Evin Lewis Shines as West Indies Defeats Sri Lanka
Based on Evin Lewis’s stormy innings, West Indies won the third ODI match played against Sri Lanka in Pallekele by eight wickets. Rain disrupted the match due to which the match was reduced to 23 overs per innings. After the rain, Lewis’s bat started working and he scored 102 runs in 61 balls. Based on this stormy batting, the Windies achieved the target of 197 runs set by Sri Lanka by losing two wickets one over before
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Match Highlights
Sri Lanka batted first and scored 156 runs by losing three wickets. Under the Duckworth Lewis rule, West Indies got a target of 197 runs which they had no problem in achieving. Apart from Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford scored an unbeaten 50 runs with the help of four fours and three sixes in 26 balls from the Windies.
However, Sri Lanka had won the series by winning the first two matches. West Indies saved their honor by winning the last match. Also read- SL vs WI 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka defeated Windies with the help of debutant, Nisalanka also stole the show.
West Indies did not get a good start in front of the difficult target. Brendan King became the victim of Ashita Fernando after scoring 16 runs. He was able to score only 16 runs in 19 balls. Captain Shai Hope was also out after scoring 22 runs.
Here the match seemed to be going out of the grip of West Indies but Lewis and Rutherford batted strongly again and made a great partnership and scored 88 runs in 45 balls to give the team victory. Lewis has played his first ODI match after three years and created a storm as soon as he came.
Read Also: Sri Lanka vs. West Indies ODI Series Overview
Lewis’s Impact
Evin Lewis made a strong comeback, marking his first ODI appearance in three years with a stunning performance. His ability to dominate the bowling attack left Sri Lankan bowlers struggling, as none of the seven bowlers used could contain him. Lewis’s innings not only energized the team but also built Rutherford’s confidence, leading to a thrilling finish for the West Indies.
With this win, the West Indies ended the series on a high note, thanks to Evin Lewis’s remarkable innings.
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