Sri Lanka Clinches Historic T20I Series Victory Over West Indies
Brief History of the Match
Sri Lanka has made a remarkable start to 2024 by defeating West Indies in the T20 series. The series win was sealed with a commanding nine-wicket victory in the third and final match, played in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
West Indies’ Struggles
West Indies got off to a poor start in their innings, with Mahesh Theekshana dismissing Evin Lewis and Brandon King for ducks. Roston Chase gift-wrapped a soft return catch to Kamindu Mendis for 8, while Shai Hope was sent packing after a sharp low catch by Pathum Nissanka at first slip for 18. The visitors struggled to regain momentum, finishing their innings at 162-8, thanks to late contributions from Rovman Powell (37) and Romario Shepherd (18).
Sri Lanka’s Magnificent Chase
Sri Lanka responded ruthlessly, with openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis smashing 50 runs in 4.1 overs. Alzarri Joseph leaked 15 runs in the second over, but the relentless attack continued. Kusal Perera joined Mendis in the sixth over, and the pair put on an unbeaten series-winning partnership of 106. Mendis reached his half-century in 37 balls, while Perera got to 55 not out from 36 balls.
Conclusion
Sri Lanka’s victory is a testament to their team’s ability to adapt and overcome adversity. The win marks their first bilateral T20 series victory over West Indies, and it sets the tone for a promising 2024 campaign. West Indies, on the other hand, need to regroup and work on their batting strategy to overcome their struggles against the Sri Lankan spinners.
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FAQs
- What was the result of the third and final T20 match between Sri Lanka and West Indies?
- Sri Lanka won by nine wickets, securing the series 2-1.
- Who were the top scorers for Sri Lanka?
- Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera scored unbeaten half-centuries, helping Sri Lanka chase down the target of 163.
- How did West Indies struggle in their innings?
- They were dismissed for 162-8, with Roston Chase, Shai Hope, and Brandon King all dismissed cheaply.
- What was the turning point in the match?
- Sri Lanka’s ruthless assault in the early overs, led by Mendis and Perera, set the tone for the rest of the match.
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