West Indies vs Sri Lanka, SL in WI, 3 ODIs, 2026 Jun 3 Full score card

OUT! TAKEN! Well, that is it. SRI LANKA WIN BY 41 RUNS! Charith Asalanka gets the final wicket and gets the job done with four deliveries to spare. Flighted and fuller, outside off. Jayden Seales charges down the track to hit big to the leg side, but induces the top edge. The ball balloons toward backward point, where Janith Liyanage runs forward and takes the catch safely.

Short, outside off, Jayden Seales punches it back to the bowler.

Charith Asalanka to bowl the final over. Can he bowl the Windies out here?

Back of a length, angling in, around the pads of the batter. Shamar Joseph tucks it to the leg side and the bowler charges instantly so that the batters can't get a single. Dushmantha Chameera bowled out with the figures of 10-0-67-4.

Much fuller, on middle, Jayden Seales flicks it to wide long on for a single.

Good news! The light tower is back on now, and we should not be too far from resumption. In fact, we are good to go again.

Oh..no! Looks like the on-field umpires have deemed that the light is not good enough to continue. One of the floodlight towers has gone off, which seems to be the issue here. So, play has been stopped due to BAD LIGHT with just 8 balls remaining. We can see the Sri Lankan players sitting on the ground in a circle, with some of them doing some stretching. Stick with us for further news.

Game stopped due to : Bad Light

NO BALL! Fuller, around off, Jayden Seales jams it back to the bowler. Chameera overstepped the popping crease and the umpire signals a No Ball. Free Hit coming up...

Fires a back-of-a-length delivery, angling in, toward the batter. Jayden Seales swivels to pull it, but misses and takes a blow on his left forearm.

Yorker once again, around off, Shamar Joseph jams it to long on for a single.

Yorker, around off, Jayden Seales makes room and digs it to mid off for one.

Jayden Seales is the last man in.

OUT! CASTLED! Make it four for Dushmantha Chameera. He sees the batter shuffling across to cover the stumps. Chameera bowls much fuller, just behind the yorker length at the stumps. Forde opens his stance with an intent to go big regardless of watching the delivery. He ends up looking to flick it, but misses on the inside edge as the ball goes between his legs and rattles the off stump.

Full, outside off, Shamar Joseph looks to smash it away but misses.

Full toss, on pads, Matthew Forde clisp it to long on for a single.

FOUR BYES! Some free runs for West Indies. Milan Rathnayake sees the batter making room, so he follows and fires it much fuller, aiming at the pads of the batter. Matthew Forde looks to flick it, but misses. However, the ball nutmegs the batter and zips past the left of the keeper, who offers a dive but fails to stop it. It dribbles away for four runs to deep fine leg.

Slower bouncer, on off. Matthew Forde shuffles across the stump to heave it away, but gets beaten on the top edge.

Change of pace, a touch fuller in length, on middle. Forde whips it to the right of the deep mid-wicket fielder and gets a couple of runs.

On a good length, just outside off, Matthew Forde drills it to long off and denies the single.

Sri Lanka have been handed a penalty for slow over rate. They can only have four fielders outside the circle for the remaining 3 overs.

Another bouncer to end the over, around the shoulder of the batter. Shamar Joseph swivels and swings his blade to pull, but yet again fails to hit it.

Back of a length, on off, Shamar Joseph nudges it toward the vacant square leg region and gets a couple of runs.

Chameera bends his back and offers a bouncer, on off. Shamar Joseph misses his pull shot.

Yorker, outside off, Frode jams it to mid off and gets a single.

On a good length, outside off, Matthew Forde punches it to the right of the cover-point fielder for a couple of runs.

Much fuller, on middle, angling in. Shamar Joseph tries to flick it off his pads, but offers the short early and gets the connection on the outside edge, before the ball rolls to cover. Single taken.

Dushmantha Chameera replaces Wanindu Hasaranga.

On a good length, on off, Shamar Joseph charges down the track and swats it from the inner part of his bat to long on for a single.

A bit slower and fuller, around the tramline, outside off. Shamar Joseph takes a step toward the off side to hit it away, but misses.

SIX! Sweet connection from the willow! Good-length delivery, wide outside off, Shamar Joseph heaves it across the line with a cross-bat and sails it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen.

Short, on middle, Matthew Forde whips it to deep square leg for one.

WIDE! Another slower delivery, but this time it goes down the leg side. Matthew Forde attempts to pull but misses.

WIDE! A slower bouncer now, on middle, but that one sails over the helmet of the batter. Matthew Forde looks to upper cut it but misses.

