West Indies v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – 29/03/2021

West Indies v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – Cricket Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Team News, Predictions – 29/03/2021

The series is now up for grabs after the 1st test between these sides was drawn.

Explore our cricket betting tips ahead of this clash.

West Indies v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – Match Preview

Sri Lanka fought back well in the previous meeting and the game eventually petered out into a draw.

However, the Windies will have taken plenty of positives and will be keen to get the win this time around.

Where: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

When: Monday, 29 March 2021

Start time: 19:30 IST (15:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: This venue has seen plenty of action recently. It hosted some white-ball clashes and the 1st Test just last week. Conditions could deteriorate slightly and spin can have an even bigger impact.

Weather conditions: Rain is forecast for the morning of the first day but then isn’t as likely for the following days. There will be plenty of cloud cover throughout.

West Indies v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – Latest Odds

The West Indies are the favourites to take the win. They can be backed at 1.88 with 1xBet.

Sri Lanka are priced at 3.016 with the same bookmaker. The draw is at 5.0.

West Indies v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – Team News

• Nkrumah Bonner – The all-rounder made a fine century in the second innings as the game headed for a draw. He will likely take up the number three spot once again.
• John Campbell – The Windies opener went into the first Test after some encouraging warm-up game knocks. He made starts, especially in the first innings, but couldn’t kick on.
• Kemar Roach – Pace bowler Roach will be looking to bag more wickets in this game after doing well in the previous contest. He took six wickets overall, including both openers in the second innings.
• Lahiru Thirimanne – The Sri Lanka opener enjoyed the first Test and scored 70 and 76. He will be looking to add more to his tally now.
• Pathum Nissanka – The batsman comes into this after his second-innings ton on his Test debut. He can be inconsistent but certainly offers something to the visiting middle-order.
• Suranga Lakmal – The bowler took five wickets in the first innings, which played a big part in keeping his side in the game. His influence wained later in the game as spin came more into play.

West Indies v Sri Lanka 2nd Test – Betting Tips and Prediction

West Indies dominated the ODI series before these Test matches and it took a fine second innings batting display from Sri Lanka to swing the game away from the hosts.

The Windies have plenty of batting in their ranks and both Nkrumah Bonner and Kyle Mayers take the pressure off their openers.

In Kemar Roach and Jason Holder, they should have that vital wicket-taking ability again. The spin of Rahkeem Cornwall will be another weapon for later in this one.

Backing them for victory at 1.88 with 1xBet looks the way to go in the outright winner market.

Mayers For Top Batsman

Kyle Mayers looks a good bet in the top West Indies’ first innings batsman market.

He made 45 in the first innings of the previous Test and followed it up with a half-century in the second innings.

The home side’s openers have shown glimpses but are still a little inconsistent at present.

It means Mayers, who will be batting at four, is well-placed to take advantage.

His price of 6.0 with bet365 is far too big and offers plenty of value.

Campbell to Outscore Brathwaite

Kraigg Brathwaite struggled in the first Test and appears a little out of form.

He scored 3 and 23 and hasn’t played a huge amount of cricket since the turn of the year.

John Campbell only made 11 himself in the second innings but had made 42 in the first.

Prior to that, he made 88 for jamaica in the Super50 and 129 and 55 in the squad warm-up fixture.

Backing him to score more runs in the match than Brathwaite looks a good bet at 2.0 with bet365.

Look at our round-up of the best Test match betting tips for this fixture.