West Indies bowl vs Sri Lanka, Hetmyer not in the XI
West Indies Opt to Bowl Against Sri Lanka in First ODI
The West Indies have won the toss and chosen to bowl first in the opening ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of the Caribbean, with a key decision seeing Hetmyer not in the XI. This move is likely due to the potential for early movement on the Sabina Park surface, which could play to the strengths of their bowling attack in a match where West Indies bowl vs Sri Lanka, Hetmyer not in the XI.
Team Lineups
West Indies will open with John Campbell and Justin Greaves, while captain Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, and Roston Chase make up the middle order. The bowling attack will be led by Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, and Alzarri Joseph.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have made a change to their top order, with Kamindu Mendis joining Pathum Nissanka at the opening position. Their attack features two frontline spinners and two frontline quicks, including Dushmantha Chameera and Asitha Fernando. All-rounder Milan Rathnayaka will play his second ODI.
Team XIs
Sri Lanka XI: 1 Pathum Nissanka, 2 Kamindu Mendis, 3 Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), 4 Pavan Rathnayake, 5 Charith Asalanka, 6 Janith Liyanage, 7 Wanindu Hasaranga, 8 Milan Rathnayake, 9 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 Dushmantha Chameera, 11 Asitha Fernando
West Indies XI: 1 John Campbell, 2 Justin Greaves, 3 Keacy Carty, 4 Shai Hope (capt.)(wk), 5 Sherfane Rutherford, 6 Roston Chase, 7 Matthew Forde, 8 Gudakesh Motie, 9 Alzarri Joseph, 10 Shamar Joseph, 11 Jayden Seales
This match marks the first ODI at Sabina Park since 2022, and both teams will be looking to start the series on a high note, with the West Indies aiming to capitalize on bowling vs Sri Lanka, Hetmyer not in the XI.
