Sri Lanka vs West Indies Match Highlights & Results

That wraps up the action for this game! West Indies have taken a 1-0 lead in the series and would be looking to seal the deal in the next one. The second T20I is scheduled on 15th October, with the game set to begin at 1:30 pm GMT. You can join us early for the build-up. ADIOS!

Rovman Powell, the victorious skipper is in for a chat. Powell emphasized the importance of taking an early lead when playing in Sri Lanka, acknowledging that they are a strong team at home. While he admitted that the toss can be advantageous, he stressed that regardless of conditions, it's crucial to be at the top of their game.Speaking about T20 cricket, Powell highlighted that individual performances often determine the outcome of matches. He encourages his team to step up individually, as more often than not, such contributions lead to team victories. He also mentioned that they want players to play their natural game, a combination that has been working well for them.

Charith Asalanka, the captain of Sri Lanka is in for a chat.  He starts by giving credit to the West Indies batters, it was more about good shots rather then bad balls. Feels that they could've done better in the Powerplay.Asalanka admitted that he was still experimenting, explaining that he wanted to give a few overs to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who is a part-time bowler, but it didn't work out as planned. He mentioned that he will revert to using Maheesh Theekshana in the next game. Reflecting on the team's performance, Asalanka noted that they batted well, which was a positive takeaway. However, he highlighted the need to improve in certain areas, particularly their Powerplay bowling. He added that the team will address these issues in their upcoming meeting.

Brandon King wins the Player of the Match award for his outstanding knock. He says that his role is to provide a solid start for the team, and with the good wicket, things worked out well. Reflecting on his return from injury, he said it's more of a mental challenge now, building confidence in his body to perform as usual. After being sidelined for a few months, he's glad to be back. Speaking about their approach, he emphasized that chasing a target like 180 requires a strong powerplay, and with clearly defined roles, they are willing to take risks to set the tone for the team early on.

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Earlier in the game, after being put into bat, Sri Lanka lost a few early wickets, which took the momentum away from them. Later on, Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka stitched a 82-run stand to build a solid base for the death overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana applied the finishing touches and got a competitive total on the scoreboard. Although, Sri Lanka could not really start well with the ball, and that took the game away from them.

Sri Lanka then managed to drag things back just a little courtesy their spinners. However, West Indies needed just a couple of good knocks and that came from Powell, Chase and Rutherford. They played smartly, just what was needed then and have taken their side over the line. Sri Lanka were superb in the death overs, but only if they had taken some early wickets, it could've been their game.

That got nervy in the end but it is West Indies who have managed to take a 1-0 lead. A fantastic chase by them. We felt the score was a little above par but their openers got them off to a brilliant start. King especially, he took the attack to the bowlers and Lewis played as the perfect foil. They added over 100 and turned the tide completely into their side’s favor.

Matheesha Pathirana to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! Sherfane Rutherford finishes things off in style. Matheesha Pathirana fires in a yorker, in the blockhole. Sherfane Rutherford was ready for it, he picks it up early and lofts it high over mid off. His one hand comes off the bat, but the ball had enough legs on it to touch the ropes. West Indies win by 5 wickets.

Asitha Fernando to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Very full, on off. Sherfane Rutherford eases it to mid on for a single. West Indies need 4 runs in the final over.

Asitha Fernando to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.Just another single this time around. Asitha Fernando goes hunting for the yorker, but it comes off as a full toss, on the pads. Romario Shepherd misses out on this one, and just flicks it into mid-wicket for one run.

Asitha Fernando to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.It is full ball, on off. Sherfane Rutherford whips it into mid-wicket for a single. West Indies now a big hit away from victory. They have 8 deliveries in hand as well.

Asitha Fernando to Sherfane Rutherford, 2 runs.A full toss, around off. Sherfane Rutherford swings hard, he wanted to go over the on side, but the leading edge goes towards mid on. There is no one inside the circle. The batters push hard for the second run and complete it safely.

Asitha Fernando to Sherfane Rutherford, 2 runs.It is a full ball, on the pads. Sherfane Rutherford flicks it to deep mid-wicket. They take two more runs. This is really good running.