Much fuller, just outside off, Shamar Joseph punches it to deep cover for one.

Milan Rathnayake starts off with a slower one, angling away from the batter. Shamar Joseph goes for a wild swing across the line, but his swing is nowhere near the delivery.

Milan Rathnayake cones back into the attack now.

Slightly quicker, shortish and around off, turns away, Matthew Forde opens the bat face but guides it straight to short third. 70 needed in 30 balls now.

Flighted, full and on off, Matthew Forde defends it on the front foot.

Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away, Matthew Forde lunges out to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Flatter, full and on middle, Matthew Forde pushes it back to the bowler.

Goes short and around off, Matthew Forde steers it away to point this time.

FOUR! Nice shot! Floated, short and outside off, Matthew Forde uses the width on offer and cuts it away through backward point for a boundary.

Flatter, full and on middle and leg, Matthew Forde tucks it through square leg for one more. Maheesh Theekshana finishes off his spell with superb figures of 10-1-26-2.

Short again and on middle, Matthew Forde pats it back to the bowler.

Drops it short and on middle, Shamar Joseph nudges it towards mid-wicket for a run.

Floated, full and on off, Shamar Joseph uses his feet to slog it across the line but gets an inside edge past the keeper and wide of short fine for a couple of runs. Oh..there is a check for a short run. The replay shows that Joseph's bat gets stuck while turning back for the second run, and he gets nothing behind the line. The umpire signals a short run.

Big appeal for LBW, but turned down! An arm ball, shortish and on off, spins in sharply. Shamar Joseph looks to punch it but his bat gets stuck behind his pad and the ball hits his front pad. It looks close but the umpire shakes his head.

Beauty! Tossed up, full and on off, grips and turns away, Shamar Joseph gets forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Slows it up, full and on leg, Shamar Joseph looks to work it away but gets a leading edge towards long on for one.

FOUR! Good hit! Flighted, full and around off, Shamar Joseph goes down on one knee and swipes it cleanly between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.

Flatter, short and on middle, Shamar Joseph clips it onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side.

Goes short and around off, turns away, Matthew Forde reaches out and punches it towards extra cover for a single.

A leg-break now, full and around off, turns away, Matthew Forde goes for the slog again but misses.

A googly, full and on middle, turns in, Matthew Forde goes down for the slog sweep but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Matthew Forde blocks it out. 83 needed in 48 balls now.

Slows it up, short and outside off, turns away, Shamar Joseph stabs it past short cover for a run.

Dragged back, on middle, Matthew Forde punches it down to long on for a single.

Goes short again, on middle and leg, Matthew Forde stays back and keeps it out to the leg side.

Short and on middle, Matthew Forde pats it down the pitch. Maheesh Theekshana quickly moves to his right and makes a sliding stop.

Floated, full and on leg, Matthew Forde clips it towards mid-wicket.

Overpitched and around off, Shamar Joseph drives it wide of mid off for a brace.

Third wicket for Dushmantha Chameera. Shamar Joseph walks up next.

OUT! TIMBER! Dushmantha Chameera gets his man this time. He goes full and straight again, on middle and off, angles in a bit. Alzarri Joseph takes a couple of steps forward but ends up yorking himself. He tries to clip it across the line, but makes no contact as the ball goes under his bat and rattles into the off pole. Lanka are just two wickets away from the win now.

So close! A fine yorker, on off, tails in again, Alzarri Joseph is late to get his bat down in time and misses as the ball misses the off pole by a whisker.

This might be the final nail on the coffin. Alzarri Joseph strides out toward the center of the park as number nine.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Dushmantha Chameera has all but crushed the hopes of the Windies now. He serves a fireball at 143.3 kph, on middle, gets it to tail back in late. Roston Chase clears his front leg and has a swing across the line. He loses his shape and misses the length completely as it goes through to crash into the stumps. End of a fighting knock from Chase, but it looks like it won't be enough for the hosts.

Back of a length and on off, Matthew Forde dabs it in front of point for a run.

On a length and on off, Roston Chase pushes it towards extra cover for a single.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the inner ring till the end of the game.

Short, outside off, Matthew Forde backs away and looks to poke at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge. There's an appeal for caught behind but the umpire says nothing.

A massive moment in the context of the game. Matthew Forde walks out to bat now.

OUT! CAUGHT! Maheesh Theekshana rejoins the attack and breaks the 47-run partnership. Flighted and fuller, on off. Gudakesh Motie looks to loft it over the long off fence, but fails to get the timing right. The ball flies toward the right of Milan Rathnayake, in the long off region and he pouches the catch safely near his chest.

