Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2nd ODI 2024: Sri Lanka Clinch Series with Commanding 5-Wicket Win"

 Sri Lanka vs West Indies: 2nd ODI Match Summary (October 23, 2024)

In a rain-affected 44-over game at Pallekele, Sri Lanka secured a comfortable 5-wicket victory over the West Indies in the 2nd ODI, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.

West Indies Innings: Batting first, the West Indies were bowled out for 189 in 36 overs. Sherfane Rutherford was the standout performer, scoring 80 off 82 balls, supported by a late cameo of 50* by Gudakesh Motie. Sri Lankan spinners dominated the innings, with Wanindu Hasaranga claiming 4 wickets and Maheesh Theekshana taking 3.

Sri Lanka Innings: Chasing a modest target, Sri Lanka reached 190/5 in 38.2 overs. Nishan Madushka led the charge with 38 runs, while Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka contributed key knocks to guide the team to victory. Alzarri Joseph and Motie provided some resistance for the West Indies with 2 wickets each.

Full Scorecard:

• West Indies: 189 all out in 36 overs
  • Top scorers: Sherfane Rutherford (80), Gudakesh Motie (50*)
  • Top bowlers for Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (4/40), Maheesh Theekshana (3/25)
• Sri Lanka: 190/5 in 38.2 overs
  • Top scorers: Nishan Madushka (38), Sadeera Samarawickrama (38)
  • Top bowlers for West Indies: Alzarri Joseph (2/32), Gudakesh Motie (2/25)

What the Captains Said:

• Shai Hope (West Indies Captain): "Our middle-order collapse hurt us. We need to improve our consistency to challenge teams like Sri Lanka."
• Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka Captain): "The bowlers were brilliant today, and it’s great to see our batting unit chase down a tricky target with composure."

Teams:

• Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka (WK), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Janith Liyanage.
• West Indies: Shai Hope (C & WK), Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Alick Athanaze.

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