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Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st T20I Match Summary

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Sri Lanka vs West Indies Scorecard
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Match Ended   
179/7 (20.0/20)
180/5 (19.1/20)
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Brandon King
    63(33)
SL 179/7
Bat Top Batsmen
59 (35)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 168.57SR
51 (40)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 127.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/2
R/W
WI 180/5
Bat Top Batsmen
Brandon King
Brandon King
63 (33)
  • 11x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 190.90SR
50 (28)
  • 5x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 178.57SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
3.1
OVERS
27/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 7.00
2
OVERS
14/1
R/W
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That wraps up the action for this game! West Indies have taken a 1-0 lead in the series and would be looking to seal the deal in the next one. The second T20I is scheduled on 15th October, with the game set to begin at 1:30 pm GMT. You can join us early for the build-up. ADIOS!
Rovman Powell, the victorious skipper is in for a chat. Powell emphasized the importance of taking an early lead when playing in Sri Lanka, acknowledging that they are a strong team at home. While he admitted that the toss can be advantageous, he stressed that regardless of conditions, it's crucial to be at the top of their game.Speaking about T20 cricket, Powell highlighted that individual performances often determine the outcome of matches. He encourages his team to step up individually, as more often than not, such contributions lead to team victories. He also mentioned that they want players to play their natural game, a combination that has been working well for them.
Charith Asalanka, the captain of Sri Lanka is in for a chat.  He starts by giving credit to the West Indies batters, it was more about good shots rather then bad balls. Feels that they could've done better in the Powerplay.Asalanka admitted that he was still experimenting, explaining that he wanted to give a few overs to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who is a part-time bowler, but it didn't work out as planned. He mentioned that he will revert to using Maheesh Theekshana in the next game. Reflecting on the team's performance, Asalanka noted that they batted well, which was a positive takeaway. However, he highlighted the need to improve in certain areas, particularly their Powerplay bowling. He added that the team will address these issues in their upcoming meeting.
Brandon King wins the Player of the Match award for his outstanding knock. He says that his role is to provide a solid start for the team, and with the good wicket, things worked out well. Reflecting on his return from injury, he said it's more of a mental challenge now, building confidence in his body to perform as usual. After being sidelined for a few months, he's glad to be back. Speaking about their approach, he emphasized that chasing a target like 180 requires a strong powerplay, and with clearly defined roles, they are willing to take risks to set the tone for the team early on.
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Earlier in the game, after being put into bat, Sri Lanka lost a few early wickets, which took the momentum away from them. Later on, Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka stitched a 82-run stand to build a solid base for the death overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana applied the finishing touches and got a competitive total on the scoreboard. Although, Sri Lanka could not really start well with the ball, and that took the game away from them.
Sri Lanka then managed to drag things back just a little courtesy their spinners. However, West Indies needed just a couple of good knocks and that came from Powell, Chase and Rutherford. They played smartly, just what was needed then and have taken their side over the line. Sri Lanka were superb in the death overs, but only if they had taken some early wickets, it could've been their game.
That got nervy in the end but it is West Indies who have managed to take a 1-0 lead. A fantastic chase by them. We felt the score was a little above par but their openers got them off to a brilliant start. King especially, he took the attack to the bowlers and Lewis played as the perfect foil. They added over 100 and turned the tide completely into their side’s favor.
Over 19.1 : 180/5
4 Runs
  • 419.1
S. Rutherford
14 (12)
R. Shepherd
1 (2)
M. Pathirana
3.1-0-27-2
19.1
4
Matheesha Pathirana To Sherfane Rutherford
FOUR! Sherfane Rutherford finishes things off in style. Matheesha Pathirana fires in a yorker, in the blockhole. Sherfane Rutherford was ready for it, he picks it up early and lofts it high over mid off. His one hand comes off the bat, but the ball had enough legs on it to touch the ropes. West Indies win by 5 wickets.
