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West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I Match Summary

WI vs SL, 2026 - T20 Summary

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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Match Ended   
157 (18.1/20)
194/6 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 37 runs
SL 194/6
Bat Top Batsmen
61 (40)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 152.50SR
58 (24)
  • 5x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 241.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 8.00
4
OVERS
32/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/2
R/W
WI 157/10
Bat Top Batsmen
43 (26)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 165.38SR
36 (26)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 138.46SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
3.1
OVERS
9/3
R/W
Bowler
ECON 9.50
4
OVERS
38/3
R/W
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That's a wrap - That is all from us from Sabina Park, where Sri Lanka have bounced back in style to level the three-match T20I series against West Indies. With the series now locked at 1-1, everything comes down to the decider on 14th June, Sunday, right here in Kingston, Jamaica. The final T20I is scheduled to begin at 12.30 am GMT, with both sides having one last shot at claiming the series. Join us then for what promises to be a thrilling finish. Until next time, goodbye and take care!
The victorious skipper of Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis praises his batting unit. First, he starts with Dunit's performance, the way he batted and put the pressure on the opposition really helped the team to post a good total on the board. Then he shifts to Kamil's innings, who played an anchor role for them, which is equally important for them. On being asked about their impactful changes in the playing XI, he says that they wanted to bring the lefty-righty combination in the middle order and that is the reason why they brought Kamil into the team. On being asked about the decider match, Mendis says that they will be ready to face the Windies. They will look forward to keeping things simple and playing basic cricket.
The captain of West Indies - On his stunning catch to dismiss Pavan Rathnayake, Shai Hope says the ball was heading to his right and he simply threw out a hand, with the catch sticking neatly. Assessing the defeat, he feels the West Indies fell short in execution despite having clear plans coming into the game. He admits the bowlers leaked a few extra runs but also believes the batters should have taken more responsibility during the chase. He adds that there are areas the team can improve on and that they will look to address them ahead of the next match. On chasing targets of 160 or more, he stresses the importance of playing to strengths while also adapting to the match situation. He feels the side has enough experience and quality, and that the issue is not poor batting but rather understanding key moments and executing better under pressure. Looking ahead to the final T20I, his message to the team is straightforward: go out and win the game.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Dasun Shanaka wins the award for his superb knock of 58 off 24. He starts off saying that this knock was very special for him as they wanted to keep the series alive, and he is happy that they got the win. On his batting approach, he says that from the moment he stepped onto the crease, he wanted to change the momentum of the game. He was asked to play normal cricket shots, and he tried to listen to the coaches' advice. He also adds that Kamil Mishara did extremely well, hitting a couple of boundaries, which made his job easier, and overall, it was a good game of cricket for them.
Presentation Time...
Sri Lanka seize control with the ball - Sri Lanka will be delighted with their bowling display. Dushmantha Chameera and Dunith Wellalage struck early before a chaotic spell, featuring missed chances off Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer, threatened to shift the momentum. However, Pavan Rathnayake's brilliant run out proved a turning point, allowing the spinners to take over. Wanindu Hasaranga picked up 3/38, Maheesh Theekshana removed Powell, and Chameera capped off a superb outing with 3/9 to help level the series.
From collapse to comeback - Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka posted a big total after stumbling to 43/3. It was the 103-run fifth-wicket partnership between Dasun Shanaka and Kamil Mishara that boosted the innings, with both getting to fiery fifties. Shamar Joseph was the pick of the bowlers with a three-fer, while Matthew Forde got a couple and Shamar Springer got one, but they leaked a bit too many at the death.
A chase unraveled - West Indies got off to the worst possible start, losing both openers inside two overs. However, then Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer launched a counter-attack. They did have some luck and made it count by putting together an 81-run stand, but Hettie's run out unraveled the chase, as both got out in the same over and it was a big collapse after that as they went from 108/4 to 122/8. Akeal Hosein and Shamar Joseph did hit a few lusty blows but that was never going to be enough.
