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SL VS WI

1st T20I, 11-Jun-2026

147/9 20.0 oversRun Rate: 7.35
VS
149/3 19.2 overs Run Rate: 7.76
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Sri Lanka First Innings
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Eshan Malinga(3 | 2)*
Dushmantha Chameera(1 | 2)
S Joseph|4|0|29|3
119.619.6: Shamar Joseph to Eshan Malinga, OUT! CHAMEERA IS RUN OUT! Shamar Joseph follows the batter and serves this full, on leg, Eshan Malinga jams it out towards long on for a single. The throw comes in at the keeper's end but as this is the last ball, Malinga goes for the second but was never on. Chameera does not even see his partner and starts to walk back to the hut. Shai Hope collects the ball and throws it to Joseph, who takes the bails off at the bowler's end. Sri Lanka finish on 147/9!
6 Over | Run: 147/9 | Run Rate: 7.35
219.519.5: Shamar Joseph to Eshan Malinga, Fuller and around off, Eshan Malinga backs away and carves it to sweeper cover for a brace.
119.419.4: Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis, OUT! KAMINDU MENDIS IS RUN OUT! Shamar Joseph bangs this into the pitch, on middle, takes off. Mendis goes mistimes his pull shot towards deep mid-wicket but he wants the strike and turns for the second. Matthew Forde gets to the ball quickly and throws it to the batter's end, where Shai Hope does the rest. The replay confirms that Mendis is well short of his crease, but he has played a fine knock for his team.
019.319.3: Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis, Pitched up and on middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis flicks it to deep square leg but does not take the run.
219.219.2: Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis, FIFTY FOR MENDIS! A gritty knock from him and when his team needed someone to step up. This is his 4th half-century in T20Is. Shamar Joseph bowls another yorker, on middle, Kamindu Mendis tucks it towards deep mid-wicket and turns around for the second run. The throw from the deep is well wide of the keeper, which gives the chance to Mendis to make his ground with a dive.
019.119.1: Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis, Gets the yorker right, on middle and off, Kamindu Mendis looks to play the reverse scoop but toe-ends it towards cover.
018.618.6: Jason Holder to Dushmantha Chameera, Bangs this into the pitch, around off, gets some extra bounce, Dushmantha Chameera takes a couple of steps out to pull it away but fails to connect. Jason Holder finishes a superb spell of bowling with figures of 4-0-18-3.
6 Over | Run: 141/7 | Run Rate: 7.42
118.518.5: Jason Holder to Kamindu Mendis, Nails the yorker, on middle, Kamindu Mendis jams it out to long on for one.
118.418.4: Jason Holder to Dushmantha Chameera, A full toss, on leg, Dushmantha Chameera clips it to deep square leg for a single.
018.318.3: Jason Holder to Maheesh Theekshana, OUT! CAUGHT! Worst possible result for Sri Lanka. Jason Holder rolls his fingers to take pace off, full and on middle, holds up in the surface. Maheesh Theekshana looks to slog it away but has to wait for it and ends up hitting it from the bottom half of the bat. It goes high in the air towards long on, where Rovman Powell runs a bit to his right and takes a good catch with his fingers pointing towards the sky.
018.218.2: Jason Holder to Maheesh Theekshana, Back of a length and around off, takes pace off, Maheesh Theekshana slashes at it but way too early and misses. Mendis is still stranded at the other end.
018.118.1: Jason Holder to Maheesh Theekshana, Good length and around off, Maheesh Theekshana pushes it towards short cover, where Roston Chase quickly gets to the ball to stop the single.
117.617.6: Shamar Joseph to Maheesh Theekshana, On a length and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana works it through mid-wicket for one.
6 Over | Run: 139/6 | Run Rate: 7.72
017.517.5: Shamar Joseph to Maheesh Theekshana, Pitched up and around off, Maheesh Theekshana drills it towards point.
017.417.4: Shamar Joseph to Wanindu Hasaranga, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Shamar Joseph gets his third now. He hits the length heard at 144 clicks, just outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga backs away and slashes at it, but only manages to get a thin outside edge due to the extra bounce. It flies behind, where Shai Hope makes no mistake. Sri Lanka are 138/6 now.
017.317.3: Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis, Not Out! This is a fine yorker, on middle and leg, tailing in late. Kamindu Mendis gets late on his flick and the ball hits his boot on the full. A big shout for LBW, but it is turned down. Shai Hope takes the review as this one looks close. However, Ball Tracking goes against them with impact on umpire's call. Mendis survives.
117.217.2: Shamar Joseph to Wanindu Hasaranga, On a length and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga backs away and guides it to point for a run.
117.117.1: Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis, Hard length and around middle and leg, Kamindu Mendis nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
016.616.6: Matthew Forde to Wanindu Hasaranga, Another slower one, touch fuller, on middle, Wanindu Hasaranga looks to slog it across the line but cue-ends it down the pitch.
