West India producing one of the most remarkable T20I chases in recent memory Sri Lanka With five wickets in the third and final T20I at Sabina Park, Kingston. Chasing 170 for victory, the hosts were heading for defeat in most of the innings before a phenomenal late attack turned the contest on its head. The dramatic victory completed a memorable turnaround and secured a three-match winning streak for the Caribbean side.
Shamar Joseph’s career-best figures spoil Sri Lanka’s batting efforts
Sri Lanka got off to a positive start despite losing after being asked to bat first Where in Mandy at the beginning of the innings. Pathum Nissanka finally found a rhythm on the tour, hitting 26 off 17 balls to be one of them. Shamar Yusif early sacrifices. The fast bowler was then removed Pawan Ratnayake With the next delivery to leave Sri Lanka under pressure inside the Powerplay.
The visitors rebuilt through a series of useful partnerships in the middle halves. Kamindu Mendis and Kamil Mishara steadied the innings before Dasun Shanaka added valuable momentum with a quick cameo. However, he has been a standout performer with the bat Dunith Wellalage43 of 28 deliveries produced mature tattoos. The left-hander regularly found the boundary off the off side and shared a crucial partnership of 49 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga.
West Indies fought brilliantly at the death when Sri Lanka looked set to go beyond the 175-run mark. A stunning direct hit Shefane Rutherford Hasaranga ran out, while Joseph came back to demolish the lower order in the final. As Sri Lanka were restricted to 169, the paceman finished with a career-best 5 for 33, including three wickets in the final over.
Rutherford and Holder power West Indies to a memorable victory
The chase was the worst possible start for the West Indies when captained Shai Umid on the opening set off. Shimron Hetmyer An aggressive 32 off 19 balls helped the hosts to 51 during the powerplay, but Sri Lanka’s spin trio soon strengthened their grip on the contest.
Hasanaga, Mahesh Theekshana and Wellalage dominated the middle passes, slowing down the scoring rate considerably. At 110 for 4 after 16 overs, West Indies still required 60 runs from just 24 deliveries and Sri Lanka firmly in control.
Rutherford, who got rid of two chances in his earlier innings, kept the West Indies alive with more aggressive batting. found excellent support from Rovman Powellwho smashed 33 runs and added 81 alongside Rutherford for the fifth wicket.
Turning sideways, Jason Holder produced a breathtaking cameo of 21 runs from just five balls. His late onslaught, combined with Rutherford’s unbeaten 54 to 40, helped West Indies to 170 for 5 in 19.4 and completed a highly polished performance from the Caribbean side.
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