We are going to a decider - A dominating performance from Sri Lanka and they have made it 1-1 in the series by completely outplaying the hosts. It is also a big confidence boost for the Lankans as they have broken a four-match losing streak in T20Is. West Indies did have their moments, both with bat and ball, but they just could not handle the pressure and will now have to look at a few things before the final game.
Over 18.1 : 157/10
0 Runs
  • W 18.1
R. Chase
17 (17)
S. Joseph
11 (4)
D. Chameera
3.1-0-9-3
18.1
W
Dushmantha Chameera To Roston Chase OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A wonderful catch taken by Kamindu Mendis and West Indies have been bowled out, scoring 157 runs. Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 37 runs. Dushmantha Chameera comes around the wicket and bowls on a good length, angling across. Roston Chase opens his stance and heaves it across the line. However, Chase gets the height more than the distance and the ball balloons toward the deep mid-wicket region, where Kamindu Mendis moves to his right and takes an excellent diving catch.
Over 18 : 157/9
13 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 617.6
S. Joseph
11 (4)
R. Chase
17 (16)
E. Malinga
3-0-41-0
17.6
6
Eshan Malinga To Shamar Joseph
SIX! With that West Indies need 38 runs off the last 12 deliveries. Half-volley delivery, outside off, Shamar Joseph clears his front foot and smokes it downtown for six more runs.
17.5
4
Eshan Malinga To Shamar Joseph
FOUR! Streaky! Full, angling across the batter. Shamar Joseph swings hard at it and induces an outside edge. The ball flies into the gap between short third and backward point for four runs.
17.4
1
Eshan Malinga To Roston Chase
Another tight-length delivery, pitching it around the yorker length, on leg. Roston Chase jams it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.3
0
Eshan Malinga To Roston Chase
Much fuller, just behind the yorker length, on off, with a hint of inswinger. Roston Chase jams it back to the bowler.
17.2
1
Eshan Malinga To Shamar Joseph
Slower delivery now, on a nagging length, outside off, Shamar Joseph punches it to long off for a single.
17.1
1
Eshan Malinga To Roston Chase
Full, outside off, Chase mistimes his heave to long on for a single.
Over 17 : 144/9
14 Runs
  • 616.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
S. Joseph
0 (1)
R. Chase
15 (13)
W. Hasaranga
4-0-38-3
16.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shamar Joseph
Around off, on a good length, Shamar Joseph attempts to sweep it away, but misses and wears on the pad.
Shamar Joseph is the last man in.
16.5
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Akeal Hosein OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! The wrong'un does the trick once again for Wanindu Hasaranga and he gets his third wicket. Full-length delivery, googly, outside off. Akeal Hosein sits down on one knee to slog sweep it, but fails to get the connection from the middle of the bat. The ball hits the upper portion of the bat and loops toward deep mid-wicket, where Kamil Mishara settles underneath the skier to take a good catch.
16.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Roston Chase
Short, outside off, Roston Chase punches it to deep point for one.
16.3
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Roston Chase
SIX! More runs! Much fuller, around off and middle. Roston Chase crouches down on one knee and sweeps it uppishly to clear the deep square leg fence for four runs.
16.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Akeal Hosein
DROPPED! Googly, outside off, Akeal Hosein sits down on one knee to loft it downtown once again, but ends up miscuing it toward mid off. The cover fielder runs backward toward the skier and the long on fielder comes in as well. However, none of the fielders attempted the catch as the ball dropped in between the fielders. Single taken.
16.1
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Akeal Hosein
SIX! Another biggie from Akeal Hosein. Juicy half-volley, just outside off. Akeal Hosein lofts it downtown for half a dozen.
Over 16 : 130/8
8 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 615.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
R. Chase
8 (11)
A. Hosein
7 (3)
M. Theekshana
4-0-34-1
15.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Roston Chase
Short and outside off, Roston Chase rocks back to drill it uppishly, over cover, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
15.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Akeal Hosein
Fuller, around off, Akeal Hosein drives it wide of cover for one.
