Sri Lanka Set a competitive total of 162/5 in the second T20I clash against West Indiain Dambulla on Tuesday (October 15). Sri Lanka faced a slow start as the opening pair after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Pathum Nissanka and where in mendis he managed just 8 runs in the first three overs. However, the momentum of the game changed dramatically in the fourth period, largely due to Nissanka’s aggressive hitting game. His quick acceleration set the tone for Sri Lanka’s innings, building the pressure after a cautious start.
Pathum Nissanka’s explosive knock: Five boundaries in a row
The turning point of Sri Lanka’s innings came in the fourth over Shamar Yusif. Struggling to score early, Nissanka conceded five consecutive boundaries off Joseph, scoring 25 runs in one go. The sequence started with a bye leg run towards the boundary, but the real action started on the second delivery when Nissanka hit it hard over extra cover.
He continued his onslaught with a top edge boundary over short fine leg, followed by a drive over wide mid on. Nissanka was not finished yet; He read the short fifth ball perfectly and pulled it towards backward square leg for his fourth boundary. He completed the game by cutting a slower length ball past backward point for the fifth four. It completely changed the complexion of the match as Nissanka’s aggression forced the West Indies to be on the back foot.
We present the video:
Pathum Nissanka, bow down!
The Lanka opener showed his range by hitting Shamar Joseph all over the park in a distance that spanned 6 boundaries!
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Sri Lanka’s innings and West Indies bowling struggle
Nissanka’s knock of 54 off 49 balls with 9 fours and 1 six was the highlight of Sri Lanka’s innings. With his 77th opening partnership Where in Mandy (26 off 25 balls) provided a strong platform for the middle order. Kusal Perera He contributed to Sri Lanka’s acceleration in the middle overs, adding a quick 24 off 16 balls. Despite losing wickets in the latter stages, Kamindu Mendis (19 off 14) and Charith Asalanka (7 off 9) resulted in useful runs to help Sri Lanka reach 162/5 in 20 overs.
For West Indies, Romario Shepherd (2/23) and Alzarri Joseph (1/33) was the pick of the bowlers. Nevertheless, they struggled to contain Sri Lanka’s top order, with Joseph (1/35) bearing the brunt of Nissanka’s attack. Gudakesh Movement He delivered a highly economical spell, conceding just 13 runs in 4 overs, but the rest of the bowling attack leaked runs, allowing Sri Lanka to post a difficult result.