6 Over | Run: 135/5 | Run Rate: 7.94
116.516.5: Matthew Forde to Kamindu Mendis, Dug into the surface, pace off, Kamindu Mendis swats it to deep mid-wicket for one.
616.416.4: Matthew Forde to Kamindu Mendis, SIX! A gift and gladly accepted! Matthew Forde misses his yorker and bowls a full toss, on middle, there to be hit. Kamindu Mendis makes no mistake and dispatches it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
216.316.3: Matthew Forde to Kamindu Mendis, Short of a length and on off, slower again, Kamindu Mendis heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
016.216.2: Matthew Forde to Kamindu Mendis, Bangs this into the pitch, around off, takes pace off, Kamindu Mendis goes through his pull very early and misses.
116.116.1: Matthew Forde to Wanindu Hasaranga, Fuller and around off, Wanindu Hasaranga drives it square through point for a single.
115.615.6: Roston Chase to Wanindu Hasaranga, Drops it short and on middle, Wanindu Hasaranga punches it down to long on for one more. Roston Chase finishes his spell with fine figures of 4-0-19-1.
6 Over | Run: 125/5 | Run Rate: 7.81
015.515.5: Roston Chase to Wanindu Hasaranga, Flighted, fulland on midle, turns in, Wanindu Hasaranga blocks it out.
015.415.4: Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka, OUT! TAKEN! Roston Chase strikes a crucial blow in his last over. He sees the batter advance and bowls this quicker, wide outside off to keep it away from the batter. Dasun Shanaka skips down the track and has a wild hoick across the line. Gets a top edge that flies towards backward point where Matthew Forde takes a simple catch. Sri Lanka are 124/5 now.
015.315.3: Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka, Floated, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka goes down but paddles it straight to short fine.
115.215.2: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Short and on middle, Kamindu Mendis moves back and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
115.115.1: Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka uses his feet and tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
114.614.6: Jason Holder to Dasun Shanaka, Much fuller and around off, Dasun Shanaka drills it towards short cover for one more.
6 Over | Run: 122/4 | Run Rate: 8.13
214.514.5: Jason Holder to Dasun Shanaka, Hard length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka reaches out and swats it down to long on. He calls for the second and hurries back to his end. Excellent running!
114.414.4: Jason Holder to Kamindu Mendis, A low full toss, on the pads, Kamindu Mendis clips it to deep backward square leg for a run.
214.314.3: Jason Holder to Kamindu Mendis, Uppish but safe! Jason Holder bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Kamindu Mendis looks to pull it away but gets rushed. He loses his bottom hand and miscues the shot in the air. It lands safely in the vacant square leg region and Mendis gets a couple more.
214.214.2: Jason Holder to Kamindu Mendis, Right in the blockhole, on middle, Kamindu Mendis digs it with soft hands to the vacant mid-wicket region and comes back for the second easily. That also brings up the 50-RUN STAND between these two batters.
114.114.1: Jason Holder to Dasun Shanaka, Short of a length and around off, Dasun Shanaka heaves it aerially but wide of long on for a single.
413.613.6: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! Gets it away! Roston Chase drags his length back again, on middle. Kamindu Mendis crouches down on one knee and drags it away. He calls for two but the ball zips through the outfield and beats deep mid-wicket to his left for a boundary.
6 Over | Run: 113/4 | Run Rate: 8.07
013.513.5: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Pushed through quicker, short and outside off, skids through, Kamindu Mendis tries to cut but misses. Four dots in a row!
013.413.4: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Fires this one, full and around leg, Kamindu Mendis gets down on one knee to swipe it away but misses again to get hit on the pads.
013.313.3: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Arm ball, shortish and on middle and leg, angles in. Kamindu Mendis stays back to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Gentle enquiry for LBW, but nothing doing.
013.213.2: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Drops it short and on off, Kamindu Mendis backs away and punches it wide of short cover, where the fielder makes a good diving stop.
013.113.1: Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka, Flighted, full and around off, Dasun Shanaka goes down for the sweep but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards short third. Leg bye taken.
612.612.6: Akeal Hosein to Kamindu Mendis, SIX! Up, up and away! Akeal Hosein gives this one some more air, full and on middle and off. Kamindu Mendis gets down on one knee, hits it through the line to launch it high and handsomely over the long on fence for a biggie.
6 Over | Run: 108/4 | Run Rate: 8.31
112.512.5: Akeal Hosein to Dasun Shanaka, A bit quicker, on middle, Dasun Shanaka goes down, takes it on the full and sweeps it hard. It skids through but goes on the bounce to deep square leg for just one.
012.412.4: Akeal Hosein to Dasun Shanaka, Flighted, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka defends it on the front foot.
112.312.3: Akeal Hosein to Kamindu Mendis, Goes short and on middle, turns in, Kamindu Mendis nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.
412.212.2: Akeal Hosein to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! Powered away! Tossed up, full and on off, Kamindu Mendis gets right underneath it and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary. 100 UP FOR SRI LANKA!
