Defending champions West Indies will be desperate to add some strength and firepower to the batting line-up when they take on Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, November 4. Despite winning just one game in their first three matches, West Indies are still less likely to reach the semi-finals and need to win their remaining two games by a huge margin.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, lost their last match as today’s game is their last chance to improve. They can now finish the group stage with four points and look forward to a terrific outing for the other teams to reach the last four. However, they can still easily play spoilsport in this game for the Kieron Pollard-led organization.
In their last match against Bangladesh, the West Indies bowlers were absolutely brilliant as Dwayne Bravo, Jason Holder and Andre Russell executed their plans brilliantly.
Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan team has slow bowlers like Wanindu Hasaranga and Mahesh Thikshana, who have the potential to trouble the West Indies stroke makers with their diversity.
Abu Dhabi Pitch Report:
The pitch in Abu Dhabi can present a lot of challenge for the batsmen in this match and hence the slow bowlers can come in handy. In past matches, batsmen have found ways to score runs but they need to work hard and be ready to play the waiting game before they can accelerate. Dew is expected to play a bigger role which could prompt the captain who wins the toss to bowl first.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Records (T20):
Total matches played: 57
Matches won by batting first: 25
Matches Won Bowling Second: 32
Average first innings score: 139
Average second innings score: 127
Highest total: 225/7 (20 overs) IRE vs AFG. By
Minimum total: 84/10 (18.2 ov) BAN vs RSA
Highest score chased: 166/4 (19 overs) NAM vs NED. By
Minimum score defended: 129/6 (20 overs) by England v Pak
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