Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 3rd T20I: Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera ...
SL vs WI
Dambulla,UPDATED: Oct 17, 2024 22:35 IST
SL vs WI, 3rd T20I Highlights: West Indies have won the toss and opted to bat first. The visitors began with a five-wicket win before the hosts hit back with a 73-run triumph.
22:35 IST:
And that's a wrap on the Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 series! Sri Lanka, under Sanath Jayasuriya's guidance, has bounced back from their initial loss to clinch the trophy 2-1. But the cricket fever doesn't end here! With an exciting lineup of international matches ahead, fans have plenty to look forward to. Until next time, thank you for joining us!
22:34 IST:
Charith Asalanka has been handed the trophy and he joins his teammates for further celebrations.
22:33 IST:
Charith Asalanka, the victorious skipper of Sri Lanka says that the top-order batters batted brilliantly and that helped the team win the series. Mentions that throughout the series he kept reminding his side that they did well against India as well and if they just win those close moments they could be a hard team to beat and it reflected in this series. Reckons that that the aggressive start at the top is something that the two at the top decided by themselves and thanks to them for that solid start at the top.
22:30 IST:
Rovman Powell the losing skipper of West Indies says they had enough runs on the board on such a tricky track but credit goes to Sri Lanka as they batted well. Mentions that as a bowling group, they failed to make a game of it and the game went away from them in the PP itself. Reckons that the quality of spinners on both sides was the difference but they will learn from this. Closes by saying that these were unfamiliar conditions for them but acknowledges that his side did well and they have a lot of positives from this series. Thanks to the Sri Lankan crowd for the love and support they have shown towards them.
22:25 IST:
Pathum Nissanka is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES.
22:25 IST:
Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. Mendis is up for a chat and says he played well and the inning from Pathum Nissanka helped as that allowed him time at the top. Mentions that they are familiar with these conditions and his partnership with Kusal Perera in the middle was a good one as well as they kept rotating strike.
22:22 IST:
Time for the presentation ...
22:22 IST:
Earlier in the game, the West Indies batted first after winning the toss and scored 162 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Despite a shaky start where they lost key wickets early, particularly with Evin Lewis falling for a golden duck and struggling performances from Shai Hope and Roston Chase, Rovman Powell and Gudakesh Motie stabilized the innings. Motie contributed aggressively with 32 runs off 15 balls, while Powell added 37 runs off 27 balls. The Sri Lankan bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana each took 2 wickets, helping keep the West Indian score in check.
22:21 IST:
West Indian bowling attack failed to make an impact, leaving Rovman Powell disappointed. Despite the pitch offering ample assistance to spinners, the Caribbean spinners couldn't capitalize, while the seamers also struggled to make inroads
22:19 IST:
Chasing 162 on a challenging pitch seemed daunting, but Sri Lanka dismantled the target with ease. They exploited the Powerplay to perfection, racing to 66/1 in the first six overs. Pathum Nissanka's departure didn't derail their momentum, as Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera forged a pivotal partnership. The Kusal's steered Sri Lanka to a resounding 9-wicket triumph over the West Indies, making the chase look effortless. The most important aspect of the chase was the way these two ran in between the wickets.
22:15 IST:
Sri Lanka delivers a dominant and thoroughly professional performance to outclass West Indies by 9 wickets, sealing the series 2-1 convincingly. The exceptional display from the hosts ensured a one-sided contest, showcasing their all-round prowess and cementing their status as series champions.
22:16 IST:
17.6: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, FOUR! A BOUNDARY TO WRAP THINGS UP! Short-pitched around leg, Kusal Perera flicks this wide to the right of the short fine leg fielder this time and ends the game with a boundary. Sri Lanka wins this by 9 wickets and a good chunk of 12 balls to spare.
22:10 IST:
17.5: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Yorker around off, Kusal Mendis rolls this towards long on for one. SCORES ARE LEVEL!
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17.4: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Mendis, With the crowd looking to roar the loudest so far, Alzarri Joseph bowls an absolute beauty outside off, beating the outside edge of Mendis. Where was this throughout the game, Mr. Joseph?
22:10 IST:
17.4: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Mendis, WIDE! On a length down the leg, Kusal Mendis swings and misses. Wided. Just 2 needed now.
22:08 IST:
17.3: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, On a length around off, Kusal Perera tucks this through mid-wicket and runs one.
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17.2: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, FOUR! FIFTY FOR PERERA! Yorker, down the leg, Kusal Perera moves in and flicks this fine and wide to the left of short fine leg for a boundary to bring up his half-century.
22:07 IST:
17.1: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, On a length around off, angling away from the batter. Kusal Mendis flicks this towards the left of Shamar Springer at wide long on and runs two yet again.
22:06 IST:
16.6: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Perera, On a length around leg, Kusal Perera thumps this down to long on for one.
22:04 IST:
16.5: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Perera, FOUR! Full toss, on off, Kusal Perera doesn't hit this uppish and flicks this in the empty pockets between deep mid-wicket and wide long on for a boundary this time. Just 11 needed now for Lanka to clinch this series.
22:05 IST:
The umpire sends this upstairs to check if the batters had taken three or did they stop after a couple. Three runs is the verdict from the TV umpire.
22:03 IST:
16.4: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, Good length wide of off, Kusal Mendis cuts this towards deep point and was expecting a boundary. A brilliant effort in the deep by Sherfane Rutherford keeps it down to three.