112.112.1: Akeal Hosein to Dasun Shanaka, Floated, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka goes down and swipes it to deep square leg for a single.
111.611.6: Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka, Sees the batter advance and fires this one full, on middle and leg, Dasun Shanaka steps across but adjusts well to tuck it through mid-wicket for one more.
6 Over | Run: 95/4 | Run Rate: 7.92
011.511.5: Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka, Flighted, full and around off, Dasun Shanaka goes down on one knee for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.
011.411.4: Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka, Slows it up, full and on off, turns in sharply, Dasun Shanaka steps across to play at it but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight shout for LBW, but turned down.
111.311.3: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Tossed up, full and on off, Kamindu Mendis steers it towards point for a single.
411.211.2: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! Fine shot! Flatter delivery, short again and on middle, Kamindu Mendis picks up the length early and plays the short-arm jab. He finds the gap betweeen deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
011.111.1: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Floated, short and around leg, Kamindu Mendis gets low and paddles it away but straight to short fine.
110.610.6: Romario Shepherd to Kamindu Mendis, On a length and around leg, Kamindu Mendis tucks it through square leg for on more. Despite going for 10 in the first two balls, Shepherd gives away 14 in the over.
6 Over | Run: 89/4 | Run Rate: 8.09
110.510.5: Romario Shepherd to Dasun Shanaka, Good-length delivery, on off, Dasun Shanaka opens the face of his bat and guides it through backward point for one.
110.410.4: Romario Shepherd to Kamindu Mendis, Back of a length and on off, Kamindu Mendis runs it down to deep third for a run.
110.310.3: Romario Shepherd to Dasun Shanaka, Pace off, full and on off, Dasun Shanaka looks to work it across the line but gets a leading edge which falls well short of cover. A single taken.
610.210.2: Romario Shepherd to Dasun Shanaka, SIX! Even better and bigger! Romario Shepherd goes much full, on middle, but ends up serving it in the slot. Dasun Shanaka clears his front leg away and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
410.110.1: Romario Shepherd to Dasun Shanaka, FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and outside off, Dasun Shanaka gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for a boundary.
19.69.6: Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka, Much fuller, on off, Dasun Shanaka sweeps it through backward square leg for a single.
6 Over | Run: 75/4 | Run Rate: 7.50
19.59.5: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Fired in, on off, Kamindu Mendis guides it to backward point for a single.
09.49.4: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Beaten! Quicker, shorter, and on off. Kamindu Mendis looks to punch it but gets beaten. That just missed the top of off.
09.39.3: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Short, on off, Kamindu Mendis taps it to short third.
49.29.2: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, FOUR! Makes really good connection this time! Flatter, on off, Kamindu Mendis shuffles across and plays a reverse sweep through short third for a boundary.
09.19.1: Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis, Flatter, outside off, Kamindu Mendis looks to play a reverse sweep but wears it on his pads.
18.68.6: Romario Shepherd to Kamindu Mendis, Angling in, on a length, on middle, Kamindu Mendis tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
6 Over | Run: 69/4 | Run Rate: 7.67
08.58.5: Romario Shepherd to Kamindu Mendis, Beaten! Hard length, shaping away, outside off. Kamindu Mendis looks to punch it but misses.
18.48.4: Romario Shepherd to Dasun Shanaka, Much fuller, on off, Dasun Shanaka eases it through backward point for a single.
08.38.3: Romario Shepherd to Dasun Shanaka, Past the edge! Shaping away, just outside off, Dasun Shanaka looks to block it but misses.
08.28.2: Romario Shepherd to Dasun Shanaka, Short, on off, Dasun Shanaka Sways away from it. 
18.18.1: Romario Shepherd to Kamindu Mendis, Good length, outside off, Kamindu Mendis guides it to third man for a single.
07.77.6: Shamar Joseph to Dasun Shanaka, Beaten again! Length, outside off, shaping away. Dasun Shanaka has a waft at it but misses again.
7 Over | Run: 66/4 | Run Rate: 8.25
07.67.5: Shamar Joseph to Dasun Shanaka, Beaten! Nice and full, outside off, Dasun Shanaka swings hard but misses.
07.57.5: Shamar Joseph to Dasun Shanaka, Wide! Width, way outside off, Dasun Shanaka leaves. Wide called.
07.47.4: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, OUT! TAKEN! A well-judged catch from Roston Chase. Shamar Joseph gets rid of the Lankan skipper. Angling in, on a length, on middle, rolls his fingers to take pace off. Kusal Mendis looks to flick it but gets completely deceived by the lack of pace. The ball catches the leading edge and goes in the air towards the point region. Roston Chase runs behind and takes a brilliant catch. Sri Lanka are 65/4 after 7.4 overs.
07.37.3: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Drags his length back, on off, Kusal Mendis eases it to point.
67.27.2: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Top shot from Kusal Mendis! A much-needed six. Much fuller, outside off, Kusal Mendis latches onto it and chips it over extra covers for a biggie.
07.17.1: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Beaten! Hard length, outside off, shaping away. Kusal Mendis has a waft at it but misses.
