Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 20 runs in their last match of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Thursday in Abu Dhabi. Defending the target of 190, Sri Lanka restricted West Indies to 169/8 with a superb bowling show by Wanindu Hasaranga (2/19) and Binura Fernando (2/24). Shimron Hetmyer top-scored for West Indies with his unbeaten 81-run knock, followed by Nicholas Pooran (46). Earlier Sri Lanka scored 189 runs in 20 overs, where Charith Asalanka top-scored with his 68 runs. Asalanka added 91 runs for the second wicket with opener Pathum Nissanka (51) who smashed his second fifty of the ongoing T20 World Cup. With this loss, West Indies have been knocked out of the tournament. (SCORECARD)
T20 World Cup 2021 West Indies vs Sri Lanka Highlights From Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi
West Indies Playing XI: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran(w), Kieron Pollard(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul
Hello and welcome to the live blog of the West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup 2021 match. The defending champions West Indies are at the fifth spot in Group 1 points table with just a single win out of their three while Sri Lanka also are at the fourth position but tied at two points with the Kieron Pollard-led side. However, Sri Lanka are out of the tournament as this is the last game for them in the ongoing tournament. West Indies have two matches left in their campaign including this game, in order to qualify for the final four, they need to win both with a better net run-rate and have to count on England to beat South Africa.