Within the opening ODI of the three-match collection between Sri Lanka and West Indies, Sri Lanka secured a 5-wicket victory by way of the DLS methodology on the Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 20.
Sherfane Rutherford anchors the West Indies innings
After successful the toss and electing to bat, the West Indies posted 185/4 in 38.3 overs earlier than rain interrupted play, shortening the match.
The West Indies’ innings was anchored by Sherfane Rutherford, who top-scored with a well-paced 74 off 82 balls, putting 5 fours and three sixes. Keacy Carty contributed with 37 off 58 balls, whereas Roston Chase added 33 off 33 balls. Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for simply 18 runs in his 6 overs, whereas Jeffrey Vandersay and Charith Asalanka additionally chipped in with a wicket every.
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Charith Asalanka and Nishan Madushka smash half-centuries for Sri Lanka
In response, Sri Lanka had been set a revised goal of 232 in 33 overs beneath the DLS methodology. Their chase started with an early setback when Avishka Fernando fell cheaply for five, however Nishan Madushka and Asalanka steadied the innings. Madushka performed a fluent knock of 69 off 54 balls, smashing 7 fours and 1 six. Asalanka, the Participant of the Match, was the star of the present, scoring a match-winning 77 off 71 balls, together with 8 fours and three sixes, guaranteeing Sri Lanka maintained management of the chase.
Kamindu Mendis contributed a helpful 30 not out off 21 balls, whereas Janith Liyanage (18 off 18) supplied late stability. For the West Indies, Gudakesh Motie was the decide of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 47 runs in his 8 overs. Alzarri Joseph grabbed 2 wickets, however the remainder of the bowling assault did not include Sri Lanka’s batters.
Sri Lanka reached 234/5 in 31.5 overs, securing victory by 5 wickets with the DLS adjustment. This win gave Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead within the collection, with the second ODI scheduled for October 23 on the similar venue.
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For his all-round efficiency, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka was adjudged Participant of the Match.
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