16.66.6: Jason Holder to Kusal Mendis, Much fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis flicks it on the bounce towards deep square leg for a single.
6 Over | Run: 59/3 | Run Rate: 8.43
06.56.5: Jason Holder to Kusal Mendis, Down the leg side, Kusal Mendis looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down. Jason Holder has a chat with Shai Hope and decides against the review.
06.46.4: Jason Holder to Kusal Mendis, A low full toss, on off, Kusal Mendis flicks it to mid-wicket. The fielder dives to his left and makes a good stop. Dot.
16.36.3: Jason Holder to Kamindu Mendis, Nice and full, on off, Kamindu Mendis taps it to short cover for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses.
06.26.2: Jason Holder to Kamindu Mendis, Past the edge! A tad fuller, outside off, shaping away. Kamindu Mendis looks to block it but misses.
16.16.1: Jason Holder to Kusal Mendis, A full toss, on off, Kusal Mendis tugs it to square leg for a single.
15.85.6: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Much fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis shuffles across and helps it to fine leg for just a single. 
8 Over | Run: 56/3 | Run Rate: 9.33
45.75.5: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! Streaky from Kusal Mendis! Back of a length, outside off, shaping away. Kusal Mendis looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball races through short third for a boundary.
15.65.4: Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis, Good length, outside off, Kamindu Mendis fends it to the off side of a single.
05.55.4: Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis, Wide! Down the leg side, Kamindu Mendis looks to flick it but misses. 50 comes up for Sri Lanka.
05.45.3: Shamar Joseph to Pavan Rathnayake, OUT! TAKEN! A magnificent catch in the deep and Pavan Rathnayake departs! Hard length, on middle and leg, Pavan Rathnayake stays back and flicks it but doesn't get the elevation on it. The ball carries towards deep square leg. Shimron Hetmyer leaps, takes the catch but loses his momentum. He throws the ball in the air, comes back in, and completes the catch. The third umpire is called in to check the fairness of the catch and the replay shows that it is clean.
45.35.2: Shamar Joseph to Pavan Rathnayake, FOUR! Just over mid off! A full toss, on off, Pavan Rathnayake makes room and chips it over the leaping fielder at mid off for a boundary.
15.25.1: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Good length, on leg, Kusal Mendis tucks it to fine leg for a single.
05.15.1: Shamar Joseph to Kusal Mendis, Wide! Sways it down the leg side, Kusal Mendis looks to flick it but misses.
04.64.6: Jason Holder to Pavan Rathnayake, Beaten again! Back of a length, outside off again, Pavan Rathnayake looks to play at it but misses again. Brilliant over from Jason Holder.
6 Over | Run: 43/2 | Run Rate: 8.60
04.54.5: Jason Holder to Pavan Rathnayake, Past the edge! Back of a length, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake tries to slap it but misses.
04.44.4: Jason Holder to Pavan Rathnayake, Pavan Rathnayake survives the hat-trick ball. Full, on off, Pavan Rathnayake blocks it to mid on.
04.34.3: Jason Holder to Lasith Croospulle, OUT! LBW! Two in two for Jason Holder. Keeps it on a length, on middle and leg, Lasith Croospulle steps across and looks to flick it but misses it. The ball hits his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down. The Windies send this one upstairs to have a check. UltraEdge shows a flat line and Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball crashing into the leg stump. The on-field decision is overturned to OUT.  A golden duck on debut for Croospulle. Jason Holder is on a hat-trick now.
04.24.2: Jason Holder to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! TIMBER! Jason Holder gets the breakthrough. A tad fuller, on leg, Pathum Nissanka stays back and looks to flick it. He misses it completely as the ball hits his pads and rattles over the timber. Pathum Nissanka makes his way back into the shed. Sri Lanka are 43/1 after 4.2 overs.
44.14.1: Jason Holder to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Not where he intended! Short and wide, Pathum Nissanka stays back and looks to pull it. Gets a top edge as the ball flies over short third for a boundary.
13.73.6: Matthew Forde to Pathum Nissanka, Expensive over from Matthew Forde! Back of a length, on off, Pathum Nissanka pulls it through square leg for a single.
7 Over | Run: 39/0 | Run Rate: 9.75
03.63.5: Matthew Forde to Kusal Mendis, Follows Kusal Mendis down leg, Kusal Mendis looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
03.53.5: Matthew Forde to Kusal Mendis, Wide! Down the leg side, Kusal Mendis looks to sweep it but misses.
13.43.4: Matthew Forde to Pathum Nissanka, A tad fuller, on off, Pathum Nissanka knocks it to mid on for a single.
13.33.3: Matthew Forde to Kusal Mendis, A slower one, on middle, Kusal Mendis sweeps it through square leg for a single.
63.23.2: Matthew Forde to Kusal Mendis, SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Kusal Mendis! Hard length, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis shuffles across and helps it over fine leg for yet another six.