Fuller, on middle, Roston Chase whips it to the right of the long on fielder for a single.

Carrom ball, on a length, outside off, Chase looks to block it awya but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Swing and a miss! Theekshana drags his length back, outside off, offering a bit flight. Roston Chase looks to spank it through cover but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Full, on off, Roston Chase works it to short mid-wicket.

Maheesh Theekshana replaces Asitha Fernando.

On a nagging length, around off, Chase pushes it through the vacant point region and gets a single to get the strike for the next over.

FOUR! That has been clubbed away by Chase! Change of pace from Chameera, pitching it on a good length, on the sixth stump. Roston Chase clears his front foot and lofts it over the mid off fielder for four runs.

WIDE! A bumper, around the tramline, wide outside off, nipping it further away from the batter. Roston Chase drops his stance and gets a bonus run.

A touch fuller, slanting in, around the pads of the batter, Gudakesh Motie clips it to square leg and gets a single. 97 runs needed off 68 balls.

On a good length, just outside off. Gudakesh Motie attempts to lash it through cover but gets beaten.

Back of a length, on off, Chase eases it to cover and gets a single.

On a back of a length, on middle, Roston Chase shuffles across the stump to scoop it but misses.

Dushmantha Chameera (6-0-45-1) comes back into the attack.

Yorker, wide outside off, Motie leans toward the off side to get something on his willow but fails to get the connection.

FOUR! Crucial runs for the Windies! Much fuller, pitching it way outside off, angling away. Gudakesh Motie crouches down, extends his arms and slices it over backward point for a single.

Full, outside off, Gudakesh Motie mistimes his shot and ends up hitting it back to the bowler.

Free Hit delivery! Nails a yorker, around the boots of the batter. Roston Chase clears his front leg and jams it to the leg side. Single taken.

NO BALL! Slower, but sprays it down the leg side, Chase looks to flick but misses. Initially, the umpire gives a wide, but later on he changes it to a No Ball, as Fernando has overstepped the popping crease. Free Hit coming up next... 200 UP FOR THE WINDIES!

FOUR! Excellent shot! Much fuller, around the pads of the batter. Roston Chase with the flick of the wrists, clips it to deep backward square leg for four runs.

Angling in, down the leg side, pitching it fuller. Roston Chase comes down the track but yorks himself. Chase looks to dig it out, but gets beaten.

Flatter, outside off, Roston Chase knocks it down to long off for a single.

Slower one, outside off, Roston Chase blocks it back to the bowler.

Beaten! Flatter, outside off, Roston Chase has a waft at it but misses.

Short, on middle, Gudakesh Motie tucks it to square leg for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Roston Chase flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Turn and bounce, outside off, Roston Chase looks to slog it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down. The impact was outside off.

A tad fuller, outside off, Gudakesh Motie dabs it to backward point.

Slows it up, outside off, Gudakesh Motie looks to cut it but misses.

Short, on middle, Roston Chase pulls it on the bounce towards deep square leg for a single.

Wide! Sways it down leg, Roston Chase looks to flick it but misses.

Too full, on off, Roston Chase digs it to mid-wicket.

Slows it up, outside off, Roston Chase drives it to the cover fielder.

Too full, on off, Roston Chase digs it back to the bowler.

Flatter, outside off, Gudakesh Motie cuts it through covers for a brace.

Too full, on off, Gudakesh Motie eases it to mid on.

Gudakesh Motie is safe! Quicker, turning in, on middle and leg. Gudakesh Motie leans on and looks to block it but misses as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Gudakesh Motie sends it upstairs to have a check. UltraEdge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was going over the stumps. The on-field decision is overturned to NOT OUT!

FOUR! Nicely played! Fuller, on middle and leg, Gudakesh Motie picks it well and launches it over mid off for a boundary.

Full, on off, Gudakesh Motie pushes it to cover.

Flatter, down leg, Gudakesh Motie looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to catch it. No wide given so perhaps there was an edge or maybe the ball brushes his pads.

Alright then, Windies need 120 runs off 96 balls now. Also, Kusal Mendis will now get to choose one ball to continue for the rest of the inning according to the new rules. Wanindu Hasaranga is back into the attack.

Hard length, outside off, Gudakesh Motie taps it to cover for a single.

Slows it up, outside off, Gudakesh Motie eases it to point.

Shaping away, outside off, Gudakesh Motie slaps it to backward point.

