West Indies to travel Sri Lanka for two Tests in Nov-Dec 2021
Sri Lanka is all set to host West Indies in a two-match Test series in November-December. This series will kick start the two teams’ 2023 World Test Championship campaign. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issued a media statement to inform about the same. The West Indies team is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on November 10, 2021.
The two-match Test series is scheduled to take place at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, under a Bio-Bubble Environment. West Indies had last toured the nation back in the year 2019 for three one-day internationals and two Twenty20s. The hosts had dominated the ODI series wherein they won the series 3-0. Whereas on the other hand, the West Indies emerged triumphant in the T20I series by 2-0.
Here is the schedule for Sri Lanka vs West Indies Test series
14th to 17th November 2021
Warm-Up Game, Colombo
21st to 25th November 2021
1st Test Match, Galle International Cricket Stadium
29th November to 3rd December 2021
2nd Test Match, Galle International Cricket Stadium
Sri Lanka and West Indies aiming to get the winning momentum in the T20 World Cup 2021
Sri Lanka initially had an impressive run in the high-profile tournament. The Dasun Shanaka-led side won all their three matches to advance to the Super 12s. The team then also emerged triumphant against Bangladesh in their first match of the Super 12s.
They exuded some great character to chase down a total of 172. However, in the next match against Australia, the team had to face defeat by seven wickets. As they are placed in a rather challenging group for the mega event, the team will look forward to punching above their weights in the next match.
West Indies, on the other hand, has had a dismaying outing in the tournament so far. The team lost their initial two matches in the marquee event. In their opening fixture, they were completely outplayed by England. While in their next match against South Africa, the team’s batting lineup yet again experienced a collapse wherein they lost the match by eight wickets. When the Kieron Pollard-led side locked horns with Bangladesh for their third match of the tournament, they finally registered their first victory and will aim to continue the winning momentum further.