22:03 IST:
Sherfane Rutherford has jammed his little finger in the ground as he fielded this and he might have dislocated that. It's the turn of the West Indies team physio to rush out and check on his player.
22:01 IST:
The physio is earning his money here with frequent visits to check on the batter. Kusal Mendis is down again, nothing related to the earlier hit on the helmet though. This is regarding a sprain he has felt on his right thigh. He is good to continue though.
21:58 IST:
16.3: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, On a length outside off, Kusal Mendis moves in and looks to ramp this over short fine leg, misses and the ball is collected by Shai Hope behind the stumps. Kusal Mendis looks in some pain though and this is something to do with his thigh on the right leg.
21:57 IST:
16.2: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Brilliantly played away from the fielder for four. On a length, wide of off, Kusal Mendis jumps to his off and plays this late. Cuts this wide to the right of short third and the ball races away for four.
21:56 IST:
16.1: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Perera, Pace off, full and wide outside off, Kusal Perera stretches and drills this towards sweeper cover for one.
21:55 IST:
15.6: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Short and wide outside off, Kusal Mendis adjusts and slaps this through extra cover for a couple to end the over. 23 now needed of last 4 overs.
21:54 IST:
15.5: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Full and wide outside off, Kusal Mendis guides this to short third for no run.
21:54 IST:
The physio rushes in and it is Kusal Mendis undergoing a concussion check as the ball hits his helmet while he was looking to sweep. Everything looks good though.
21:53 IST:
15.4: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Length dragged back a bit, on off, Kusal Mendis goes for the sweep, gets an outside edge and the ball clips his helmet. A mandatory concussion check will take place now.
21:53 IST:
15.3: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Short of a length on off, Kusal Mendis pulls this into the surface but towards mid-wicket for no run.
21:52 IST:
15.2: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis punches this towards extra cover for no run.
21:52 IST:
15.1: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Kusal Mendis is such a pleasing sight to the eyes when he is in this form. Tossed up around off, Kusal Mendis moves away from the line of it and chips this almost all the way up and over extra cover for four runs.
21:51 IST:
The equation is down to 29 runs off the last five overs. The Lankans are well and truly on track in the chase but we have seen them collapse in the recent past in a similar sort of situation in the series against India. Can they overcome that mentality to crumble in a pressure situation? We shall find out soon.
21:49 IST:
14.6: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Perera, Yet another couple and this is athleticism of the highest order from these two. Good length around middle and leg, Kusal Perera tucks this in the empty pocket towards mid-wicket and runs a couple more. Excellent running between the wickets.
21:47 IST:
14.5: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Perera, On a length on off, Kusal Perera flicks this towards deep mid-wicket region for a couple more.
21:47 IST:
14.4: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Perera, Good length around middle and off, Kusal Perera pulls this towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.
21:46 IST:
14.3: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Perera, Good length on middle and off, Kusal Perera defends this one.
21:46 IST:
14.2: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Perera, FOUR! That's a cracking shot now. Short and wide outside off, Kusal Perera hangs back and lofts this up and over extra cover for a boundary.
21:45 IST:
14.1: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Perera, Short-pitched, into the body, around leg, Kusal Perera lofts this behind mid-wicket and runs back for two. A bit more time in the air might have seen the ball land in the lap of a fielder.
21:44 IST:
13.6: Roston Chase to Kusal Perera, Fuller, around the leg this time, Kusal Perera nudges this away towards deep square for one.
21:43 IST:
13.5: Roston Chase to Kusal Perera, Much slower, in the line of stumps, bouncing over middle. Kusal Perera goes for the slog sweep and misses.
21:43 IST:
13.4: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Short of a length around middle and leg, Mendis gets it away on leg for one more.
21:42 IST:
13.3: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Too full, on off, Kusal Mendis dabs this towards short third and runs one. Not a good throw from the fielder towards Roston Chase allows an extra run.
21:42 IST:
13.2: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, FIFTY! Kusal Mendis has batted extremely well to score a fifty on this tricky track. Slower and fuller around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis tucks this through mid-wicket and runs a couple.
21:42 IST:
13.1: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Fuller, on the pads, Kusal Mendis goes for the sweep and fails to get it away.
21:40 IST:
12.6: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, It has been a while since the ball touched or crossed the ropes now. Maybe a wicket here and the visitors will be back in this. Good length on leg, Mendis tucks this away towards deep mid-wicket for one.
21:40 IST:
12.5: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, Yorker, on the pads, Kusal Mendis flicks this towards short fine leg for no run.
21:39 IST:
12.4: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, Good length, on off. Kusal Mendis defends this back to the right of the bowler.
21:39 IST:
12.3: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length around off, Kusal Mendis punches this off the back foot towards the right of point for a couple.
21:38 IST:
12.2: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Perera, Back of a length, into the batter. Kusal Perera pulls this towards deep square for one.
21:37 IST:
12.1: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Perera, Slower one, full and wide outside off. Perera swings and misses.
21:36 IST:
11.6: Roston Chase to Kusal Perera, Tossed up in the line of stumps, Kusal Perera drives this towards sweeper cover for one.
21:36 IST:
11.5: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Quicker and flatter outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts this through backward point for one.
21:35 IST:
11.4: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Short of a length around off, Mendis punches this towards extra cover for no run.