63.13.1: Matthew Forde to Kusal Mendis, SIX! First six of the innings! A half volley, just outside off, Kusal Mendis latches onto it and hits it cleanly over long off for a biggie.
02.62.6: Akeal Hosein to Pathum Nissanka, Follows the batter down leg, Pathum Nissanka looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls to the right of the keeper. Dot.
6 Over | Run: 22/0 | Run Rate: 7.33
12.52.5: Akeal Hosein to Kusal Mendis, Fired in, on leg, Kusal Mendis turns it to square leg for a single.
42.42.4: Akeal Hosein to Kusal Mendis, FOUR! That's a good shot! Short, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis rocks onto his backfoot and powers it over mid on for a one bounce boundary.
02.32.3: Akeal Hosein to Kusal Mendis, Quicker, on middle, Kusal Mendis cuts it to point.
12.22.2: Akeal Hosein to Pathum Nissanka, Keeps it short, on off, Pathum Nissanka punches it to wide of mid off for a single.
12.12.1: Akeal Hosein to Kusal Mendis, Bit short, on off, Kusal Mendis pulls it to wide of mid on for a single.
41.61.6: Matthew Forde to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Nicely played this time! Full, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka stays in his crease and tickles it through fine leg for a boundary.
6 Over | Run: 15/0 | Run Rate: 7.50
11.51.5: Matthew Forde to Kusal Mendis, Put down! Hand length, on off, Kusal Mendis shuffles across and looks to scoop it. Doesn't quite connect well as the ball carries towards fine leg. Sherfane Rutherford runs to his right and dives to grab it with both hands but fails to hold on to it. They cross.
01.41.4: Matthew Forde to Kusal Mendis, Pitched up, on off, Kusal Mendis knocks it to the fielder at mid on.
01.31.3: Matthew Forde to Pathum Nissanka, Much fuller, down leg, Pathum Nissanka looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards short fine leg. They collect a leg bye.
01.21.2: Matthew Forde to Pathum Nissanka, Play and a miss! Back of a length, outside off, and it keeps low. Pathum Nissanka looks to slap it but misses.
11.11.1: Matthew Forde to Kusal Mendis, Shaping in, on a length, on off. Kusal Mendis guides it to short third for a single.
00.60.6: Akeal Hosein to Pathum Nissanka, Quicker, on middle, Pathum Nissanka blocks it to the left of the bowler.
6 Over | Run: 8/0 | Run Rate: 8.00
40.50.5: Akeal Hosein to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! First boundary of the innings! Short of a length, on middle, Pathum Nissanka swivels and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary  
00.40.4: Akeal Hosein to Pathum Nissanka, Turn and bounce, on off, Pathum Nissanka eases it to cover again.
00.30.3: Akeal Hosein to Pathum Nissanka, Short, turning in, Pathum Nissanka punches it to cover.
10.20.2: Akeal Hosein to Kusal Mendis, Down the leg side, Kusal Mendis sweeps it off the bottom half of his bat towards short fine leg for a single.
30.10.1: Akeal Hosein to Pathum Nissanka, Mendis and Sri Lanka are underway. Short and wide from Hosein, outside off, Mendis slaps it through covers for three runs.
West Indies Second Innings
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Rovman Powell
Shai Hope
D Madushanka|3.2|0|39|0
619.219.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell, SIX! Rovman Powell finishes off in style! A half volley, on off, Rovman Powell stays in his crease and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets.
119.119.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, A full toss, on off, Shai Hope knocks it down the ground for a single.
118.618.6: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Good length, on off, Shai Hope chips it towards wide of long off for a single.
6 Over | Run: 142/3 | Run Rate: 7.47
118.518.5: Dushmantha Chameera to Rovman Powell, Much fuller, outside off, Rovman Powell steers it through cover-point for just a single.
118.418.4: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Shai Hope finally gets a single. A yorker, on off, Shai Hope digs it to backward point for a single.
018.318.3: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Three dots in a row. Hard length, on off, Shai Hope drives it to the cover fielder. 9 runs needed from 9 balls now.
018.218.2: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Another dot. Slows it up, outside off, Shai Hope swings hard but misses.
018.118.1: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Hard length, on off, Shai Hope looks to flick it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls to the right of the keeper. Dot.
117.817.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, A full toss, on off, Shai Hope knocks it down the ground for a single.
8 Over | Run: 139/3 | Run Rate: 7.72
417.717.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, FOUR! Streaky but that will ease pressure! Short, on off, Shai Hope looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over the keeper's head for a boundary.
117.617.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell, A low full toss, outside off, Rovman Powell drives it to cover for a single.
017.517.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell, Wide! Sways it down leg, Rovman Powell looks to flick it but misses.
117.417.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, Short, on leg, Shai Hope pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
017.317.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, A full toss, on leg, Shai Hope taps it back to the bowler.
117.217.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell, Much fuller, on leg, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
017.117.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell, Wide! A wayward bouncer, on leg, Rovman Powell leaves. Wide called.
