Sri Lanka Vs West Indies, 1st ODI Highlights: Asalanka, Madushka Steer SL To Five-Wicket Win In Rain-Truncated Opener

A 137-run partnership between Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka and debutant Nishan Madushka made all the difference as the hosts cruised to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the first ODI, in Pallekele on Sunday (October 20, 2024). The Lankans bossed their chase of a DLS-adjusted target of 232 runs, getting there in 31.5 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Catch the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary of the first ODI between Sri Lanka and West Indies, right here. (More Cricket News)

Sri Lanka Vs West Indies, 1st ODI Live Score: Mendis Cameo Wins It For SL

And that's that. After the pivotal stand between Asalanka and Madushka, the Lankans romp past the 232-run target in the 32nd over with Kamindu Mendis (30 not out off 21 balls) and Janith Liyanage (18 not out off 18) at the crease. The victory hands the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sri Lanka Vs West Indies, 1st ODI Live Score: 4th-Wicket Partnership Rescuing SL

After losing three early wickets, the hosts have rebuilt admirably and are motoring along thanks to a crucial partnership between captain Charith Asalanka and opener Nishan Madushka. The duo has compiled 80 runs off 66 balls and is still going strong. The effect is two-fold: the Lankans' asking rate is down to around 5.5 runs an over, and they still have seven wickets in hand with 100-odd to get. The Windies need to break this partnership soon to have any chances of a comeback.

Sri Lanka Vs West Indies, 1st ODI Live Score: Match Reduced To 37-Over-A-Side

After a lot of intermittent downpour, we finally have an update from the centre. The game will resume at 8:25pm IST, and has been truncated to a 37-over contest. The Windies innings is deemed over, hence, and Sri Lanka will chase a DLS-adjusted target of 232 runs.

Sri Lanka Vs West Indies, 1st ODI Live Score: Rain Stops Play

Rain has stopped the play and covers have been called in Pallekele. Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase are still unbeaten. With 12 overs left in West Indies innings, they will be eyeing to set a big target from here.

Sri Lanka Vs West Indies, 1st ODI Live Score: WI - 164/4 (36 Overs)

Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase have rebuilt the West Indian innings after a poor start from the top order baters. Keacy Carty was looking good but he lost his wicket to Charith Asalanka. Shai Hope also lost his wicket cheaply. With only Romario Shepherd left as an all-rounder, West Indies are very dependent on this partnership for a big total.

SL Vs WI, 1st ODI - Toss Update

West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando

West Indies: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph

SL Vs WI, 1st ODI - Full Squads

Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz, Chamindu Wickramasinghe

West Indies: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Hayden Walsh, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew