SL Vs WI 3rd T20I: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium [Source: @DanuskaAravinda/X]Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium [Source: @DanuskaAravinda/X]

On Thursday, Sri Lanka will cross swords against West Indies in the decider of the ongoing three-match T20I series on home soil. The high-octane clash is scheduled at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. 

Led by Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka made a remarkable comeback after getting a poor start to the series. In the must-win second T20I, the hosts posted a respectable 162-run total before bowling the visitors out for 89. Opener Pathum Nissanka regained his mojo with a scintillating fifty, while Dunith Wellalage ran through the Men in Maroon's batting lineup with a clinical three-wicket haul. 

So, moving on to the all-important final in Dambulla, West Indies would like to resolve their grey areas, while the Lankans would be keen to extend their purple patch and bag the series. As the stage is set for a cracking clash, let's see how the surface at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium will behave throughout the contest. 

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium will be on the drier side. The batters will love facing the fast bowlers and dispatch the pacy deliveries to the fence. However, scoring runs on this wicket will be tricky if the bowlers vary their pace and use subtle variations. 

The spinners will play a key role in Dambulla, getting significant assistance in the middle overs. They will be particularly lethal in the second half, with a drier surface helping them generate substantial turn. 

Teams batting first have enjoyed stellar success at this venue, winning four of the five T20Is. So, considering this fact, the toss-winner will likely bat first.