In the highly anticipated third T20 match against Sri Lanka, West Indies won the toss and decided to bat first. The tourists made two changes to their team, bringing in Shai Hope and Fabian Allen. Sri Lanka, determined to secure their first bilateral T20 series win against the Windies, kept the same team that won the second match. Both captains are confident in their team's chances, with West Indies captain Rovman Powell hoping for a total of 140 and Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka wanting to continue their winning form.
West Indies Triumphant, Clinch T20I Series Against Sri Lanka
In a thrilling third and final T20 International match, the West Indies emerged victorious, defeating Sri Lanka by 35 runs in Colombo. The win not only sealed the series for the visitors but also marked Sri Lanka's first-ever bilateral T20 series loss against the Windies.
Background
The T20I series between West Indies and Sri Lanka has been a closely contested battle, with both teams displaying resilience and determination throughout. The series opener saw Sri Lanka snatch a narrow victory by just one run, while West Indies leveled the series with a dominant eight-wicket win in the second match.
Match Report
West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and opted to bat first. The tourists made two changes to their team, replacing Kyle Mayers and Shermon Lewis with Shai Hope and Fabian Allen. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, retained the same team that secured victory in the previous match.
The West Indies got off to a solid start with openers Hope and Brandon King setting a platform for the middle order. Hope played a patient knock of 33, while King struck a quickfire 44. Captain Powell then chipped in with a vital 34, guiding his team to an imposing total of 169/6.
In response, Sri Lanka struggled to keep up with the run rate. Pathum Nissanka played a lone hand, scoring a valiant 55, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to deliver. The West Indies bowlers maintained excellent control throughout, with Obed McCoy taking 3/27 and Hayden Walsh Jr. claiming 2/27. Ultimately, Sri Lanka was restricted to 134/9, falling 35 runs short of the target.
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