West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Preview & Tips - Sri Lanka to extend the Windies' awful ODI run

Sri Lanka were outstanding with the bat in the opening ODI as they stormed to what proved an unassailable 303/7. 

When chasing, the Windies struggled to halt the fall of wickets. While they did not come in clusters, Sri Lanka sent batters back to the pavilion regularly enough to curtail any real momentum, with this forcing the Windies into resetting, and this ultimately cost them. 

Shai Hope's 56 was their top score on the day with the home side unable to really press on and score big runs. While Sri Lanka also failed to post an individual century, they did see two batters pass the 70-run mark, with this ultimately proving the difference. 

At home, the Windies will be confident that they can bounce back, but they have looked like they are missing a player that will help them to really motor in the latter-stages of the innings. If they are unable to find a batter to go big then I predict another frustrating loss for the Windies as their poor ODI form continues. 

With the bat, Pathum Nissanka (79) and Kusal Mendis (72) went well, while there were solid scores across the middle order. The one worry will be Kamindu Mendis' 12 from 21, although they will hope this is more of a blip in form. With the ball, bowlers kept to tight lines as they kept the Windies honest. Dushmantha Chameera's 4/67 saw the quick impress as the Windies were bowled out for 262. 

In the ODI game, Sri Lanka have won two of their last four, losing two matches to England. Positively, their 19-run win over the English in the first ODI back in January saw Sri Lanka impress as they once again showcased their ability to challenge with bat and ball. 

The Windies have been in awful form of late and while the touring side have a wobble in them, I predict they will take advantage of the woes of their hosts as they make it five wins in their last six ODI's against the Windies.