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Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 3rd T20I Match Summary

SL vs WI, 2024 - T20 Summary

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Scorecard
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Match Ended   
3rd T20I, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla , Oct 17, 2024
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
166/1 (18.0/20)
West Indies West Indies
162/8 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kusal Mendis
    68(50)
  • Player of the Series
    Pathum Nissanka
WI 162/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107485-rovman-powell-playerprofile>Rovman Powell</a>
Rovman Powell
37 (27)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 137.03SR
Gudakesh Motie
Gudakesh Motie
32 (15)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 213.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
ECON 6.33
3
OVERS
19/2
R/W
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/2
R/W
SL 166/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
68 (50)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 136SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1484-kusal-perera-playerprofile>Kusal Perera</a>
Kusal Perera
55 (36)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 152.77SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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And that's a wrap on the Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 series! Sri Lanka, under Sanath Jayasuriya's guidance, has bounced back from their initial loss to clinch the trophy 2-1. But the cricket fever doesn't end here! With an exciting lineup of international matches ahead, fans have plenty to look forward to. Until next time, thank you for joining us!
Charith Asalanka has been handed the trophy and he joins his teammates for further celebrations.
Charith Asalanka, the victorious skipper of Sri Lanka says that the top-order batters batted brilliantly and that helped the team win the series. Mentions that throughout the series he kept reminding his side that they did well against India as well and if they just win those close moments they could be a hard team to beat and it reflected in this series. Reckons that that the aggressive start at the top is something that the two at the top decided by themselves and thanks to them for that solid start at the top.
Rovman Powell the losing skipper of West Indies says they had enough runs on the board on such a tricky track but credit goes to Sri Lanka as they batted well. Mentions that as a bowling group, they failed to make a game of it and the game went away from them in the PP itself. Reckons that the quality of spinners on both sides was the difference but they will learn from this. Closes by saying that these were unfamiliar conditions for them but acknowledges that his side did well and they have a lot of positives from this series. Thanks the Sri Lankan crowd for the love and support they have shown towards them.
Pathum Nissanka is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES.
Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. Mendis is up for a chat and says he played well and the inning from Pathum Nissanka helped as that allowed him time at the top. Mentions that they are familiar with these conditions and his partnership with Kusal Perera in the middle was a good one as well as they kept rotating strike.
Time for the presentation ...
Earlier in the game, the West Indies batted first after winning the toss and scored 162 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Despite a shaky start where they lost key wickets early, particularly with Evin Lewis falling for a golden duck and struggling performances from Shai Hope and Roston Chase, Rovman Powell and Gudakesh Motie stabilized the innings. Motie contributed aggressively with 32 runs off 15 balls, while Powell added 37 runs off 27 balls. The Sri Lankan bowlers Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana each took 2 wickets, helping keep the West Indian score in check.
West Indian bowling attack failed to make an impact, leaving Rovman Powell disappointed. Despite the pitch offering ample assistance to spinners, the Caribbean spinners couldn't capitalize, while the seamers also struggled to make inroads
Chasing 162 on a challenging pitch seemed daunting, but Sri Lanka dismantled the target with ease. They exploited the Powerplay to perfection, racing to 66/1 in the first six overs. Pathum Nissanka's departure didn't derail their momentum, as Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera forged a pivotal partnership. The Kusal's steered Sri Lanka to a resounding 9-wicket triumph over the West Indies, making the chase look effortless. The most important aspect of the chase was the way these two ran in between the wickets.
Sri Lanka delivers a dominant and thoroughly professional performance to outclass West Indies by 9 wickets, sealing the series 2-1 convincingly. The exceptional display from the hosts ensured a one-sided contest, showcasing their all-round prowess and cementing their status as series champions.
Over 18 : 166/1
13 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 417.6
K. Perera
55 (36)
K. Mendis
68 (50)
A. Joseph
3-0-38-0
17.6
4
Alzarri Joseph To Kusal Perera
FOUR! A BOUNDARY TO WRAP THINGS UP! Short-pitched around leg, Kusal Perera flicks this wide to the right of the short fine leg fielder this time and ends the game with a boundary. Sri Lanka wins this by 9 wickets and a good chunk of 12 balls to spare.
17.5
1
Alzarri Joseph To Kusal Mendis
Yorker around off, Kusal Mendis rolls this towards long on for one. SCORES ARE LEVEL!
17.4
0
Alzarri Joseph To Kusal Mendis
With the crowd looking to roar the loudest so far, Alzarri Joseph bowls an absolute beauty outside off, beating the outside edge of Mendis. Where was this throughout the game, Mr. Joseph?
17.4
wd
Alzarri Joseph To Kusal Mendis
WIDE! On a length down the leg, Kusal Mendis swings and misses. Wided. Just 2 needed now.
17.3
1
Alzarri Joseph To Kusal Perera
On a length around off, Kusal Perera tucks this through mid-wicket and runs one.
17.2
4
Alzarri Joseph To Kusal Perera
FOUR! FIFTY FOR PERERA! Yorker, down the leg, Kusal Perera moves in and flicks this fine and wide to the left of short fine leg for a boundary to bring up his half-century.
17.1
2
Alzarri Joseph To Kusal Perera
On a length around off, angling away from the batter. Kusal Mendis flicks this towards the left of Shamar Springer at wide long on and runs two yet again.
Over 17 : 153/1
