The ODI series of five matches between Sri Lanka and West Indies was scheduled in December but due to rain and bad weather condition it was postponed. It was decided the series will be played at the end of January.
Initially it was five matches ODI series but it is now reduced to 3 matches. World cup is starting from 19th of February and the series will be ended on 6th of February. It will be good chance for West Indies team to get use to of Sub Continent conditions as they have to battle in Sub Continent for the world cup.
Sri Lankan Team for the Series will definitely be the 15 men squad announced for the world cup. The series will provide practice fro both teams before the world cup. India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will host the series. West Indies will get two weeks time before the world cup to set themselves in.
The schedule for the series is
1st ODI – Mon Jan 31, Sri Lanka v West Indies (D/N)
Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.2nd ODI -Fri Feb 4, Sri Lanka v West Indies (D/N)
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.3rd ODI-Sun Feb 6, Sri Lanka v West Indies (D/N)
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Tags: Sri Lanka Vs West Indies
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