116.716.6: Eshan Malinga to Rovman Powell, Much fuller, on off, Rovman Powell chips it on the bounce towards long on for a single.
7 Over | Run: 129/3 | Run Rate: 7.59
016.616.5: Eshan Malinga to Rovman Powell, An appeal but nothing from the umpire. A yorker, on leg, Rovman Powell looks to flick it but misses as the ball hits his boot. An appeal for lbw, but nothing from the umpire. Eshan Malinga sends it upstairs to have a check. Ultra Edge shows no spike. Ball Tracking shows that it was missing leg. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT.
016.516.4: Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase, OUT! TIMBER! What a reply from Eshan Malinga. He nails a pinpoint yorker, on leg. Roston Chase shuffles across and looks to scoop it but misses it completely as the ball rattles over the timber. Roston Chase makes his way back into the pavilion. Sri Lanka are 128/3 after 16.4 overs. They need 20 runs from 20 balls now.
616.416.3: Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase, SIX! That was much-needed for Roston Chase and for the West Indies! Full, outside off, Roston Chase reaches out to it and powers it down the ground and over long off for a biggie.
016.316.3: Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase, Wide! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Roston Chase leaves. Wide called for height.
016.216.2: Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase, That one jagged back in! Hard length, outside off, that held in the surface and spun. Roston Chase leaves it alone.
116.116.1: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, Eshan Malinga keeps it full, on off, Shai Hope drags it through mid-wicket for a single.
115.615.6: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Fired in, on leg, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for a run. Maheesh Theekshana ends his spell with figures of (4-0-20-0).
6 Over | Run: 120/2 | Run Rate: 7.50
015.515.5: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Short, on off, Shai Hope punches it to the cover fielder.
015.415.4: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, On the stumps, a tad fuller, Shai Hope blocks it back to the bowler.
115.315.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Much fuller, on leg, Roston Chase helps it to fine leg for one more.
115.215.2: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Quicker, on off, Shai Hope pushes it to cover for a single.
115.115.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Flatter, on off, Roston Chase paddles it to short fine leg for a single.
114.614.6: Dushmantha Chameera to Roston Chase, Angling in, on off, Roston Chase cuts it through cover-point for a single. 32 runs needed from 30 balls now.
6 Over | Run: 116/2 | Run Rate: 7.73
014.514.5: Dushmantha Chameera to Roston Chase, A low full toss, on off, Roston Chase steers it to cover. The fielder dives to his left and makes a good stop. Dot.
014.414.4: Dushmantha Chameera to Roston Chase, Too full, on off, Roston Chase digs it to the fielder at short cover.
114.314.3: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Good length, outside off, Shai Hope slaps it to cover for a single.
414.214.2: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, FOUR! A much-needed boundary for West Indies! Much fuller, on off, Shai Hope changes his stance and plays a reverse sweep through short third for a boundary. Fifty up for Shai Hope. 34 runs needed from 34 balls now.
014.114.1: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, A yorker, on off, Shai Hope digs it back to the bowler.
113.613.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Short, on off, Shai Hope cuts it through covers for a single.
6 Over | Run: 110/2 | Run Rate: 7.86
113.513.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Too full, on middle, Roston Chase taps it through wide of mid on for another run.
113.413.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Short, on middle, Shai Hope punches it to cover for another single.
113.313.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Gives it air, on leg, Roston Chase knocks it to mid on for one more.
113.213.2: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Fired in, on middle, Shai Hope turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
013.113.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Beaten! Quicker, down leg, Shai Hope shuffles across and looks to slog it but gets beaten on the bottom edge m the ball just misses the leg pole.
012.612.6: Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase, A full toss, on off, Roston Chase taps it to the fielder at mid on.
6 Over | Run: 105/2 | Run Rate: 8.08
112.512.5: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, In the air... safe! Short, on off, Shai Hope looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs and lands safely at short fine leg. The batters collect a single.
112.412.4: Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase, Angling in, on a length, on off. Roston Chase punches it through cover-point for a single.
112.312.3: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, A yorker, on middle, Shai Hope digs it to mid on for a single.
012.212.2: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, Keeps it full again, on off, Shai Hope drives it to the cover fielder.
112.112.1: Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase, Nice and full, on off, Roston Chase knocks it down to mid on for a single.
111.611.6: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Fired in, on middle, Roston Chase sweeps it through backward square leg for a single.
6 Over | Run: 101/2 | Run Rate: 8.42
011.511.5: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Past the edge! Flatter, outside off, holds the line. Roston Chase tries to punch it but misses again.
011.411.4: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Beaten! Quicker, outside off, Roston Chase looks to punch it but gets beaten.
111.311.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Short, on leg, Shai Hope rocks back and knocks it to mid on for a single. 100 comes up for West Indies.
011.211.2: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Fired in, on middle, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.
011.111.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Short, on leg, Shai Hope rocks back and eases it to the right of the bowler.
010.610.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Quicker, outside off, Roston Chase eases it to short cover.
