Thu Oct 17 21:03:01 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka and West Indies to Battle for T20I Series Victory in Thrilling Decider

**Dambulla, Sri Lanka -** The third and final T20I match between Sri Lanka and West Indies is set to be a nail-biter, with both teams vying for series victory at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on October 17th. The hosts, Sri Lanka, will be looking to build on their impressive 73-run win in the second T20I, which saw them level the series at 1-1.

Sri Lanka’s batting prowess was on full display in the last match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a crucial 54 runs. Their bowlers also delivered a dominant performance, restricting West Indies to a paltry 89 runs.

West Indies, who won the first T20I by 5 wickets, will be eager to bounce back and claim the series. Their captain, Rovman Powell, will be hoping to lead his team to victory.

**Key Players to Watch:**

* **Kamindu Mendis (SL):** The all-rounder has been a consistent performer, scoring 70 runs in the series and leading the run-scoring charts.
* **Romario Shepherd (WI):** The bowling all-rounder has taken 4 wickets with a strike rate of 10.50. He is a strong contender for captaincy picks in fantasy teams.
* **Brandon King (WI):** The opening batsman has accumulated 68 runs in the series and will be crucial for West Indies’ batting success.

**Players to Avoid in Fantasy Teams:**

* **Roston Chase (WI):** The all-rounder has struggled with the bat, scoring just 19 runs.
* **Alzarri Joseph (WI):** The pacer has taken just 2 wickets with a high economy rate of 9.12.

The match is set to begin at 7:00 PM IST and promises to be an exciting encounter. Cricket enthusiasts will be eagerly anticipating the outcome of this crucial series decider.

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