Having won the first ODI, Sri Lanka will want to forge ahead in this 3 match series. The hosts completed a magnificent win in the series opener with debutant Nishan Madushka and Charith Asalanka shining with the bat, the Windies will be keen to bounce back on today (Wednesday 23rd Oct).
The rain effected match was reduced the West Indies to 185 for 4 in 38.3 overs and Sri Lanka had to score 232 in 37 overs ,Sri Lanka scored 234 in 31.5 overs losing 5 wickets and having scored the required rate with 31 balls to spare according to the DLS method
“Cricket – SL vs WI 2nd ODI today at Pallekele”
Sri Lanka did it magnificently as the 137-run partnership between skipper Charith Asalanka and debutant Nishan Madushka came in very quick time when the hosts were required to chase down a DLS adjusted target. West Indies had to come up with a better bowling plan especially in the middle overs when the partnership was building on and they practically had no answers.
Sri Lanka too sort of were in danger of losing the plot with the ball when the partnership between Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase started to threaten but the rain interrupted at probably the right time. Sri Lanka will eye a much more clinical performance while the visitors will have a win on their minds.
Teams
Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando
West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Hayden Walsh
