Springer comes in for the injured Holder; West Indies ask Sri Lanka to bat
West Indies Opt to Bowl Against Sri Lanka in Second T20I
West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and decided to ask Sri Lanka to bat first in the second T20I in Kingston, with the hosts looking to build on their seven-wicket win in the first match.
The West Indies have made one change to their XI, with seam bowler Shamar Springer replacing injured all-rounder Jason Holder, who was the Player of the Match in the first game but reported a niggle.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have made two changes to their lineup. Batter Kamil Mishara has replaced Lasith Croospulle in the top order, while spin-bowling all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has come in for fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka.
Teams
West Indies: 1 Shai Hope (capt, wk), 2 Brandon King, 3 Shimron Hetmyer, 4 Roston Chase, 5 Sherfane Rutherford, 6 Rovman Powell, 7 Romario Shepherd, 8 Matthew Forde, 9 Akeal Hosein, 10 Shamar Joseph, 11 Shamar Springer
Sri Lanka: 1 Pathum Nissanka, 2 Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), 3 Kamil Mishara, 4 Pavan Rathnayake, 5 Kamindu Mendis, 6 Dasun Shanaka, 7 Wanindu Hasaranga, 8 Dunith Wellalage 9 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 Dushmantha Chameera, 11 Eshan Malinga
Pitch Report
Conducting the pitch report at Sabina Park prior to the toss, Carlos Brathwaite noted a bare patch at one end, which is expected to turn big, but overall, he predicted an even contest between bat and ball.
With clear weather in Kingston, the stage is set for a full and uninterrupted game, and fans can look forward to an exciting contest between the two teams.