21:35 IST:
11.3: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Quicker and flatter, outside off, Kusal Mendis goes for the cut and misses.
21:35 IST:
11.2: Roston Chase to Kusal Perera, Too full around off, Kusal Perera gets it away on off towards point and runs one more.
21:34 IST:
11.1: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Fuller, around the leg, Kusal Mendis rolls this towards long on for one.
21:33 IST:
10.6: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, On a length around off, Kusal Perera defends this back to the bowler.
21:32 IST:
10.5: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, On a length around off, Kusal Perera pushes this towards wide long off and comes back for two. Excellent use of the field here from these two.
21:31 IST:
10.4: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, Much better from Alzarri Joseph. Back of a length, wide of off, in that corridor of uncertainty. Kusal Perera tentatively pokes at it and gets beaten on the inside.
21:30 IST:
10.3: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, FOUR! Lovely bit of timing behind this and he has found the fence again. On a length, angling into the batter, Kusal Perera flicks this and finds the gap bisecting the fielders in the deep on leg for four runs.
21:30 IST:
10.2: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, Back of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis jams this towards the bowler.
21:29 IST:
10.1: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Perera, FOUR! Juicy half-volley, outside off, Kusal Perera gets right on top of it and nails the off-drive straight down the ground towards long off for four runs.
21:28 IST:
9.6: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Dropped again. The fielding has been really poor from the visitors and they are paying for it. Tossed up, on off, holds a bit into the surface, Kusal Mendis goes for the drive and gets it high off his bat straight towards the bowler. Roston Chase gets behind this and gets both hands to it but drops it in the end.
21:27 IST:
9.5: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Quicker and flatter on off, Kusal Mendis cuts this towards short third for no run.
21:27 IST:
9.4: Roston Chase to Kusal Perera, Too full, wide of off, Kusal Perera drives this to long off for one.
21:26 IST:
9.3: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Short of a length on off, Mendis rolls this towards long on for one.
21:26 IST:
9.2: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Kusal Mendis is not allowing Roston Chase to settle. Tossed up on middle and off, Kusal Mendis gets low on a knee and slog sweeps this up and over the deep mid-wicket fieder for a massive six.
21:25 IST:
9.1: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Short of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis flicks this towards the left of deep square and runs a couple.
21:24 IST:
8.6: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Perera, Length dragged back on off, Kusal Perera cuts this towards backward point for no run. Kusal Perera cries in agony as this seemed as a boundary opportunity.
21:24 IST:
8.5: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Tossed up on the pads again, Kusal Mendis gets down on a knee and sweeps this towards deep square for one.
21:23 IST:
8.4: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Fuller around off, Kusal Mendis drives this towards sweeper cover and scampers back for two.
21:23 IST:
8.3: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Perera, Tossed up and Kusal Perera sweeps this away for one.
21:22 IST:
8.2: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Perera, FOUR! Quicker and fuller, straying down the leg, Kusal Perera flicks this and finds the fence behind the wicket towards leg for a boundary.
21:22 IST:
8.1: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Perera, Mendis was gone for all money had Hope hit the stumps on the striker's end. Fuller, on off, Kusal Perera dabs this towards off and goes for a run, Shai Hope was quickly onto this and threw at the stumps towards the striker's end and missed. The batter took an extra run though.
21:21 IST:
7.6: Roston Chase to Kusal Perera, Quicker and wide of off, Kusal Perera edges this onto the pads and towards off for one.
21:20 IST:
7.5: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Too full, around the pads, Kusal Mendis flicks this towards short mid-wicket and takes one. It was fielded well initially but in order to throw this on the dive towards the bowler the fielder fluffed his line and the batter took advantage of it.
21:20 IST:
7.4: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Tossed up on the pads, Kusal Mendis goes for the sweeps nad misses. The ball gets thumped into the pads though.
21:19 IST:
7.3: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Fuller on off, Kusal Mendis drives this towards extra cover for no run.
21:19 IST:
7.2: Roston Chase to Kusal Perera, Too full, around leg, Kusal Perera tucks this towards deep square for one.
21:18 IST:
7.1: Roston Chase to Kusal Mendis, Short of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis hops on the back foot and pulls this flat towards deep mid-wicket for one.
21:17 IST:
6.6: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, Good length on the pads, Kusal Mendis flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single
21:16 IST:
6.5: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Innovative and effective from Mendis. Back of a length around off, Kusal Mendis moves in and looks to ramp this over short fine leg, gets it away off the glove and lobs it over the keeper instead but for a boundary. Mendis wouldn't mind one bit of how it goes to the fence.
21:16 IST:
6.4: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Perera, Short-pitched, into the body, Perera gets late to the pull and ends up clipping it off the gloves towards leg for one.
21:15 IST:
6.3: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Perera, Good length wide of off, Kusal Perera guides this towards backward point for no run.
21:14 IST:
6.2: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, On a length around off, Kusal Mendis dabs this in front of short third and the two Kusal's steal a single.
21:14 IST:
6.1: Romario Shepherd to Kusal Mendis, On a length around off, Kusal Mendis pushes this towards extra cover for no run.
21:13 IST:
5.6: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Perera, Too full, around off, Kusal Perera flicks this towards mid-wicket for nothing. An excellent Powerplay ends for Sri Lanka.
