Sri Lanka’s Comeback in 2nd T20, Defeats West Indies by 73 Runs

Sri Lanka Levels Series with Dominant Win

The three-match T20 series between Sri Lanka and West Indies is underway. The second match of this series was very important for Sri Lanka. To level the series, it was necessary to win the second match. Sri Lanka faced West Indies in the second match. Sri Lanka had a good idea of ​​the pitch. So immediately after winning the toss, he decided to bat first. Sri Lanka scored 162 runs for the loss of 5 wickets at a cautious but 7.67-run rate. Also challenged for 163 runs for victory.

It seemed that this challenge would be as easy as the first T20 match. But nothing like that happened. The West Indies left collapsed like a house of cards. A batsman could not put up a big score. The leading batsmen returned to the tent on single runs. Dunith Vellalaghe bowled the best. He conceded just 9 runs in 4 overs and conceded 3 wickets. Mahesh Thikshana took 2 wickets, Charith Aslanka took 2 wickets, Vanindu Hasranga 2 wickets, and Mathisha Pathirana 1 wicket.

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West Indies Crumble Under Pressure

As the pitch was predictable, the Sri Lankan captain predicted the runs at the toss. He had made it clear then that 160-170 would be a lot on this pitch. As it happened . Sri Lanka scored 162 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs as planned and challenged 163 runs for victory. But the West Indies innings faltered while chasing these runs. The West Indies team managed to score only 89 runs all out. Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 73 runs to level the series 1-1.

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Series Decider on October 17

The third and final match of the series will be played on October 17. Therefore, the importance of this match has increased. The series will go to the team that wins this match. Therefore, there has been a lot of interest among the sports fans regarding this match.

Playing XI:

• West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher (wicketkeeper), Roston Chase, Sherfan Rutherford, Rovman Powell (captain), Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Alzari Joseph, Gudakesh Motti, Shamar Joseph
• Sri Lanka: Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charit Aslanka (captain), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellage, Mahesh Thekshana, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.