17 October 2024 07:00 am Views - 1388
The first T20 saw Sri Lanka lose to West Indies by five wickets thanks to Evin Lewis and Brandon King who led from the front as they took the home bowlers to the cleaners.
Despite posting a formidable score, the West Indies chased down the target of 180 in 19.1 overs.
However, in the second T20I Sri Lanka turned the tables thanks to their spinner Dunith Wellalage (3/9) as the bowlers bundled out the Men from the Caribbean for a paltry 89.
Now, the third and final game will decide the winner of the series at the same venue.
The pitch is expected to be another spin-friendly wicket for the third game. The Sri Lankan spinners dominated the West Indian batters in the second match.
It will be another challenging time for the batters as the ball is likely to move and turn in the third T20I.
Skipper Charith Asalanka will look for a similar show to the last game as they look to boost their confidence ahead of the three ODI games, to be played at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy.
Sri Lanka Squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando and Asitha Fernando.
West Indies Squad: Rovman Powell (Captain), Roston Chase, Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer. (Agencies)