6 Over | Run: 99/2 | Run Rate: 9.00
010.510.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Darts it in, on middle, Roston Chase blocks it back to the bowler again.
010.410.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Keeps it full, on middle, Roston Chase blocks it back to the bowler.
010.310.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Too full, on off, Roston Chase looks to drive it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. 
110.210.2: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Turn and bounce, outside off, Shai Hope cuts it to point for one more.
110.110.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Fired in, on middle, Roston Chase tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
19.69.6: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Another short ball, on middle, Roston Chase works it through square leg for one more.
6 Over | Run: 97/2 | Run Rate: 9.70
09.59.5: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Pushed through quicker, shortish and on middle, skids through and keeps low. Roston Chase just about gets his bat down in time to keep it out.
09.49.4: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Flighted, full and on off, Roston Chase pushes it to short cover.
09.39.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Drags his length back, on middle, Roston Chase clips it towards square leg.
09.29.2: Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase, Darts in a yorker, on off, Roston Chase fails to dig it out.
19.19.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Short and on middle, Shai Hope nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
08.68.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! Shimron Hetmyer's stay at the middle is a short one. Wanindu Hasaranga flights it up, full and on middle and leg, Hetmyer goes for the big shot again with a heave across the line, but does not get the elevation. He hits it flat and straight to deep mid-wicket, where Pavan Rathnayake takes a good catch.
6 Over | Run: 95/2 | Run Rate: 10.56
48.58.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Sheer power! Flighted, full and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer uses his feet and thrashes it down the pitch. Wanindu Hasaranga sticks out his right hand to stop it but does not make any contact. The ball crashes onto the stumps at the bowler's end, but the power is so much on the shot that it still goes to the fence behind for a boundary.
08.48.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, Slows it up, short and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer stays back and blocks it out.
18.38.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Drags his length back, around off, Shai Hope punches it through covers for a run.
68.28.2: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, SIX! Straight as an arrow! Tossed up, full and on middle, right in the slot. Shai Hope clears his front leg away, hits it through the line and tonks it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
18.18.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, Short and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer forces it down to long on for a single.
07.67.6: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, On a length and on middle, Shai Hope clips it to mid-wicket.
6 Over | Run: 83/1 | Run Rate: 10.38
17.57.5: Eshan Malinga to Shimron Hetmyer, Much fuller and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer tucks it to short mid-wicket for a run.
07.47.4: Eshan Malinga to Shimron Hetmyer, Slower one again, hard legnth and around off, moves away, Shimron Hetmyer pulls way to early and does not connect.
17.37.3: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, Fuller and on middle, Shai Hope eases it down to long on for a single.
27.27.2: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, Short of a length and on off, takes pace off, Shai Hope swats it wide of mid off for a brace.
07.17.1: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, Back of a length and around off, slower as well, Shai Hope tries to cut but misses.
66.66.6: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Shimron Hetmyer goes big now! Flighted, full and on middle, Hetmyer gets down on one knee but targets straight. He slogs it towards long on, who thinks he is in the game but only watches it sail over his head for a biggie.
6 Over | Run: 79/1 | Run Rate: 11.29
46.56.5: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Poor delivery and rightly punished! A juicy full toss, on middle. Shimron Hetmyer makes full use of it and thumps it down the ground to the right of long on for a boundary.
16.46.4: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shai Hope tucks it through mid-wicket for a run.
16.36.3: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shimron Hetmyer, Floated, short and on middle, turns in, Shimron Hetmyer nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
06.26.2: Wanindu Hasaranga to Brandon King, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Wanindu Hasaranga strikes right away and breaks the 67-run opening stand. He dishes out a googly, gives this some air, on off, turns in sharply. Brandon King steps across and looks to work it across the line but plays all over it. The ball goes through and rattles the stumps behind.
16.16.1: Wanindu Hasaranga to Shai Hope, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shai Hope drills it down to long on for a single.
15.65.6: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, Another slower one, back of a length and on middle, Shai Hope dabs it down to point for one more. West Indies are 66 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay!
6 Over | Run: 66/0 | Run Rate: 11.00
15.55.5: Eshan Malinga to Brandon King, Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, gives no pace again, Brandon King rides the bounce and slaps it to sweeper cover for one.
15.45.4: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, Pace off, hard length and on off, Shai Hope steers it to point for another run.
45.35.3: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, FOUR! No need to run for that! Full again and on off, pace on this time. Shai Hope backs away to make some room. He extends his arms and with a flourish, creams it past mid off for a boundary.
15.25.2: Eshan Malinga to Brandon King, A slower one, full and around off, Brandon King uses his feet but gets decieved by the lack of pace and drags it to long on for a run.
15.15.1: Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope, Back of a length and outside off, Shai Hope cuts it to point for a single.
04.64.6: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, Nails the yorker, on off, Brandon King jams it out towards mid off.
6 Over | Run: 57/0 | Run Rate: 11.40
64.54.5: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, SIX! This is some ball-striking from Brandon King! A leg cutter, into the wicket, around off. King picks it up early, waits for it and smashes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for another biggie.
