Match 29 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 will be played between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on July 7. Sri Lanka has emerged victorious in all four of their matches, securing the top position on the table. In contrast, the West Indies has managed to win only one out of their four matches, currently occupying the fifth spot in the rankings.
In their recent match against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field. Zimbabwe lost three wickets with only 30 runs on the board, ultimately being bowled out for 165. Sean Williams, however, scored a fantastic fifty amidst the challenging circumstances.
Chasing the target, Sri Lanka had no hindrances due to a remarkable opening stand of 103 runs. Pathum Nissanka remained unbeaten as he reached a century, guiding the team to a victory with 17 overs to spare.
Oman, in their recent match against the West Indies, won the toss and chose to bowl. They made a decent start to their innings, before finishing their innings for 221 runs, losing nine wickets in the process.
In response, the West Indies faced an early setback but Brandon King played a remarkable innings, holding the fort at one end and eventually reaching a well-deserved century. He received support from Keacy Carty initially and later from Captain Sai Hope. With their combined efforts, the West Indies comfortably secured victory by seven wickets with more than ten overs to spare.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Injury Update
Both teams do not have any injury concerns.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Predicted XI
Sri Lanka Predicted XI
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana
West Indies Predicted XI
Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope(C), Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Alzarri Joseph, AJ Hosein
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs West Indies
Date & Time: July 7, 12.30 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Fantasy Team
Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Kusal Mendis, Shai Hope
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Brandon King
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Mayers, Romario Shepherd, D de Silva
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Kyle Mayers
Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Harare Weather and Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club has been witnessing high-scoring matches in this tournament. Out of the right matches held at the venue, four of them witnessed teams scoring over the 300-run mark, with Zimbabwe even posting a massive total of over 400 runs.
The weather will be favourable for a good game of cricket. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 22 degrees Celsius.
Sci Lanka vs West Indies, ODI World Cup Qualifiers Match 29 Broadcasting
The World Cup Qualifier match between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be live on Star Sports network as far as TV is concerned.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Streaming
Disney + Hotstar has picked up streaming rights of the Sri Lanka vs West Indies match. The toss will take place at 12.00 PM IST.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI matches Head to Head
| Matches Played | 64 |
| Matches won by Sri Lanka | 30 |
| Matches won by West Indies | 31 |
| Matches Drawn | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
Sci Lanka vs West Indies Match Prediction
Both teams have good sides and some world-class players. This could be a well-fought contest, the result of which can go either way.