13 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 316.4
  • 416.5
  • 116.6
K. Perera
44 (32)
K. Mendis
67 (48)
R. Shepherd
3-0-24-0
16.6
1
Romario Shepherd To Kusal Perera
On a length around leg, Kusal Perera thumps this down to long on for one.
16.5
4
Romario Shepherd To Kusal Perera
FOUR! Full toss, on off, Kusal Perera doesn't hit this uppish and flicks this in the empty pockets between deep mid-wicket and wide long on for a boundary this time. Just 11 needed now for Lanka to clinch this series.
The umpire sends this upstairs to check if the batters had taken three or did they stop after a couple. Three runs is the verdict from the TV umpire.
16.4
3
Romario Shepherd To Kusal Mendis
Good length wide of off, Kusal Mendis cuts this towards deep point and was expecting a boundary. A brilliant effort in the deep by Sherfane Rutherford keeps it down to three.
Sherfane Rutherford has jammed his little finger in the ground as he fielded this and he might have dislocated that. It's the turn of the West Indies team physio to rush out and check on his player.
The physio is earning his money here with frequent visits to check on the batter. Kusal Mendis is down again, nothing related to the earlier hit on the helmet though. This is regarding a sprain he has felt on his right thigh. He is good to continue though.
16.3
0
Romario Shepherd To Kusal Mendis
On a length outside off, Kusal Mendis moves in and looks to ramp this over short fine leg, misses and the ball is collected by Shai Hope behind the stumps. Kusal Mendis looks in some pain though and this is something to do with his thigh on the right leg.
16.2
4
Romario Shepherd To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Brilliantly played away from the fielder for four. On a length, wide of off, Kusal Mendis jumps to his off and plays this late. Cuts this wide to the right of short third and the ball races away for four.
16.1
1
Romario Shepherd To Kusal Perera
Pace off, full and wide outside off, Kusal Perera stretches and drills this towards sweeper cover for one.
Over 16 : 140/1
6 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 215.6
K. Mendis
60 (45)
K. Perera
38 (29)
G. Motie
4-0-31-1
15.6
2
Gudakesh Motie To Kusal Mendis
Short and wide outside off, Kusal Mendis adjusts and slaps this through extra cover for a couple to end the over. 23 now needed of last 4 overs.
15.5
0
Gudakesh Motie To Kusal Mendis
Full and wide outside off, Kusal Mendis guides this to short third for no run.
The physio rushes in and it is Kusal Mendis undergoing a concussion check as the ball hits his helmet while he was looking to sweep. Everything looks good though.
Full Commentary
18 OV
13 Runs
A. Joseph to K. Perera K. Mendis
  • 217.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 1 WD 17.4
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
13 Runs
R. Shepherd to K. Perera K. Mendis
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 316.4
  • 416.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
6 Runs
G. Motie to K. Mendis
  • 415.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 215.6
15 OV
12 Runs
S. Joseph to K. Perera
  • 214.1
  • 414.2
  • 014.3
  • 214.4
  • 214.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
6 Runs
R. Chase to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 013.1
  • 213.2
  • 213.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
4 Runs
R. Shepherd to K. Perera K. Mendis
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
4 Runs
R. Chase to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
10 Runs
A. Joseph to K. Perera
  • 410.1
  • 010.2
  • 410.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
10 Runs
R. Chase to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 29.1
  • 69.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
10 Runs
G. Motie to K. Perera K. Mendis
  • 28.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 28.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
4 Runs
R. Chase to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
7 Runs
R. Shepherd to K. Mendis K. Perera
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
7 Runs
G. Motie to P. Nissanka K. Perera K. Mendis
  • 05.1
  • W 5.2
  • 15.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 2 WD 5.6
  • 05.6
5 OV
14 Runs
S. Joseph to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 64.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 64.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
8 Runs
G. Motie to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 1 WD 3.3
  • 23.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
11 Runs
F. Allen to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 22.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
15 Runs
A. Joseph to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 61.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
12 Runs
F. Allen to P. Nissanka
  • 00.1
  • 40.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss West Indies won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kusal Mendis
  • Player of the Series Pathum Nissanka
  • Umpire Prageeth Rambukwella (SL), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: West Indies 162/8 in 20.0 overs
  • West Indies 152/7 in 19.2 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 24 balls between R Powell (21) and G Motie (32)
  • West Indies 103/5 in 14.4 overs
  • West Indies 51/2 in 8.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 42/2
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 73 balls between K Mendis (47) and K Perera (51)
  • K Perera 15th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 35 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 152/1 in 16.5 overs
  • K Mendis 15th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 37 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 36 balls between K Mendis (25) and K Perera (23)
  • Sri Lanka 102/1 in 10.1 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between P Nissanka (38) and K Mendis (13)
  • Sri Lanka 52/0 in 4.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 67/1
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Match Poll

Who will win?

Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Kusal Mendis SL 113 56.50
Pathum Nissanka SL 104 34.66
Brandon King WI 91 30.33
Kusal Perera SL 85 42.50
Kamindu Mendis SL 70 35.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Maheesh Theekshana SL 5 5.60
Wanindu Hasaranga SL 5 8.54
Matheesha Pathirana SL 4 7.53
Romario Shepherd WI 4 8.60
Charith Asalanka SL 3 5.00
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