04.44.4: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, Hard length and around off, Brandon King punches it to extra cover.
64.34.3: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, SIX! That is outta here! Short of a length, on middle, but not short enough to trouble the batter. Brandon King pounces on it in a flash and dismisses it out of his presence over the deep square leg fence for half a dozen more. 50 up for West Indies.
14.24.2: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Back of a length and around off, takes pace off, Shai Hope stabs it towards mid off for a single.
24.14.1: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Fuller and on off, Shai Hope looks to loft it away but his bat turns in his hands. He slices it over point, but the fielder chases after it and dives forward to make a good stop. Two taken.
03.63.6: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Fires this one, full and on middle, Brandon King knocks it back to the bowler. 29 runs in the last two overs!
6 Over | Run: 42/0 | Run Rate: 10.50
63.53.5: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, SIX! Brandon King is making the most of his second life! Maheesh Theekshana bowls a half-tracker, around leg, there to be put away. King opens up his stance and hammers it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
03.43.4: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Pushed through quicker, shortish and on off, Brandon King steers it to point.
43.33.3: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, FOUR! Finds the gap again! Maheesh Theekshana drops it short and on off. Brandon King waits for it on the back foot and punches it. He plays it uppishly but well wide of mid off as the ball races to the fence for a boundary.
13.23.2: Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope, Flatter, full and on middle, Shai Hope drills it to long on for a run.
13.13.1: Maheesh Theekshana to Brandon King, Floated, full and on middle, Brandon King eases it to long on for a single.
62.62.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, SIX! Goes all the way! Dilshan Madushanka bangs this into the pitch, on middle and off. Shai Hope looks to take it on with the pull. It takes the top edge and flies over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. 17 runs off the over.
6 Over | Run: 30/0 | Run Rate: 10.00
42.52.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, FOUR! Top shot! Much fuller this time, on middle and leg. Shai Hope brings his wrists into playa nd flicks it with superb timing between mid-wicket and mid on for another boundary.
12.42.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Brandon King, Back of a length and around leg, Brandon King pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
22.32.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Brandon King, Fuller, on middle, Brandon King drives it uppishly past the bowler, as mid on cuts it out. Two taken.
42.22.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Brandon King, FOUR! Lovely shot! Short of a length and on middle, Brandon King climbs onto it and whacks it to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
02.12.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Brandon King, Big appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger! Fuller and on middle and leg, shapes in, Brandon King misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. He takes the review right away. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows that it is pitching outside leg. Not out!
21.71.6: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, FOUR! Good effort but goes in vain! This is full again, on middle, Shai Hope looks to go big down the ground but gets it more from the bottom half of the bat. He clears mid on as Lasith Croospulle chases after it and dives to push it back inside with his hands very close to the ropes. The third umpire checks a few angles and deems that it is a boundary.
7 Over | Run: 13/0 | Run Rate: 6.50
11.61.5: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, Run out chance..missed! Pitched up, on middle, Brandon King drills it towards mid on and sets off for the run. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. King was a goner if that hit the stumps.
01.51.5: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, Sri Lanka's celebrations have been cut short here! Dushmantha Chameera bangs in a good bouncer, on middle and leg. Brandon King goes for the pull but gets cramped up and miscues it towards mid-wicket, where the fielder takes a simple catch. However, the third umpire conveys that Chameera has overstepped here and it is a No Ball. Free Hit up next..
01.41.4: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, A well-directed bumper, on middle, Brandon King ducks under it.
11.31.3: Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Fuller one, on middle, shaping in, Shai Hope whips it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
31.21.2: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, Back of a length and around off, Brandon King gets on top of the bounce and punches it sweetly through covers. The ball just holds up on the heavy outfield, giving the chance to the chasing fielder to cut it out. Three taken.
01.11.1: Dushmantha Chameera to Brandon King, Dushmantha Chameera begins with a hard-length delivery, on middle, jags back in, Brandon King pats it off the bottom half of the bat to mid on.
00.60.6: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, Dug into the surface, around off, Shai Hope keeps it out to the off side. Decent first over from Madushanka!
6 Over | Run: 5/0 | Run Rate: 5.00
40.50.5: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, FOUR! Gets it away! Pitched up and on middle and leg, swings in again. Shai Hope heaves it off the inside half of the bat. It goes uppishly but wide of mid-wicket for the first boundary of the chase.
00.40.4: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, Goes fuller and around leg, shaping in, Shai Hope fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.
00.30.3: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, Short of a length and on off, Shai Hope dabs it down to point.
00.20.2: Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope, Back of a length and just outside off, Shai Hope stabs it out towards mid off. King wants the run but is sent back.
10.10.1: Dilshan Madushanka to Brandon King, West Indies are underway in the chase! Dilshan Madushanka starts with a full delivery, on middle, shaping in. Brandon King has hoick across the line but gets an inside edge towards deep square leg for a single.