21:12 IST:
5.6: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, TWO WIDES! Quicker and fuller, down the leg, Kusal Mendis leaves it and the ball deflects off the pass of Shai Hope towards short leg and the batters run one as well. Wided.
21:12 IST:
5.5: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Too full, on off, Kusal Mendis pushes this towards off for no run.
21:11 IST:
5.4: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Excellently swept away for four. Tossed up around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis gets inside the line of it and sweeps this wide to the left of deep square for four runs.
21:10 IST:
Delay in proceedings as Gudakesh Motie is being given some medical assistance from the team physio. Motie looks good to continue.
21:09 IST:
5.3: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Perera, Too full, around off, Kusal Perera thumps this towards long on for one. Gudakesh Motie in an attempt to field this gets whacked on his bowling arm and he needs some medical attention here.
21:08 IST:
Kusal Perera joins Kusal Mendis in the middle.
21:07 IST:
5.2: Gudakesh Motie to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! TIMBER! Pathum Nissanka misreads the pace and line and he has to walk back. Arm-delivery, angling into the batter, Pathum Nissanka looks to nudge this off his backfoot towards leg but the ball skids on and keeps low as well. Beats the batter and rattles the timber.
21:06 IST:
5.1: Gudakesh Motie to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller around off, Pathum Nissanka pushes this towards the ring of fielders on off for no run.
21:05 IST:
4.6: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Good length, around middle and off, Mendis looks to nudge this towards leg but ends up getting a leading edge just in front of Shamar Joseph towards the off side for nothing.
21:05 IST:
4.5: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Excellent from Brandon King. On a length around middle and off, Kusal Mendis punches this on the up into the surface and a boundary written all over it. Brandon King had other ideas as he flies to his left and fields this. Saves four runs for his side.
21:04 IST:
4.4: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Was it a replay of the biggie earlier in the over? No, but it seemed so. Banged short, around leg, Kusal Mendis swivels and pulls this up and over the fielder in the deep towards deep square for six more runs.
21:03 IST:
4.3: Shamar Joseph to Pathum Nissanka, On a length wide of off, Pathum Nissanka dabs this towards third man for one.
21:03 IST:
4.2: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Back of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis tucks this towards the right of mid on for one.
21:02 IST:
4.1: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, SIX! THE QUICKER IT COMES, THE FASTER IT FLIES! Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis picks it up and pulls this out of the park and into the stands along the wind towards deep square leg region for a biggie.
21:02 IST:
Shamar Joseph comes into the attack.
21:01 IST:
3.6: Gudakesh Motie to Pathum Nissanka, Much slower and in the line of stumps, Pathum Nissanka defends this one.
21:01 IST:
3.5: Gudakesh Motie to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller, on off, Pathum Nissanka defends this off the front foot.
21:00 IST:
3.4: Gudakesh Motie to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! CARVED AWAY! Short of a length a bit quicker as well, Pathum Nissanka rocks on the back foot and cuts this through the gap between point and backward point for yet another boundary. Pathum Nissanka is dealing heavily in boundaries.
21:00 IST:
3.3: Gudakesh Motie to Pathum Nissanka, Ordinary i the field from Windies and what should have been a dot ends up being a couple for Pathum. Fuller on off, Pathum Nissanka thumps this towards extra cover but this sneaks under the fielder and the batter runs two.
20:59 IST:
3.3: Gudakesh Motie to Pathum Nissanka, WIDE! Full and wide down the leg, Pathum Nissanka goes for the paddle and misses. Wided.
20:58 IST:
3.2: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Quicker and fuller on off, Kusal Mendis drives this to long off for one.
20:58 IST:
3.1: Gudakesh Motie to Kusal Mendis, Fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis keeps it out.
20:57 IST:
2.6: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, Touch fuller, on off, Pathum Nissanka punches this to Motie at cover.
20:57 IST:
2.5: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, Short of a length wide of off, Pathum Nissanka looks to pull this as well but it spins a long way and beats him.
20:56 IST:
2.4: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! The onslaught continues from Pathum Nissanka. Short of a length around middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka hops back and pulls this aerially, intentionally over mid-wicket for another boundary.
20:56 IST:
2.3: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, Short of a length on off, Pathum Nissanka rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
20:55 IST:
2.2: Fabian Allen to Kusal Mendis, Fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis plays the inside out again but this time the deep extra-cover fielder cuts it off.
20:55 IST:
2.1: Fabian Allen to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! The energy of Pathum Nissanka now shifts to Kusal Mendis who threads off side as well. Tossed up on off, Kusal Mendis moves away from the line of it and lofts this inside out over extra cover for a boundary.
20:53 IST:
1.6: Alzarri Joseph to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Another boundary and Pathum Nissanka has moved to 26 in no time. Short-pitched, not a problem for Pathum as he stays back and pulls this into the surface through mid-wicket for four runs. Gudakesh Motie runs to the fence from mid on and looks to keep it inside the playing area but fails to do so.
20:52 IST:
1.5: Alzarri Joseph to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! That's as classy as it could get. On a length around middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka flicks this flamboyantly up and over a widish mid on for a boundary.
20:51 IST:
1.4: Alzarri Joseph to Pathum Nissanka, Good length wide outside off, Pathum Nissanka jumps down the track and swipes at it, gets beaten on the inside.
