunday, October 13th at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
The series comes at a crucial time for both teams. Sri Lanka, under the captaincy of Charith Asalanka, are looking to bounce back after a 3-0 whitewash against India in their last T20 series. Despite the recent setback, Sri Lanka has performed well under head coach Sanath Jayasuriya in ODI and Test cricket.
The West Indies, led by Rovman Powell, are on a roll, having won four out of their last five matches.
While recent performances paint a picture of a close contest, the head-to-head statistics favour Sri Lanka. The two teams have played 15 T20 matches, with Sri Lanka winning eight to West Indies’ seven.
The first T20 match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST on October 13th. Unfortunately, the match will not be televised in India, but fans can catch the live streaming on the FanCode app.
**Here are the squads for both teams:**
**Sri Lanka:** Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwanidu Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamika Gunasekara, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando.
**West Indies:** Rovman Powell (Captain), Rovman Powell (Captain), Roston Chase (Vice-Captain), Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein, Andre Fletcher, Terence Hinds, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, and Shamar Springer.
This T20 series promises to be a high-octane battle between two powerhouses of the game. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the action to begin in Dambulla.
First Piper 