Sri Lanka confirmed a perfect efficiency within the Take a look at towards New Zealand. Even though it’s within the check. Alternatively, the Lankans may now not stay the spirit of the Take a look at in entrance of the West Indies in T20. Sri Lanka misplaced to the visiting West Indies within the first tournament of the three-match T20 sequence.
The Caribbean defeated the host Sri Lanka through 5 wickets with 5 balls in hand on the Dambulla World Stadium. Batting first Sri Lanka accumulated 179 runs dropping 7 wickets. In reaction, West Indies reached the objective of victory through dropping 5 wickets in 19.1 overs.
Sri Lanka gained the toss and despatched Sri Lanka to bat. Even though the highest order failed, Kamindu Mendis and skipper Charith Ashalanka batted smartly within the heart order. They made a couple of 82 runs. Kamindu Mendis were given out after scoring 51 runs off 40 balls. Charith Ashalanka scored 59 runs off 35 balls.
But even so, Kushal Mendis scored 19 runs off 16 balls. Vanuka Rajapakse scored 17 runs off 11 balls. Pathum Nishanka scored 11 runs. After all Sri Lanka scored 179 runs dropping 7 wickets. A number of the Caribbean bowlers, Romario Shepherd took 2 wickets. Alzari Joseph took 1 wicket, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Moti and Shamar Springer took 1 wicket every.
Two openers Brendan King and Evin Lewis stormed in to respond. They made an enormous pair of 107 runs in 9.1 overs. Evin Lewis were given out after scoring 50 runs off 28 balls after batting two times. Evin Lewis hit 5 obstacles and four sixes.
Brendan King scored 63 runs off 33 balls. He hit 11 obstacles. Hit 1 six. Then Shai Hope scored 7 runs, Roston Chase scored 19 runs. Rovman Powell scored 13 runs off 18 balls. Sherfane Rutherford scored 14 runs off 12 balls.
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