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1.3: Alzarri Joseph to Pathum Nissanka, SIX! GO FETCH THAT SAYS NISSANKA! Short-pitched, around chest height, Pathum Nissanka picks it up early and hooks this up and over the deep square leg field for a huge six. Pathum Nissanka is in no nonsense mood.
20:50 IST:
1.2: Alzarri Joseph to Pathum Nissanka, Back of a length around off, shaping further away from the batter. Pathum Nissanka shoulders arms it.
20:49 IST:
1.1: Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Mendis, On a length around off, Kusal Mendis dabs this towards the third man region for a single.
20:49 IST:
Alzarri Joseph will bowl from the other end.
20:48 IST:
0.6: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, Quicker and short around off, sharp turn on offer, Pathum Nissanka punches this towards cover for no run. A good first over for Sri Lanka.
20:48 IST:
0.5: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is ridigin his luck. Tossed up on off, Pathum Nissanka goes for the slog sweep and swings hard. The ball gets a leading edge behind Rovman Powell at first slip. Rovman Powell runs backward and looks to pluck this but the ball deflects off his hands and races into the fence.
20:47 IST:
0.4: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is doing his bit to get Fabian Allen off his line. Short of a length on off, touch quicker this time around, Pathum Nissanka goes for the reverse sweep and gets a good connection to it. The ball lobs over point for a boundary.
20:46 IST:
0.3: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, Sharp turn. Short of a length on off, Pathum Nissanka goes on the back foot and looks to cut this but gts beaten.
20:46 IST:
0.2: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is up and running in the chase with a boundary, not a convincing one though. Tossed up, around off, turning away from the batter. Pathum Nissanka plays for the arm delivery and the ball gets an outside edge and flies past Rovman Powell at first slip for a boundary.
20:45 IST:
0.1: Fabian Allen to Pathum Nissanka, Starts with a teasing line outside off, Pathum Nissanka drives this towards cover for a dot to begin the chase.
20:44 IST:
We are back with the chase. The umpires are out in the middle and the West Indies team follows them led by Rovman Powell. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will open for Sri Lanka. The first over of the chase will be bowled by Fabian Allen for West Indies.
20:36 IST:
... THE RUN CHASE ...
20:36 IST:
Considering the nature of the pitch, 162 is a challenging target. The outcome of the match hinges now on Sri Lanka's batting response. If their top order can establish a solid foundation and counter the West Indies bowling attack effectively, they stand a good chance of successfully chasing down the score. The West Indies bowlers, on the other hand, will look for quick wickets and put the Lankans under pressure. So, which side will win the series? We shall find out soon. Chase coming up shortly...
20:33 IST:
On the bowling front, Sri Lanka initially made inroads into the West Indies batting lineup but were unable to break the pivotal partnership between Powell and Motie in a timely manner. Star bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana both claimed two wickets apiece, yet their efforts fell short of stifling the West Indies' recovery.
20:33 IST:
So, the West Indies have posted a score of 162 runs on the board! After a tumultuous start, the West Indies found themselves in a precarious position at 62 for 5 in the 12th over. However, a crucial partnership between Rovman Powell and Gudakesh Motie provided much-needed stability. This duo stitched together a rapid 54 runs off just 26 balls, allowing the West Indies to regain their footing. After Motie was dismissed, Powell continued to anchor the innings, finishing with a commendable score of 37 runs, propelling the West Indies to a competitive total of 162 runs.
20:31 IST:
19.6: Nuwan Thushara to Alzarri Joseph, A yorker, on leg, Alzarri Joseph digs it through mid-wicket for a brace. West Indies end their innings at 162/8.
20:30 IST:
Alzarri Joseph walks in to face the final ball.
20:29 IST:
19.5: Nuwan Thushara to Romario Shepherd, OUT! TIMBER! Nuwan Thushara gets a wicket finally. On a length and on off, Romario Shepherd hangs back and looks to pull it but misses it completely as the ball rattles over the stumps. Romario Shepherd walks back into the hut.
20:28 IST:
19.4: Nuwan Thushara to Romario Shepherd, Short, on off, Romario Shepherd looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball goes in the air and lands safely at mid-wicket. They collect two runs.
20:27 IST:
19.3: Nuwan Thushara to Romario Shepherd, FOUR! Excellent timing! Lands it on middle, Romario Shepherd hangs back and flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.
20:26 IST:
19.3: Nuwan Thushara to Fabian Allen, Two wides! Lands it down leg, Fabian Allen leaves. The keeper fails to collect as the batters cross.
20:26 IST:
19.2: Nuwan Thushara to Fabian Allen, FOUR! Well played! Short and on middle, Fabian Allen hangs back and pulls it magnificently over mid-wicket for a boundary.
20:25 IST:
19.1: Nuwan Thushara to Romario Shepherd, Lands it on off, Romario Shepherd flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
20:27 IST:
Fabian Allen walks in.
20:24 IST:
18.6: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, OUT! TAKEN! Pathirana has finally taken a wicket! Overpitched and on the pads. Powell attempted to lift it over deep square leg but failed to time the shot properly, leading to a catch by Bhanuka Rajapaksa in the outfield. Powell is dismissed. West Indies have now lost seven wickets.
20:22 IST:
18.5: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, Bowls it outside off, Rovman Powell looks to play at it but misses.
