West Indies took advantage of a lengthy rain interruption as they batted in T20 fashion to easily chase down Sri Lanka's DLS-adjusted target of 195 runs in Pallekele on Saturday (October 26, 2024). Evin Lewis struck an imperious unbeaten century (102 not out off 61 balls) and combined with Sherfane Rutherford (50 not out off 26) to cross the target with six balls and eight wickets to spare. The match was reduced to a 23-over affair after rain came pelting down during the Lankan innings. Catch the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary of the third ODI between Sri Lanka and West Indies, right here. (More Cricket News)
Though West Indies won their first ODI of 2024, Sri Lanka clinched the series 2-1.
Earlier, rain disrupted proceedings in the 18th over of the Lankan innings, with the hosts batting at 81 for the loss of one wicket when it began bucketing down. Pathum Nissanka (44 not out off 53 balls) was just joined by Kusal Mendis (0 not out off 1) before the rain-compelled break in play.
Play finally resumed after a lengthy delay and the match was curtailed to a 23 overs a side affair. The hosts scored 75 in 34 balls upon resumption to end the innings at 156 for three. The target was DLS-adjusted to 195 runs for the Windies.
SL Vs WI, 3rd ODI - Toss Update
West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
