In a thrilling third and final game, Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by 9 wickets to win their first ever T20 international series against the Caribbean side. Kusal Mendis' unbeaten 68 runs helped his team chase down a target of 163 with ease, much to the delight of a packed crowd in Dambulla. The victory was even more impressive given the difficult pitch conditions, proving the Sri Lankan team's adaptability and skill.
Sri Lanka Seals Historic T20 Series Win over West Indies
Background
The Sri Lankan national cricket team has a rich history in Test cricket, winning the World Cup twice in 1996 and 2014. However, they have struggled in the shorter T20 format, never before winning a series against the West Indies.
The West Indies, on the other hand, are a formidable force in T20 cricket, having won the World Cup twice as well as several regional tournaments. However, they came into the series against Sri Lanka with a depleted squad due to injuries.
Thrilling Third Game
The third and final T20 international between Sri Lanka and the West Indies was played on a difficult pitch in Dambulla on March 16, 2023. The West Indies batted first and posted a respectable total of 163 runs.
Sri Lanka's chase got off to a slow start, but Kusal Mendis played a brilliant innings of 68 runs, hitting seven fours and three sixes, to help his team chase down the target with ease and win the match by 9 wickets.
Key Moments
Significance
The victory was a significant one for Sri Lanka, as it marked their first-ever T20 series win over the West Indies. It also showed that the team was making progress in the T20 format and had the potential to challenge the world's best.
FAQs
1. Who was the Player of the Match in the third T20 international? A: Kusal Mendis
2. What was the winning margin for Sri Lanka? A: 9 wickets
3. Who is the captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team? A: Dasun Shanaka
4. How many T20 World Cups has the West Indies won? A: 2
5. Which Sri Lankan player holds the record for the most runs in T20 internationals? A: Tillakaratne Dilshan
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