Welcome to the highlights of our coverage of the second T20I between Sri Lanka and West Indies in Dambulla on Tuesday (October 15, 2024). After a loss in the first game, the home team bounced back in style, shooting out the Windies for a paltry 89-run total in response to their 163-run target. With Charith Asalanka's men winning by 73 runs, the three-game series is all square before the final clash. Catch the scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary of the SL vs WI match, right here. (More Cricket News)
Toss Update
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and decided to bat first against West Indies.
Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (capt.), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Andre Fletcher (wk), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell (capt.), Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
In the first match, Brandon King and Evin Lewis starred at the top of the order to help the West Indies to a five-wicket victory. Despite strong showings from Kamindu Mendis (51) and Charith Asalanka (59), the West Indies' opening duo did the damage as King's 63 and Lewis' half-century paved the way for victory with five balls to spare.
The T20I series will be followed by a three-match ODI series in Pallekele, starting October 20.