20:22 IST:
18.5: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! Lands it down leg, Rovman Powell looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to stop it as the ball races away.
20:21 IST:
18.4: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, Too full, on off, Rovman Powell digs it back.
20:20 IST:
18.3: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, SIX! In the zone and it has been dismissed! Short and around off, Rovman Powell stands his ground and plunders it all the way over mid-wicket for a biggie.
20:19 IST:
18.2: Matheesha Pathirana to Romario Shepherd, Bowls it down leg as the ball hits Romario Shepherd's pads and rolls towards fine leg. They cross.
20:18 IST:
18.1: Matheesha Pathirana to Romario Shepherd, Lands it outside off, Romario Shepherd looks to play at it but misses.
20:18 IST:
17.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, Quicker, shorter, and outside off. Rovman Powell pulls it through mid-wicket for a brace.
20:16 IST:
17.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Romario Shepherd, Bowls it on middle, Romario Shepherd flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
20:16 IST:
17.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Romario Shepherd, Full, outside off, Romario Shepherd slashes it over covers for a brace.
20:16 IST:
17.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Romario Shepherd, SIX! Right out of the screws! Half-tracker outside off that sits up to be hit. Romario Shepherd winds up and clatters it over deep mid-wicket!
20:15 IST:
17.2: Wanindu Hasaranga to Romario Shepherd, Bowls it down leg, Romario Shepherd looks to slog it but gets a blow on his pads.
20:14 IST:
17.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, Short, on off, Rovman Powell pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
20:13 IST:
16.6: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, A full toss, on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
20:13 IST:
16.5: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, Another yorker, down leg, Rovman Powell looks to block it but misses.
20:12 IST:
16.4: Matheesha Pathirana to Romario Shepherd, A yorker, down leg, Romario Shepherd looks to flick it but gets his toes as the ball rolls towards square leg. They cross for a leg bye.
20:11 IST:
16.3: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, Too full, on off, Rovman Powell taps it to covers for one more.
20:11 IST:
16.2: Matheesha Pathirana to Romario Shepherd, A low full toss, Romario Shepherd knocks it to mid on for one.
20:10 IST:
16.1: Matheesha Pathirana to Rovman Powell, Full, on off, Rovman Powell eases it to covers for one.
20:08 IST:
15.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, Lands it on off, Rovman Powell punches it to point for one.
20:08 IST:
15.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, Short, on off, Rovman Powell blocks it back.
20:08 IST:
15.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Romario Shepherd, Lands it on off, Romario Shepherd flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
20:08 IST:
Romario Shepherd walks in.
20:08 IST:
15.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie, OUT! STUMPED! Floated up and around the off stump. Motie attempted a big swing but missed. The keeper quickly removed the bails, leading to an umpire's review for stumping. Replays showed that Mendis had taken the bails off just in time, and Motie was out of his crease. The West Indies have now lost their sixth wicket, with Hasaranga claiming the wicket.
20:05 IST:
15.2: Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, Full, on off, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
20:04 IST:
15.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, FOUR! Well played! Bowls it on off, Rovman Powell hangs back and punches it through extra covers for a boundary.
20:03 IST:
14.6: Dunith Wellalage to Gudakesh Motie, Fuller one, on off, Gudakesh Motie knocks it through mid on for a brace.
20:03 IST:
14.5: Dunith Wellalage to Gudakesh Motie, SIX AGAIN! Three sixes in a trot! Fuller one, on off, Gudakesh Motie rocks back and heaves it over cow corner for the third six in a row.
20:01 IST:
14.4: Dunith Wellalage to Gudakesh Motie, SIX MORE! This is even better! A full toss, on off, Gudakesh Motie hangs back and powers it over deep mid-wicket for another biggie. Hundred up for the Windies.
20:01 IST:
14.3: Dunith Wellalage to Gudakesh Motie, SIX! This is timed well! Short, on off, Gudakesh Motie picks it well and lifts it magnificently over the bowler's head for a biggie.
20:00 IST:
14.2: Dunith Wellalage to Gudakesh Motie, FOUR! Streaky! Lands it outside off, Gudakesh Motie looks to loft it but gets an outside edge as the ball races away through the third man fence.
19:59 IST:
14.1: Dunith Wellalage to Rovman Powell, Quicker, on off, Rovman Powell eases it to point for one.
19:58 IST:
13.6: Charith Asalanka to Gudakesh Motie, Short, on leg, Gudakesh Motie blocks it to covers.
19:58 IST:
13.5: Charith Asalanka to Gudakesh Motie, Bowls it outside off, Gudakesh Motie blocks it solidly.
19:57 IST:
13.4: Charith Asalanka to Rovman Powell, Slower one, on off, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
19:57 IST:
13.3: Charith Asalanka to Rovman Powell, SIX! That's the reason he didn't take the single on the previous ball! Short, on off, Rovman Powell hangs back and plunders it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
19:56 IST:
13.2: Charith Asalanka to Rovman Powell, Short, on off, Rovman Powell pulls it to mid-wicket. He denies for a single.
19:55 IST:
13.1: Charith Asalanka to Gudakesh Motie, Lands it on off, Gudakesh Motie taps it to mid off for one.
19:56 IST:
12.6: Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, SIX! All the way! Slower one, on middle, Rovman Powell rocks back and hammers it all the way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
19:54 IST:
12.5: Kamindu Mendis to Gudakesh Motie, Too full again, Gudakesh Motie pushes it to point for one more.
