West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Predictions - Nissanka and Mendis to power Sri Lanka to series win

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West Indies’ woes continue with fifth ODI defeat on the bounce
Solid Sri Lanka too strong for hosts with bat and ball.
Match outcome likely influenced by squad rotations and team injuries.

Pathum Nissanka is in great form with the bat (Getty Images).

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West Indies vs Sri Lanka Predictions

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Predictions
Head-to-Head
West Indies Form
Sri Lanka Form
Team news

Sri Lanka have found the winning touch again after a tough few months in whiteball cricket, while the West Indies' inability to close out matches is sure to be causing the squad a lack of confidence.

West Indies’ Shai Hope has scored 75, 32 & 56 in his last five innings.
West Indies’ Roston Chase has scored 40, 84, 24 and 33 in his last 6 knocks.
West Indies’ Jayden Seales has taken 3/33, 7/34, 2/62, 4/56, 3/39 and 2/67 in his last seven innings in all formats.
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka has scored 62, 19, 50 & 79 in his last 4 innings.
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis hit 4 sixes in his 62-ball 72 in the 1st ODI.
Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera took 4/67 against the West Indies.

Head-to-Head

Sri Lanka have won four and lost one of their last five ODIs against the West Indies. Sri Lanka won the 1st ODI of the current series by 41 runs.

West Indies Form

The West Indies have plenty of firepower with bat and ball but they just aren’t pulling it all together when it counts. The odds against them are high, but on the plus side they can beat the best sides on their day, so backing them offers a better payout although at a pretty high risk factor.

Shai Hope has scored 497 runs in his last 10 innings at a world-class average of 71.00. He has scored 75, 32 and 56 in his last five knocks. Roston Chase has also been in good form, posting scores of 40, 84, 24 and 33 in his last five matches, along with 11 wickets (econ 4.63).

Jayden Seales is in great form with the ball, taking 21 wickets in his last eight matches, while Matthew Forde has taken 3/19, 2/27 and 2/44 in five innings.

Sri Lanka Form

Despite some losses in recent months Sri Lanka have enjoyed some positive results in whiteball cricket and come into the 2nd ODI as strong favourites.

Pathum Nissanka has been in excellent form this year, while Kusal Mendis has also been scoring consistently. Mendis has posted scores of 80*, 41 and 72 in his last five knocks.

Dushmantha Chameera has returned figures of 3/38, 1/48 and 4/67 in his last four matches, while Maheesh Theekshana has been picking up wickets regularly, with six wickets in his last four innings.

Team news

West Indies squad: Shai Hope (c), Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer.

Sri Lanka squad: Kusal Mendis (c), Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Milan Rathnayaka, Pavan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage.

Verdict

West Indies v Sri Lanka 2nd ODI

Sri Lanka are tipped to win, with Pathum Nissanka, Dushmantha Chameera and Kusal Mendis all backed to perform with bat and ball.

Sri Lanka Win

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