Slower one, outside off, Gudakesh Motie tries to slap it but misses.

Much fuller, outside off, Gudakesh Motie drives it through covers for a brace.

Hard length, outside off, Gudakesh Motie swings hard but misses.

Back of a length, outside off, Roston Chase taps it to point.

FOUR! That's a clean stroke! Overpitched, outside off, Roston Chase leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.

Too full, on off, Gudakesh Motie taps it to mid on for a quick single.

FOUR! That's a good shot! Hard length, outside off, Gudakesh Motie opens the face of the bat and guides it through short third for a boundary.

Much fuller, outside off, Gudakesh Motie tries to drive it but misses.

Hard length, on off, Gudakesh Motie blocks it to the right of the bowler.

A full toss, outside off, Gudakesh Motie taps it to mid off for a single.

Back of a length, on leg, Gudakesh Motie tucks it to mid-wicket.

Slower one, outside off, Gudakesh Motie leaves it alone.

Good length, on leg, Roston Chase tucks it to wide of mid on for a single.

Slower one, outside off, Gudakesh Motie eases it to short third for a single.

Hard length, on leg, Roston Chase tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Wide! Sways it down the leg side, Roston Chase looks to flick it but misses.

Angling in, on a length, on leg. Gudakesh Motie blocks it back to the bowler.

With the dismissal of skipper Shai Hope, is the hope for a win for the Windies also gone? Time will tell. Gudakesh Motie walks up to the middle.

OUT! TAKEN! Dushmantha Chameera gets the huge wicket of Shai Hope. The change in bowling has worked for the Lankans. Hard length, outside off, and slower too. Shai Hope looks to slap it but fails to control the shot. The ball lobs off the leading edge in the air towards backward point where Pavan Rathnayake takes an easy catch. Hope hangs his head in disappointment at this very soft dismissal. West Indies lose half their side now.

Angling in, on a length, on leg. Shai Hope tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Hard length, on off, Shai Hope blocks it to the on side.

FOUR! Top shot from Shai Hope! Dushmantha Chameera goes full, outside off, Shai Hope drives it through covers. The fielder dives to his right near the fence but fails to stop it.

Nice and full, on off, Shai Hope blocks it back to the bowler.

Fifty up for Shai Hope! His 31st ODI fifty. Hard length, on middle, Shai Hope tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. The skipper leading from the front for the Windies.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Shai Hope flicks it to mid-wicket.

Full, outside off, Shai Hope pushes it to the fielder at extra cover.

Back of a length, angling in, Roston Chase knocks it through wide of mid on for one more.

Much fuller, on middle, Shai Hope flicks it through mid-wicket for one more.

Hard length, on middle, Roston Chase tucks it through square leg for a single.

Wanindu Hasaranga is walking off the field. During his last spell, he was having some problems around his neck. Also, Milan Rathnayake is back into the attack.

Quicker, on off, Roston Chase taps it to mid on for a single.

Short, on off, Shai Hope knocks it uppishly through the right of the bowler for a single.

Fired in, on leg, Shai Hope flicks it to mid-wicket.

SIX! That has come after a long time! Flighted up, on off, Shai Hope gets down on one knee and plunders it downtown for a biggie.

Fullish again, on off, Roston Chase knocks it down the ground for one more.

Much fuller, on off, Shai Hope drives it through covers for a single.

DRINKS! Sri Lanka have pulled things back nicely in the middle overs, and the game is poised nicely here. Shai Hope is fighting hard for his team, but he is running out of partners, and will hope that Roston Chase can give him some stability from the other end to take this game deep. The spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga are causing trouble for the batters, and the hosts will be hoping to see them off without further damage and see how to go about things after that. It is tough to pick a winner here as both teams are giving everything to get control of proceedings.

Too full, outside off, Shai Hope drives it to cover for a single.

Nice and full, on leg, Roston Chase flicks it to mid-wicket for a run.

Much fuller, on leg, Shai Hope taps it to mid on.

Short, on leg, Roston Chase tucks it to square leg for a single.

Too full, on leg, Roston Chase flicks it to square leg.

Flatter, outside off, Roston Chase looks to play a reverse sweep but misses.

A bit short, on leg, Roston Chase turns it through square leg for a single.

Too full, on leg, Roston Chase flicks it to square leg.

Quicker, outside off, Roston Chase blocks it to the fielder at short third.

Turn and bounce, outside off, Shai Hope punches it to cover for a single.

Full, on off, Roston Chase knocks it down the ground for a single.