Asitha Fernando to Sherfane Rutherford, 2 runs.Full ball, wide of off. Sherfane Rutherford reaches out and drives it towards sweeper cover. The fielder in the deep does well to make the stop. Two runs taken.

Matheesha Pathirana to Romario Shepherd, No run.Matheesha Pathirana nails the yorker this time around, on middle. Romario Shepherd gets his blade down in time and jams it out to safety. West Indies need 13 runs in 12 balls.

Matheesha Pathirana to Roston Chase, OUT! c Kusal Mendis b Matheesha Pathirana.OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Is there a twist in the tale? Matheesha Pathirana picks up a wicket at a very crucial juncture of the game. It is a good-length ball, outside off. Roston Chase throws his bat at it and gets a thick outside edge. Kusal Mendis dives in front of him and takes a sharp catch. Romario Shepherd is the new batter in.

Matheesha Pathirana to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Fuller one, on the pads. Sherfane Rutherford flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.BEATEN! Matheesha Pathirana goes for the yorker, but offer no pace this time around. Sherfane Rutherford looks to carve it through the line but misses.

Matheesha Pathirana to Roston Chase, 1 run.Yorker this time, in the channel. Chase waits for it and squeezes it out towards deep backward point for a run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Roston Chase, Wide!WIDE! Matheesha Pathirana goes for the yorker, but it starts around the leg stump and swings down the leg side. The umpire extends his arms.

Matheesha Pathirana to Roston Chase, 2 runs.Pathirana starts with a full ball, angled into the pads. Chase stays back and clips it behind square on the leg side. It goes through the gap. They take two runs.

Change. Matheesha Pathirana is back into the attack.

Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, 1 run.Tossed up, around off. It grips and turns away. Roston Chase hangs back and eases it to mid off for one. An outstanding over from Maheesh Theekshana comes to an end. West Indies now need 18 runs from 18 balls. A run a ball.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.It is very full, wide of off. Sherfane Rutherford jams it out towards deep third. The batters take one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.Angled into the pads once again. Sherfane Rutherford tucks it into mid-wicket. Three dots on the trot.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.An arm ball, full and on middle. Sherfane Rutherford dabs it out to point.

Maheesh Theekshana to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.Very full, angling across, around off. Sherfane Rutherford puhses it gently into covers off his front foot.

Sherfane Rutherford walks in at number 6.

Maheesh Theekshana to Rovman Powell, OUT! c Wanindu Hasaranga b Maheesh Theekshana.OUT! CAUGHT IN THE DEEP! Maheesh Theekshana comes back into the attack and provides his team with a crucial breakthrough. It is a bit short, on middle. Rovman Powell hoicks it across the line but does not middle it. He smacks it towards long on but straight down the throat of Wanindu Hasaranga who makes no mistake in the deep.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Full one, around leg. Powell flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. West Indies need 20 runs in 24 balls.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, No run.Pitched up, around off. Powell stabs it into covers.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, 4 Leg byes.FOUR LEG BYES! Flights it up this time, full and down leg. Powell tries to flick it away but misses. the ball sneaks past the keeper and runs down to deep third for four leg byes.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Rovman Powell, Four!FOUR! Nicely played. Rovman Powell finds a much-needed boundary here. Short one, outside off, a bit slower as well. Powell waits for it, opens the face and guides it down to deep third for four runs.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, 1 run.Quicker and flatter, outside off. Chase taps it to point for a run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, 2 runs.A googly this time, around leg. It is full as well. Chase clips it over mid-wicket for two runs.

Change. Wanindu Hasaranga comes back into the attack.

Maheesh Theekshana to Rovman Powell, No run.On middle. This is blocked.

Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, 1 run.Now takes one as this is worked down to long on.

Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Four!FOUR! Top shot. Good innovation. He brings out the reverse sweep and hits it past point. This races away to the fence. Release the pressure.

Maheesh Theekshana to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Could have been three! On middle. This is pushed to the right of Theekshana, he dives and makes a half stop. A run taken.