15.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Akeal Hosein
Flat and overpitched, on off, Akeal Hosein jams it back to the bowler.
15.3
6
Maheesh Theekshana To Akeal Hosein
SIX! What a way to get off the mark. Pitches it much fuller, outside off, Akeal Hosein shuffles across the stumps and lofts his arms to unleash it over long on for a flat six.
15.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Roston Chase
Short, outside off, Roston Chase punches it to long on for a single.
15.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Roston Chase
Carrom ball, a touch fuller, wide outside off, Roston Chase looks to punch it from his back foot to cover, but it zips past the outside edge.
Akeal Hosein walks up next.
18 OV
13 Runs
E. Malinga to R. Chase S. Joseph
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 417.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
14 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Hosein R. Chase S. Joseph
  • 616.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • W 16.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
8 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Chase A. Hosein
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 615.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
1 Runs
D. Chameera to R. Chase S. Springer
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
10 Runs
D. Wellalage to M. Forde R. Chase S. Springer
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 613.3
  • W 13.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Rutherford R. Shepherd M. Forde R. Chase
  • W 12.1
  • W 12.2
  • 012.3
  • 1 LB 12.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
6 Runs
D. Shanaka to S. Rutherford R. Chase
  • 011.1
  • 1 WD 11.2
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
11 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Rutherford R. Chase
  • 210.1
  • 610.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
2 Runs
M. Theekshana to S. Hetmyer R. Powell S. Rutherford
  • 19.1
  • W 9.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • W 9.6
9 OV
11 Runs
W. Hasaranga to R. Powell S. Hetmyer
  • 08.1
  • 1 WD 8.2
  • 18.2
  • 48.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
18 Runs
M. Theekshana to S. Hetmyer R. Powell
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 47.3
  • 47.4
  • 17.5
  • 1 NB 7.6
  • 1 WD 7.6
  • 67.6
7 OV
13 Runs
E. Malinga to S. Hetmyer R. Powell
  • 16.1
  • 46.2
  • 66.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
6 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Powell S. Hetmyer
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
15 Runs
E. Malinga to R. Powell S. Hetmyer
  • 64.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 24.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
5 Runs
D. Chameera to R. Powell S. Hetmyer
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
11 Runs
D. Wellalage to R. Powell S. Hetmyer
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 62.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
3 Runs
D. Chameera to B. King S. Hetmyer R. Powell
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • W 1.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
7 Runs
D. Wellalage to B. King S. Hope S. Hetmyer
  • 10.1
  • 40.2
  • 20.3
  • 00.4
  • W 0.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Sabina Park, Kingston
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss West Indies won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 37 runs
  • Player of the Match Dasun Shanaka
  • Umpire Christopher Taylor (WI), Leslie Reifer (WI) and Deighton Butler (WI)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 194/6 in 20.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 39 balls between K Mishara (41) and D Shanaka (57)
  • D Shanaka 9th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 19 balls (4x4) (4x6)
  • K Mishara 4th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 33 balls (2x4) (3x6)
  • Sri Lanka 152/4 in 17.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 24 balls between K Mishara (12) and D Shanaka (36)
  • Sri Lanka 103/4 in 13.3 overs
  • K Mendis dropped on 24 by M Forde in 12.1 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 71/3 in 10.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 52/3 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 43/2
  • West Indies 151/9 in 17.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (12.2 ovs): R Shepherd against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 2, SL: 2) (Retained)
  • West Indies 100/4 in 10.3 overs
  • Drinks: West Indies 90/3 in 9.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between S Hetmyer (21) and R Powell (29)
  • West Indies 52/2 in 6.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 47/2
  • Referral 2 (1.3 ovs): SL against B King (LBW) Successful (WI: 2, SL: 2)
  • Referral 1 (0.5 ovs): SL against S Hope (LBW) Successful (WI: 2, SL: 2)
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