West Indies look for whitewash
West Indies dominated the second one-day international to take a winning 2-0 lead over Sri Lanka and though the hard work is done, they will now be hoping to complete a whitewash by winning the third and final match, to be played on Tuesday
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West Indies dominated the second one-day international to take a winning 2-0 lead over Sri Lanka and though the hard work is done, they will now be hoping to complete a whitewash by winning the third and final match, to be played on Tuesday.
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It all depends on motivation when it comes to this match. Will West Indies, having won the series, switch off, or will Sri Lanka fold and let them cruise their way to a 3-0 win? It's tough to say.
Sri Lanka's team is young so the temptation to just give it up is perhaps less likely, but you just never know. Bet365 make West Indies 8/11 (1.72) favourites, with Sri Lanka on offer at even money.
The brilliant Shivnarine Chanderpaul is favourite to top-score for West Indies, at 3/1, while captain Chris Gayle is 7/2 and Ramnaresh Sarwan is 4/1. Sewnarine Chattergoon is a 5/1 chance, while Devon Smith is 11/2 and Marlon Samuels is on offer at 6/1.
For Sri Lanka, Kumar Sangakkara is the obvious favourite at 10/3, just ahead of his captain, Mahela Jayawardene, at 7/2, with Upul Tharanga 5/1 and Chamara Silva 6/1.
I have to say that West Indies have looked a decent side in this series and are definitely improving, so the 8/11 is probably a decent price.
Please note that odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.
Simon Cambers is Cricinfo's betting correspondent
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