Maheesh Theekshana to Rovman Powell, No run.Quick and on off. Powell hangs back and blocks. Two dots in a row now.

Maheesh Theekshana to Rovman Powell, No run.Flatter and on middle. This is defended.

Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Another one! 8 from the over without taking any risk! Full and on the pads. This is clipped through square leg for one.

Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, 1 run.Full and on middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Way too short outside off. This is cut past point for one.

Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, Wide!WIDE! Close to the leg stump but still a wide! This lands outside leg and spins a little. Powell leaves it alone. It goes close past the leg pole.

Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, Wide!Way down the leg side. Wided. Can't bowl extras at the moment.

Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, No run.Gets away with one! That's short and outside off. Powell cuts but to point.

Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, 2 runs.Two! Full and on middle. This is worked through square leg for two.

Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, 1 run.Flatter and on middle. This is worked down to long on for one.

Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase, 1 run.A quick single to end! Fuller and on off. This is driven to mid off. A run taken.

Asitha Fernando to Rovman Powell, 1 run.That's a good nut! Full and on middle. This is jammed out to long on for one. 47 needed in 43.

Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase, 1 run.Now takes one! Outside off. This is guided past point for one.

Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase, Wide!Now then, a review is taken! Asitha says he heard a sound but it doesn't seem off the bat. Maybe to save the wide. NOT OUT! That has clipped nothing! It not only stays as a wide but they also lose a review! Down the leg side. Chase looks to flick but misses. Desperate from Sri Lanka.

Asitha Fernando to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Just the one! Around off. This is guided down to third man for one.

Asitha Fernando to Rovman Powell, No run.Two in a row! Length and around off. Powell guides it to point.

Asitha Fernando to Rovman Powell, No run.Dots is one way of building pressure! On the pads. Powell looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, No run.That's a beauty! Just unplayable! This lands around middle and spins away square. Chase looks to flick but it goes just over the off pole. Top stuff. Top over. 51 needed in 48.

Kamindu Mendis to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Powell is off the mark! On middle. This is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Kamindu Mendis to Brandon King, OUT! c Kusal Perera b Kamindu Mendis.OUT! TAKEN! That's the wicket Sri Lanka wanted. King falls. Sri Lanka just about hanging in there. This is tossed up. He drags the length just a little back. King steps out and swings. He looks to go over the leg side but it goes off the top edge and it is taken at cover. Rovman Powell is the new batter in.

Kamindu Mendis to Brandon King, No run.King makes room. He's followed. King looks to sweep but it goes off the inner half to short fine leg.

Kamindu Mendis to Brandon King, Four!FOUR! Hammered! That was close to the bowler but he had no chance. Fuller and on middle. King steps out and hits it hard and back to the bowler. This races away to the fence.

Kamindu Mendis to Roston Chase, 1 run.On the pads. This is worked through square leg for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Brandon King, Four!FOUR! Finds the gap! That's what Sri Lanka did not need! They needed Hasaranga to end the over well. Tossed up outside off. This is dragged wide of long on and this races away to the fence.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Brandon King, 2 runs.Excellent timing! Two taken! On middle. This is pushed wide of the fielder at long on. Two taken.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, 1 run.A little too short. This turns back in. Chase works it through square leg for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Brandon King, 1 run.On middle. This is worked through square leg for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, 1 run.Way too full. This is worked down to long on for one. Chase is off the mark.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, OUT! c & b Wanindu Hasaranga.OUT! TWO IN QUICK TIME! They need to keep taking wickets if they are to have a chance here. This is on off. It lands and turns back in. Hope looks to flick but closes the face of the bat early. It goes off the leading edge and the bowler makes no mistake.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shai Hope, 1 run.Matheesha Pathirana fires in a yorker, right in the blockhole. Shai Hope clips it to the right of mid on. They take one run. 7 runs and a wicket come from this over.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shai Hope, No run.Two dots on the trot! A sharp bumper, outside off. Hope leaves it alone for the keeper.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shai Hope, No run.Back of a length, outside off. Hope looks to cut it away but it catches the under edge and it goes back towards the bowler.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shai Hope, 2 runs.A low full toss, on the pads. Hope clips it to deep square leg for two runs.

