Pitch report by Tino Mawoyo: Same pitch as the last game. It is abrasive and more grass cover. It looks a good batting surface. We will get some swing and also there will be turn for the spinners.

Teams:

West Indies (Playing XI): Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando

Shai Hope: We have to adapt and assess conditions quickly and play well. We have to make sure we play better cricket, if you assess our cricket from the last few months, we need to do better in all departments. Same team.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and have opted to field

Charith Asalanka: We are going to bowl first. The reason is the weather conditions, that's why we are bowling first. I would like to better from the bowling side. Theekshana comes in for Vandersay.

Sri Lanka have won the toss and have opted to field

16:10 Local Time, 10:40 GMT, 16:10 IST: Toss is at 4:15. Match to start at 4:30.

15:48 Local Time, 10:18 GMT, 15:48 IST: Bad news - the rain is back and the toss is delayed again. That kind of a day.

15:33 Local Time, 10:03 GMT, 15:33 IST: Great news - we have the toss at 3:45 and match will start at 4:15. It will be a 45-over game.

15:16 Local Time, 09:46 GMT, 15:16 IST: Some good news - covers are off.

14:55 Local Time, 09:25 GMT, 14:55 IST:

14:21 Local Time, 08:51 GMT, 14:21 IST:

14:06 Local Time, 08:36 GMT, 14:06 IST: News coming in that the toss is going to be slightly delayed due to rain and a wet outfield.

West Indies’ ODI credentials have dipped significantly since they failed to qualify for the 2023 World Cup. Since then, they have suffered series losses against India and Australia, with only a 2-1 home series win against a transitioning England team being their high point over the last two years. Their team has seen a lot of chopping and changing, and that’s one of the primary reasons they’ve struggled for consistency. They are on the cusp of another series loss out here, but can Shai Hope and co. pull out a strong performance today and take this series to the decider? We’re not too far from the toss, stick around…

13:39 Local Time, 08:09 GMT, 13:39 IST: A very good afternoon from a cloudy Pallekele Stadium in Sri Lanka which plays host once again to their ODI game against West Indies. The hosts are on a three match winning streak, having won the first ODI and the two previous T20Is, and has started to look like a formidable force at home once again with good performances against India and New Zealand in the recent past. Life is looking good with new coach Sanath Jayasuriya and new captain Charith Asalanka, and they’d look to claim the series today with a positive performance.

Squads:

Sri Lanka Squad: Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Pathum Nissanka

West Indies Squad: Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Evin Lewis, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew