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WI vs SL highlights, 1st ODI: Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 41 runs at Kingston
After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive 303/7, built around a crucial 136-run second-wicket partnership between Nissanka and Mendis. Charith Asalanka chipped in with 45, while Janith Liyanage remained unbeaten on 44 to provide the finishing touches.
In reply, West Indies captain Shai Hope led the chase with a 66-ball 56 and opener Justin Greaves struck 45 off 38 deliveries. However, despite a couple of promising partnerships, the hosts were bowled out for 262 in the final over.
The chase began steadily, with West Indies adding 50 runs for the opening wicket and another 52 for the third. But regular wickets disrupted their momentum and the required rate continued to rise. Roston Chase offered some resistance with 33, but his dismissal — bowled by Dushmantha Chameera — effectively ended the contest. Chameera finished as Sri Lanka's standout bowler with figures of 4/67.
Having won the toss on a surface expected to assist slower bowlers, West Indies opted to field first and made an early breakthrough when Kamindu Mendis departed for 12 in the seventh over.
Nissanka and Kusal Mendis then seized control of the innings, combining for 136 runs to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position. Mendis scored a brisk 72 from 62 balls before falling with the score at 158/2, while Nissanka continued to anchor the innings before being dismissed for 79 off 102 deliveries.
West Indies needed breakthroughs during the middle overs, but Asalanka and Liyanage frustrated the bowlers with a valuable 64-run stand for the fifth wicket, helping Sri Lanka cross the 300-run mark.
Hope's dismissal at 167/5 in the 31st over left West Indies with an uphill task, and the lower order failed to mount a serious challenge thereafter.
There was a brief interruption late in the match when a floodlight malfunction forced the players off the field because of bad light. By then, however, the result was virtually settled, with West Indies requiring 43 runs from just eight balls with one wicket in hand.
The second ODI of the three-match series will be played in Kingston on Saturday, with the final match scheduled for Monday at Sabina Park.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Slower one, outside off, Roston Chase blocks it back to the bowler.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Beaten! Flatter, outside off, Roston Chase has a waft at it but misses.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie, Short, on middle, Gudakesh Motie tucks it to square leg for a single.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Much fuller, on leg, Roston Chase flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Roston Chase, Turn and bounce, outside off, Roston Chase looks to slog it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down. The impact was outside off.
- Gudakesh Motie 16 (23)
- Roston Chase 18 (27)
Asitha Fernando to Gudakesh Motie, A tad fuller, outside off, Gudakesh Motie dabs it to backward point.
Asitha Fernando to Gudakesh Motie, Slows it up, outside off, Gudakesh Motie looks to cut it but misses.
Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase, Short, on middle, Roston Chase pulls it on the bounce towards deep square leg for a single.
Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase, Wide! Sways it down leg, Roston Chase looks to flick it but misses.
Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase, Too full, on off, Roston Chase digs it to mid-wicket.
Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase, Slows it up, outside off, Roston Chase drives it to the cover fielder.
Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase, Too full, on off, Roston Chase digs it back to the bowler.
- Gudakesh Motie 16 (21)
- Roston Chase 17 (23)
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie, Flatter, outside off, Gudakesh Motie cuts it through covers for a brace.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie, Too full, on off, Gudakesh Motie eases it to mid on.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie, Gudakesh Motie is safe! Quicker, turning in, on middle and leg. Gudakesh Motie leans on and looks to block it but misses as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Gudakesh Motie sends it upstairs to have a check. UltraEdge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was going over the stumps. The on-field decision is overturned to NOT OUT!
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie, FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller, on middle and leg, Gudakesh Motie picks it well and launches it over mid off for a boundary.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie, Full, on off, Gudakesh Motie pushes it to cover.
Wanindu Hasaranga to Gudakesh Motie, Flatter, down leg, Gudakesh Motie looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to catch it. No wide given so perhaps there was an edge or maybe the ball brushes his pads.
Alright then, Windies need 120 runs off 96 balls now. Also, Kusal Mendis will now get to choose one ball to continue for the rest of the inning according to the new rules. Wanindu Hasaranga is back into the attack.
- Gudakesh Motie 10 (15)
- Roston Chase 17 (23)
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Hard length, outside off, Gudakesh Motie taps it to cover for a single.
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Slows it up, outside off, Gudakesh Motie eases it to point.
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Shaping away, outside off, Gudakesh Motie slaps it to backward point.
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Slower one, outside off, Gudakesh Motie tries to slap it but misses.
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Much fuller, outside off, Gudakesh Motie drives it through covers for a brace.
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Hard length, outside off, Gudakesh Motie swings hard but misses.
- Roston Chase 17 (23)
- Gudakesh Motie 7 (9)
Dushmantha Chameera to Roston Chase, Back of a length, outside off, Roston Chase taps it to point.
Dushmantha Chameera to Roston Chase, FOUR! That's a clean stroke! Overpitched, outside off, Roston Chase leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.
Dushmantha Chameera to Gudakesh Motie, Too full, on off, Gudakesh Motie taps it to mid on for a quick single.
Dushmantha Chameera to Gudakesh Motie, FOUR! That's a good shot! Hard length, outside off, Gudakesh Motie opens the face of the bat and guides it through short third for a boundary.
Dushmantha Chameera to Gudakesh Motie, Much fuller, outside off, Gudakesh Motie tries to drive it but misses.
Dushmantha Chameera to Gudakesh Motie, Hard length, on off, Gudakesh Motie blocks it to the right of the bowler.
- Gudakesh Motie 2 (5)
- Roston Chase 13 (21)
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, A full toss, outside off, Gudakesh Motie taps it to mid off for a single.
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Back of a length, on leg, Gudakesh Motie tucks it to mid-wicket.
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Slower one, outside off, Gudakesh Motie leaves it alone.
Milan Rathnayake to Roston Chase, Good length, on leg, Roston Chase tucks it to wide of mid on for a single.
Milan Rathnayake to Gudakesh Motie, Slower one, outside off, Gudakesh Motie eases it to short third for a single.
Milan Rathnayake to Roston Chase, Hard length, on leg, Roston Chase tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Milan Rathnayake to Roston Chase, Wide! Sways it down the leg side, Roston Chase looks to flick it but misses.
- Gudakesh Motie 0 (1)
- Roston Chase 11 (19)
Dushmantha Chameera to Gudakesh Motie, Angling in, on a length, on leg. Gudakesh Motie blocks it back to the bowler.
With the dismissal of skipper Shai Hope, is the hope for a win for the Windies also gone? Time will tell. Gudakesh Motie walks up to the middle.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, OUT! TAKEN! Dushmantha Chameera gets the huge wicket of Shai Hope. The change in bowling has worked for the Lankans. Hard length, outside off, and slower too. Shai Hope looks to slap it but fails to control the shot. The ball lobs off the leading edge in the air towards backward point where Pavan Rathnayake takes an easy catch. Hope hangs his head in disappointment at this very soft dismissal. West Indies lose half their side now.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Angling in, on a length, on leg. Shai Hope tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Hard length, on off, Shai Hope blocks it to the on side.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, FOUR! Top shot from Shai Hope! Dushmantha Chameera goes full, outside off, Shai Hope drives it through covers. The fielder dives to his right near the fence but fails to stop it.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope, Nice and full, on off, Shai Hope blocks it back to the bowler.
- Shai Hope 50 (61)
- Roston Chase 11 (19)
Milan Rathnayake to Shai Hope, Fifty up for Shai Hope! His 31st ODI fifty. Hard length, on middle, Shai Hope tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. The skipper leading from the front for the Windies.
Milan Rathnayake to Shai Hope, On the stumps, a tad fuller, Shai Hope flicks it to mid-wicket.
Milan Rathnayake to Shai Hope, Full, outside off, Shai Hope pushes it to the fielder at extra cover.
Milan Rathnayake to Roston Chase, Back of a length, angling in, Roston Chase knocks it through wide of mid on for one more.
Milan Rathnayake to Shai Hope, Much fuller, on middle, Shai Hope flicks it through mid-wicket for one more.
Match Statistics
Venue
Sabina Park, Kingston
