The second T20I is scheduled to be played on Tuesday (October 15), while the third and final T20I will be staged on Thursday (October 17) before the two sides continue white-ball action with three ODIs in Pallekele. Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad led by Charith Asalanka also includes the return of Wanindu Hasaranga and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who earns a recall for the first time since January 2023. Hasaranga, on the other hand, returns from injury and leads a strong spin attack that has the likes of Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Dunith Wellalage in the mix. Former skipper Dasun Shanaka and pacer Dushmanta Chameera were the two notable absentees, while Dinesh Chandimal and Chamindu Wickramasinghe retained their spots in the T20 squad. West Indies, meanwhile, left out several senior players like Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Shimron Hetmyer and Akeal Hosein, allowing some new and returning faces a spot in the squad led by Rovman Powell. Shamar Springer, Terrence Hinds and Jewel Andrew are among the new faces, while Andre Fletcher, Evin Lewis and Fabian Allen make their international return. Fit-again Brandon King also returns to the squad. West Indies come into the series fresh from a 3-0 white-wash of South Africa at home. This will be their third visit to the Island country for a bilateral T20I series and the first three-match series, having played two-match series on their previous visits. The Windies have won 4 of 6 matches against Sri Lanka in their own backyard, while Sri Lanka, who head into the series on the back of drawing a blank in a three-match series against India at home. Here is all you need to know about the SL vs WI 2024 series: Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2024 T20I Squads Sri Lanka Squad for West Indies series: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando and Asitha Fernando. West Indies squad for Sri Lanka series: Rovman Powell (captain), Roston Chase (vice captain), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope (wicketkeeper), Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer. Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2024 T20Is Schedule - SL vs WI fixtures list with dates & timing

• October 13, Sunday: 1st T20I - 7 PM IST
• October 15, Tuesday: 2nd T20I - 7 PM IST
• October 17, Thursday: 3rd T20I - 7 PM IST

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Streaming & Telecast - How to watch SL vs WI T20I series 2024? The SL vs WI T20I series will be shown on Sony Sports TEN 5 TV channels in India, while the fans can also enjoy Sri Lanka vs West Indies live streaming on Sony LIV as well as Fancode app and website for an affordable tour pass that will cost Rs 99 for all three T20Is and ODIs.