Sri Lanka put in a dominant performance to beat West India by 73 runs In the second T20I at Dambulla on Tuesday (Oct. 15) to even the series at 1-1. Pathum Nissanka‘s well-made fifty and Dunith Wellalage‘s brilliant three-wicket haul was the standout performance that paved the way for a comprehensive Sri Lanka victory.
Pathum Nissanka’s aggression takes Sri Lanka to 162/5
After winning the toss and preferring to bat first, Sri Lanka got off to a slow start, with the West Indies bowlers keeping things tight in the power play. Nissanka, next to him Where in Mandymanaged just 8 runs in the first three innings. However, momentum shifted in the fourth when Nissanka unleashed a series of aggressive shots, including five consecutive boundaries. Shamar YusifIt puts Sri Lanka in a strong position. Nissanka’s 49-ball 54, laced with 9 fours and 1 six, set the tone for the innings as he forged a crucial partnership with Mendis (26). Kusal Perera (24).
Sri Lanka’s middle order contributed vital runs Kamindu Mendis (19) and Capt Charith Asalanka (9) took him to a competitive total of 162/5. The extras played a significant role, with West Indies conceding 20 runs, including 10 wides. Despite some disciplined bowling Gudakesh MovementConceding just 13 runs in their four overs, the rest of the West Indies attack struggled to contain Sri Lanka’s aggressive approach.
Also WATCH: 4,4,4,4,4 – Pathum Nissanka savages Shamar Joseph in 2nd T20I.
West Indies crumble under pressure: Dunith Wellalage’s magic
Chasing 163 to win, West Indies never found their footing as Sri Lanka’s bowlers ran riot. Mahesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage Demolishing West Indies’ top order, reducing them to 21/3 in the power play. Wellalage was particularly impressive in his debut T20I match against Sri Lanka, taking 3 wickets for just 9 runs in four overs, including key dismissals. Brandon King, Andre Fletcher and Roston Chase. Asalanka’s part-time off-spin also proved effective, claiming 2 wickets for 6 runs, with Theekshana clearing the tail, finishing with 2/7 from 3.1 overs. Although Rovman Powell20 and Alzarri Joseph‘s late 16th, West Indies were bundled out for a paltry 89 in 16.1 overs, falling behind by a massive 73 runs.
Great bowling performance from Sri Lanka
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