19:54 IST:
12.4: Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, Too full, on leg, Rovman Powell digs it to mid on for one.
19:53 IST:
12.3: Kamindu Mendis to Gudakesh Motie, Full, on middle, Gudakesh Motie flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
19:53 IST:
12.2: Kamindu Mendis to Gudakesh Motie, Some turn and bounce, down leg, Gudakesh Motie looks to slog it but gets beaten. That just missed the stumps!
19:52 IST:
12.1: Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, Full, on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
19:51 IST:
11.6: Charith Asalanka to Gudakesh Motie, Lands it on off, Gudakesh Motie lifts it over the bowler's head for a brace.
19:50 IST:
11.5: Charith Asalanka to Rovman Powell, Short, on off, Rovman Powell punches it to covers for one.
19:50 IST:
11.4: Charith Asalanka to Rovman Powell, Bowls it on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
19:50 IST:
11.3: Charith Asalanka to Gudakesh Motie, Full, on off, Gudakesh Motie sweeps it to square leg for one.
19:49 IST:
11.2: Charith Asalanka to Gudakesh Motie, Bowls it on off, Gudakesh Motie looks to loft it but gets an outside edge. The ball carries towards fine leg. The fielder makes an effort to take the catch diving behind but misses. Two taken.
19:49 IST:
Gudakesh Motie walks in.
19:48 IST:
11.1: Charith Asalanka to Sherfane Rutherford, OUT! TIMBER! Charith Asalanka strikes in his very first delivery! Flatter one, on leg, Sherfane Rutherford rocks back and looks to cut it but gets beaten as the ball sneaks beneath his blade and rattles over the leg pole. Sherfane Rutherford makes his way back into the shed.
19:46 IST:
10.6: Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, Bowls it outside off, Rovman Powell leaves it alone.
19:46 IST:
10.5: Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, Lands it on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.
19:46 IST:
10.4: Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, Too full, on off, Rovman Powell blocks it back.
19:46 IST:
10.3: Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford, Lands it on off, Sherfane Rutherford pushes it to covers for one.
19:44 IST:
10.2: Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford, FOUR! Well played! A low full toss, Sherfane Rutherford picks it well and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.
19:44 IST:
10.1: Kamindu Mendis to Sherfane Rutherford, Short and wide, Sherfane Rutherford looks to slap it but gets beaten.
19:42 IST:
9.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, Short, on off, Rovman Powell eases it to covers.
19:44 IST:
Rovman Powell walks in.
19:41 IST:
9.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, OUT! TAKEN! Another one departs! Hasaranga delivers a full-length ball, on off. Hope is lured into playing an off drive but the ball straightens as it gets a thin edge off Shai Hope's bat that strikes the keeper's pad. It then travels to first slip, where Pathum Nissanka manages to catch it just inches above the boundary. The TV umpire reviews the play and confirms that Nissanka's catch was legitimate. Hope is given out! An impressive effort from the Sri Lankan opener.
19:38 IST:
9.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Bowls it on leg, Shai Hope flicks it to the fielder at square leg.
19:38 IST:
9.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Bowls it on off, Shai Hope blocks it back.
19:39 IST:
9.2: Wanindu Hasaranga to Sherfane Rutherford, Bowls it on off, Sherfane Rutherford eases it to mid off for one.
19:38 IST:
9.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Lands it on off, Shai Hope flicks it to mid on for one.
19:37 IST:
Sherfane Rutherford walks in.
19:36 IST:
8.6: Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Kamindu Mendis strikes. That's a soft dismissal. Quicker one, on off, with a hint of turn. Roston Chase looks to block it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat and carries back towards Kamindu Mendis who takes an easy catch.
19:34 IST:
8.5: Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, Full, on middle, Roston Chase flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.
19:34 IST:
8.4: Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, Two more. Lands it outside off, Roston Chase slaps it through covers for two more.
19:34 IST:
8.3: Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, Too full, on off, Roston Chase drills it through covers for a brace.
19:33 IST:
8.2: Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, Some turn and bounce, outside off, Roston Chase looks to punch it but gets beaten.
19:33 IST:
8.1: Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, Bowls it outside off, Roston Chase slaps it to the point fielder.
19:32 IST:
7.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Quicker, on off, Shai Hope eases it to the cover fielder.
19:31 IST:
7.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Bowls it on off, Roston Chase taps it to covers for one more.
19:31 IST:
7.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Quicker, on off, Shai Hope knocks it to mid off for one.
19:31 IST:
7.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Bowls it on off, Shai Hope taps it back to the bowler.
19:30 IST:
7.2: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Full, on off, Shai Hope leans forward and blocks it.
19:30 IST:
7.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Bowls it on leg, Roston Chase tickles it fine for a single.
19:28 IST:
6.6: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Full, on off, Shai Hope eases it to point.
19:28 IST:
6.5: Dunith Wellalage to Roston Chase, Lands it on middle, Roston Chase flicks it to mid on for one.
19:27 IST:
6.4: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Flatter, on leg, Shai Hope turns it to mid-wicket for one more.
19:27 IST:
6.3: Dunith Wellalage to Roston Chase, Slower one, on off, Roston Chase flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
19:27 IST:
6.2: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Short, on off, Shai Hope punches it to covers for one.