Matheesha Pathirana to Shai Hope, Four!FOUR! Shai Hope opens his account in fine fashion. Maheesh Theekshana goes for the toe-crushing yorker. Shai Hope picks it up early and flicks it to deep square leg. The fielder in the deep lets it through his legs and into the boundary.

Shai Hope is the new batter in.

Matheesha Pathirana to Evin Lewis, OUT! c Chamindu Wickramasinghe b Matheesha Pathirana.OUT! CAUGHT! Matheesha Pathirana picks up a very important wicket here. He serves a slower one, full and outside off. Lewis ends up stabbing at it. The ball takes the outer half and flies towards backward point. Chamindu Wickramasinghe dives in front and takes a solid catch. This is the opening that Sri Lanka were after. They will try to make inroads now.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, 1 run.Tossed up this time, around off. Lewis knocks it down the park for a single. The stand moves to 107.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, No run.A googly this time, around off. Lewis defends it sharply on his front foot.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, Six!SIX! High and handsome. It is a short one, around middle. Evin Lewis swivels and pulls it into the leg side for a biggie.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, No run.Flatter and shorter, outside off. Lewis chops it into covers

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, No run.It is tossed  up, full and on leg. Evin Lewis goes for the sweep but misses.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, Six!SIX! WHAT A SHOT! It is tossed up, full and on off. Evin Lewis dances down the track and smokes it down the park for a maximum. West Indies bring up 100 in no time.

Matheesha Pathirana to Brandon King, No run.A huge appeal for LBW but the umpire is unmoved. A length ball, angled into the pads. King looks to clip it away but misses. The ball hits him on the pads. The umpire thinks that this is sliding down leg.

Matheesha Pathirana to Brandon King, No run.No run.

Matheesha Pathirana to Brandon King, Four!FOUR! TOP SHOT!. Brandon King picks up his 11th half-century in T20Is. It is pitched up, wide of off. King reaches out and slashes it through covers for a cracking boundary.

Matheesha Pathirana to Brandon King, Six!SIX! THIS IS HUGE! A short ball, outside off. Brandon King picks it up early and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Matheesha Pathirana to Evin Lewis, Leg bye.LEG BYE! It is a length ball, on the pads. Lewis tries to flick it away but misses. The batters cross for a leg bye.

Matheesha Pathirana to Brandon King, 1 run.Back of a length, on off. Brandon King lofts it over the bowler's head. It lands safely at mid off. They take one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Brandon King, 1 run.Floated and full, around off. King flicks it into the leg side for one. 8 runs come from this over. West Indies are marching along really well here. They need 98 more runs to win.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, 1 run.Fuller and on off. Lewis pushes it into covers for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, No run.A googly this time, around middle. Lewis defends it out solidly.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, Four!FOUR! Nicely played. It is floated and full, around leg. Evin Lewis gets low and sweeps it behind square on the leg side. The ball races away to the boundary.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Brandon King, 1 run.This is tossed up, full and on off. King uses his feet, and looks to flick it away. The ball catches the inner half and runs down to fine leg. They take one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Evin Lewis, 1 run.It is a googly, around off, on the shorter side. Lewis whips it down to long on for one.

Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Brandon King, No run.Full length, outside off. King looks to drive it through the line, but it catches the inner half and rolls back towards the bowler. A solid comeback by Chamindu Wickramasinghe after taking a beating in the first three balls. At the end of Powerplay, West Indies are 74 for no loss.

Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Evin Lewis, 1 run.Evin Lewis now rotates the strike as he knocks this full ball past the bowler towards mid on.

Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Evin Lewis, No run.This is very full, around middle, nips back in a bit. Lewis uses his feet and blocks it back to the bowler.

Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Evin Lewis, Four!FOUR! Evin Lewis is putting pressure on the youngster here. It is a length ball, angling across, around off. Lewis gets a hold of it and smack it down to long off for a boundary. 15 runs coming from the first three deliveries here.

Chamindu Wickramasinghe to Evin Lewis, Wide!WIDE! The umpire now extends his arms as the ball goes down the leg side.