Over 19 : 176/5
9 Runs
  • 218.1
  • 218.2
  • 218.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
S. Rutherford
10 (11)
R. Shepherd
1 (2)
A. Fernando
4-0-37-0
18.6
1
Asitha Fernando To Sherfane Rutherford
Very full, on off. Sherfane Rutherford eases it to mid on for a single. West Indies need 4 runs in the final over.
18.5
1
Asitha Fernando To Romario Shepherd
Just another single this time around. Asitha Fernando goes hunting for the yorker, but it comes off as a full toss, on the pads. Romario Shepherd misses out on this one, and just flicks it into mid-wicket for one run.
18.4
1
Asitha Fernando To Sherfane Rutherford
It is full ball, on off. Sherfane Rutherford whips it into mid-wicket for a single. West Indies now a big hit away from victory. They have 8 deliveries in hand as well.
18.3
2
Asitha Fernando To Sherfane Rutherford
A full toss, around off. Sherfane Rutherford swings hard, he wanted to go over the on side, but the leading edge goes towards mid on. There is no one inside the circle. The batters push hard for the second run and complete it safely.
18.2
2
Asitha Fernando To Sherfane Rutherford
It is a full ball, on the pads. Sherfane Rutherford flicks it to deep mid-wicket. They take two more runs. This is really good running.
18.1
2
Asitha Fernando To Sherfane Rutherford
Full ball, wide of off. Sherfane Rutherford reaches out and drives it towards sweeper cover. The fielder in the deep does well to make the stop. Two runs taken.
Over 18 : 167/5
5 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 1 WD 17.2
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • W 17.5
  • 017.6
R. Shepherd
0 (1)
S. Rutherford
2 (6)
M. Pathirana
3-0-23-2
17.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Romario Shepherd
Matheesha Pathirana nails the yorker this time around, on middle. Romario Shepherd gets his blade down in time and jams it out to safety. West Indies need 13 runs in 12 balls.
17.5
W
Matheesha Pathirana To Roston Chase OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Is there a twist in the tale? Matheesha Pathirana picks up a wicket at a very crucial juncture of the game. It is a good-length ball, outside off. Roston Chase throws his bat at it and gets a thick outside edge. Kusal Mendis dives in front of him and takes a sharp catch. Romario Shepherd is the new batter in.
17.4
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Sherfane Rutherford
Fuller one, on the pads. Sherfane Rutherford flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
17.3
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Sherfane Rutherford
BEATEN! Matheesha Pathirana goes for the yorker, but offer no pace this time around. Sherfane Rutherford looks to carve it through the line but misses.
17.2
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Roston Chase
Yorker this time, in the channel. Chase waits for it and squeezes it out towards deep backward point for a run.
17.2
wd
Matheesha Pathirana To Roston Chase
WIDE! Matheesha Pathirana goes for the yorker, but it starts around the leg stump and swings down the leg side. The umpire extends his arms.
17.1
2
Matheesha Pathirana To Roston Chase
Pathirana starts with a full ball, angled into the pads. Chase stays back and clips it behind square on the leg side. It goes through the gap. They take two runs.
Change. Matheesha Pathirana is back into the attack.
Over 17 : 162/4
2 Runs
  • W 16.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
R. Chase
16 (13)
S. Rutherford
1 (4)
M. Theekshana
4-0-31-1
16.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Roston Chase
Tossed up, around off. It grips and turns away. Roston Chase hangs back and eases it to mid off for one. An outstanding over from Maheesh Theekshana comes to an end. West Indies now need 18 runs from 18 balls. A run a ball.
16.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Sherfane Rutherford
It is very full, wide of off. Sherfane Rutherford jams it out towards deep third. The batters take one.
16.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Sherfane Rutherford
Angled into the pads once again. Sherfane Rutherford tucks it into mid-wicket. Three dots on the trot.
16.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Sherfane Rutherford
An arm ball, full and on middle. Sherfane Rutherford dabs it out to point.
