The Independent Voice of West Indies Cricket
Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Shamar Springer
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga
West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field
Shai Hope: Yes, one change, Jason is out, and Shamar Springer is in. (On whether it's a forced or tactical change?) Slightly tactical. Jason has got a bit of a niggle. I just want to make sure he's looked after. Springer is quite similar in attributes, but definitely different in experience. Jason brings a lot to the team, anything he plays for. And Springer, he's got a lot of skills as well, so you want to see him execute those skills here today.
Kusal Mendis: There could be a bit of dew around later, but we're prepared for both the fast bowlers and the spinners. We have a quality spin attack, and I have a lot of confidence in my bowlers to deliver in any conditions. The spinners bowled well, although there are still areas we can improve on. The first couple of overs were better, but after that we struggled a little. Hopefully today we can focus on the basics and execute our plans better rather than trying to do too much. We've made two changes - Dunith Wellalage and Kamil Mishara come into the side.