19:26 IST:
6.1: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Bowls it on off, Shai Hope eases it to mid off.
19:25 IST:
5.6: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Another one outside off, Roston Chase looks to block it but gets beaten again.
19:25 IST:
5.5: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Lands it outside off, Roston Chase looks to play at it but gets beaten.
19:25 IST:
5.4: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Bowls it on off, Roston Chase taps it to point. He wanted a single but was sent back in time.
19:24 IST:
Roston Chase walks in.
19:23 IST:
5.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana gets his second wicket! Lands it on leg, it skids through, Brandon King looks to loft it but gets beaten completely as the ball hits the leg pole. Brandon King's cameo comes to an end
19:22 IST:
5.2: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Fuller one, on middle, Shai Hope eases it to mid on for one.
19:22 IST:
5.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, FOUR! Excellent timing! Short, outside off, Shai Hope picks it well and punches it elegantly through covers for a boundary.
19:22 IST:
4.6: Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Bowls it on off, Brandon King blocks it back.
19:21 IST:
4.5: Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, FOUR BYES! Lands it down leg, Brandon King looks to reverse sweep it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the ball races away.
19:21 IST:
4.4: Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Some turn and bounce, down leg, Brandon King looks to reverse sweep but gets a blow on his pads.
19:20 IST:
4.3: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Lands it on middle, Shai Hope flicks it to mid on for one.
19:20 IST:
4.2: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Back of a length, on off, Shai Hope punches it to the fielder at short cover.
19:20 IST:
4.1: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Short, on off, Shai Hope blocks it back.
19:19 IST:
4.1: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Wide! Lands it down leg, Shai Hope leaves.
19:17 IST:
3.6: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Fuller one, on off, Brandon King blocks it back.
19:16 IST:
3.5: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Bowls it on off, Shai Hope knocks it to mid on for one.
19:16 IST:
3.4: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Lands it in middle, Brandon King tips it to mid on for one.
19:15 IST:
3.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Full, on middle, Brandon King flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. This is good running between the wickets.
19:15 IST:
3.2: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Lands it on middle and leg, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
19:15 IST:
3.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, outside off, Shai Hope reaches out to it and slashes it over extra covers for a boundary.
19:14 IST:
2.6: Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Lands it outside off, Brandon King leaves it alone.
19:14 IST:
2.5: Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Some turn and bounce, outside off, Brandon King blocks it well.
19:13 IST:
2.4: Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, FOUR! Superb shot! Fuller one, on off, Brandon King gets on one knee and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.
19:12 IST:
2.3: Dunith Wellalage to Brandon King, Lands it on middle, Brandon King blocks it back.
19:12 IST:
2.2: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Slower through the air, on off, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.
19:11 IST:
2.1: Dunith Wellalage to Shai Hope, Fuller one, on off, Shai Hope eases it to the cover fielder.
19:11 IST:
1.6: Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, Fuller one, on off, Brandon King eases it back to the bowler.
19:11 IST:
1.5: Nuwan Thushara to Shai Hope, Another single. Short, on off, Shai Hope punches it through covers for one.
19:11 IST:
1.4: Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, Length, on off, Brandon King tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
19:11 IST:
1.3: Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, SIX! All the way! Brandon King is looking solid! Back of a length, on off, Brandon King picks it well and plunders it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
19:10 IST:
1.2: Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, Length and this shapes away late, Brandon King looks to waft at it but gets beaten.
19:06 IST:
1.1: Nuwan Thushara to Brandon King, FOUR! Well played! Length, on middle and leg, Brandon King just uses his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
19:05 IST:
Nuwan Thushara to share the attack.
19:04 IST:
0.6: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Lands it on off, Shai Hope eases it to covers again.
19:05 IST:
0.5: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Short, on off, Shai Hope eases it to covers.
19:03 IST:
Shai Hope walks in.
19:03 IST:
0.4: Maheesh Theekshana to Evin Lewis, OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana strikes! Evin Lewis walks out for a golden duck. Touch short and on off, it keeps a tad low. Evin Lewis looks to flick it but the ball sneaks beneath his legs and hits the timber.
19:01 IST:
0.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Touch short and on off, Brandon King tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
19:01 IST:
0.2: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Full, on off, Brandon King blocks it back.
19:01 IST:
0.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, FOUR! Brandon King is off the mark is style! Length, on off, Brandon King hangs back and punches is magnificently through the cover region. Easy pickings.
19:00 IST:
We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Brandon King and Evin Lewis walk in with their blades for the West Indies. Maheesh Theekshana has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
18:56 IST:
Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lanka skipper says that they would have batted first as well but nothing much changes in the quota of 20 overs. Informs they are unchanged for this game and Pathum Nissanka is fine. Mentions that the side is high on confidence and they just want to continue from where they left.
18:56 IST:
Rovman Powell, the skipper of West Indies says they will be batting first and mentions that this looks a dry wicket and they'll be looking to put runs on board and defend this. Informs that Shai Hope and Fabian Allen comes in for Andre Fletcher and Shamar Springer. Mentions that this is a pitch where both teams will be looking to play good cricket and 140-150 will be a good total.
18:35 IST:
West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (WK), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell (C), Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph.
18:35 IST:
Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.
18:35 IST:
TOSS - The coin lands in favor of West Indies and their skipper Rovman Powell has decided to BAT first.