16.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Sherfane Rutherford
Very full, angling across, around off. Sherfane Rutherford puhses it gently into covers off his front foot.
Sherfane Rutherford walks in at number 6.
16.1
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Rovman Powell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT IN THE DEEP! Maheesh Theekshana comes back into the attack and provides his team with a crucial breakthrough. It is a bit short, on middle. Rovman Powell hoicks it across the line but does not middle it. He smacks it towards long on but straight down the throat of Wanindu Hasaranga who makes no mistake in the deep.
19 OV
9 Runs
A. Fernando to S. Rutherford R. Shepherd
  • 218.1
  • 218.2
  • 218.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
5 Runs
M. Pathirana to R. Chase S. Rutherford R. Shepherd
  • 217.1
  • 1 WD 17.2
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • W 17.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
2 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Powell S. Rutherford R. Chase
  • W 16.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
12 Runs
W. Hasaranga to R. Chase R. Powell
  • 215.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 4 LB 15.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
6 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Powell R. Chase
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 414.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
8 Runs
K. Mendis to R. Chase R. Powell
  • 113.1
  • 213.2
  • 013.3
  • 1 WD 13.4
  • 1 WD 13.4
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
5 Runs
A. Fernando to R. Powell R. Chase
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 1 WD 12.4
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
6 Runs
K. Mendis to R. Chase B. King R. Powell
  • 111.1
  • 411.2
  • 011.3
  • W 11.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
9 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Hope R. Chase B. King
  • W 10.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 210.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
7 Runs
M. Pathirana to E. Lewis S. Hope
  • W 9.1
  • 49.2
  • 29.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
13 Runs
W. Hasaranga to E. Lewis
  • 68.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 68.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
12 Runs
M. Pathirana to B. King E. Lewis
  • 17.1
  • 1 LB 7.2
  • 67.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
8 Runs
W. Hasaranga to E. Lewis B. King
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
16 Runs
C. Wickramasinghe to E. Lewis B. King
  • 45.1
  • 65.2
  • 1 WD 5.3
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
13 Runs
M. Theekshana to E. Lewis B. King
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
9 Runs
A. Fernando to E. Lewis B. King
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
11 Runs
M. Theekshana to B. King E. Lewis
  • 22.1
  • 42.2
  • 22.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 1 WD 2.6
  • 1 LB 2.6
2 OV
14 Runs
A. Fernando to B. King
  • 41.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 41.4
  • 1 WD 1.5
  • 41.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
11 Runs
C. Wickramasinghe to B. King E. Lewis
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 60.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss West Indies won the toss and elected to field
  • Result West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match Brandon King
  • Umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 179/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 151/4 in 17.0
  • C Asalanka 6th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 29 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Kamindu Mendis 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 36 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 55 off 31 balls between Kamindu Mendis (30) and C Asalanka (24)
  • Sri Lanka 100/3 in 11.3
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 54/2 in 6.0
  • Sri Lanka 53/2 in 5.5
  • Shamar Springer makes his T20I debut for West Indies
  • West Indies 150/3 in 15.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.3 ovs): SL against R Chase (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, WI: 2)
  • E Lewis 11th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 27 balls (5x4) (4x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 49 balls between B King (52) and E Lewis (43)
  • West Indies 100/0 in 8.1 overs
  • B King 11th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 25 balls (9x4) (1x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 74/0 in 6.0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between B King (31) and E Lewis (16)
  • West Indies 50/0 in 4.4 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Brandon King WI 63 63.00
Charith Asalanka SL 59 59.00
Kamindu Mendis SL 51 51.00
Evin Lewis WI 50 50.00
Kusal Mendis SL 19 19.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Romario Shepherd WI 2 9.75
Shamar Joseph WI 1 6.75
Maheesh Theekshana SL 1 7.75
Wanindu Hasaranga SL 1 9.50
Alzarri Joseph WI 1 10.00
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