Roston Chase is safe! Fired in, on leg, with a hint of turn. Roston Chase gets low and looks to reverse sweep it but gets a blow on his body. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Roston Chase has a chat with Shai Hope and decides to send it upstairs. UltraEdge shows a flat line and Ball Tracking shows that the ball is going over the leg stump. The on-field decision is overturned to NOT OUT.

Too full, on off, Shai Hope blocks it back to the bowler.

Too full, on leg, Roston Chase turns it to square leg for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana keeps it on leg, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short, on off, Shai Hope blocks it back to the bowler.

Fired in, on leg, Roston Chase sweeps it to backward square leg for another single.

Flatter, outside off, Shai Hope taps it to point for a single.

Flighted and fuller, pitching on off and turns away. Roston Chase attempts a sweep shot, but fails to connect it and gets pinged on the pad.

A bit more flat trajectory, fuller in length, on off, Roston Chase defends it to the off side.

Tossed up, fuller, on middle, Chase clips it to the left of the backward square leg fielder.

Short, just outside off, Hope fends it to deep cover for one.

Short, on middle, Roston Chase flicks it to long on for a single.

Out goes Sherfane Rutherford, in comes Roston Chase.

OUT! LBW! Another appeal goes round and this time the umpire raises his finger. Wanindu Hasaranga pulls off his iconic celebration, but he needs to wait as Sherfane Rutherford asks for a referral. This is fuller, with some flight to offer, on middle. Sherfane Rutherford gets on his front foot and tries to defend it, but it sneaks past the inside edge and thumps the front pad. The UltraEdge shows no bat involvement, and the Ball Tracking turns three reds. Sri Lanka get their fourth wicket now.

WIDE! Appeal for caught behind, but the umpire says nothing. However, Kusal Mendis opts for a review here. Fuller, down the leg side. Sherfane Rutherford looks to sweep it but misses. The UltraEdge pops up and shows that there's no bat involved. Sri Lanka lose both the reviews.

Overthrow! Full-length delivery, outside off, Sherfane Rutherford fends it to cover-point. The cover fielder moves to his right and has a shy as he spots the batter, who sets off for a single. But Hope rejects the call in time and sends Rutherford back at the striker's end. The short fine leg fielder moves to his right and dives to get a hand on it but only makes a half-stop. Meanwhile, the batter gets a single.

Drags his length back, does Theekshana, on middle. Shai Hope hangs back and flicks it to square leg for one.

Fuller, around off, Sherfane Rutherford drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

Tossed up, full, on off, Sherfane Rutherford defends it back to the bowler.

A touch fuller, around off, Sherfane Rutherford eases it away to cover.

Pitches it up, fuller, on off, Sherfane Rutherford looks to flick it but gets the outside edge, before the ball rolls to cover.

Pitches it up, fuller, on off, Sherfane Rutherford drives it gently to mid off and gets a single.

Nails a yorker, on middle, Sherfane Rutherford looks steady and digs it back to the bowler.

Back of a length, just outside off, Sherfane Rutherford pats it to cover.

Bumper, on middle, Sherfane Rutherford looks to go for a pull, but ends up leaveing it to the keeper.

Much fuller, just behind the yorker length, on middle, Shai Hope jams it to long on for a single.

Back of a length, on off, Sherfane Rutherford pulls it from the inner part of his bat to deep fine leg for one.

Full, around off, Shai Hope pushes it to backward point.

Short again, outside off, Sherfane Rutherford cuts it to the left of the point fielder and gets across for one run.

Short, around middle, Hope knocks it to long on for one.

Fuller, outside off, Hope eases it to cover.

Short, around off, Shai Hope pushes it back to the bowler.

Full, outside off, Hope looks to stab it to cover but fails to find the connection.

Kamindu Mendis takes a blinder to dismiss Keacy Carty. Sherfane Rutherford is the next batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! Oh, what a take it is from Kamindu Mendis. This is a fuller delivery, angling in, on middle. Keacy Carty flicks it uppishly toward the right of the short mid-wicket fielder. Kamindu Mendis flings himself to his right, extends his right hand and grabs an absolute stunner. A much-needed wicket for Sri Lanka.

Yorker, on off, Shai Hope jams it to short third for one.

Much fuller, on middle, Shai Hope clips it to the right of the short mid-wicket fielder. However, the fielder dives but fails to get the ball. The batters get the first run and decide for the second one. The fielder gets up, runs back, and has a shy at the bowler's end, but misses. A direct hit would have had Carty there. Also, that brings the 50-run stand between these two batters.

Fuller, on off, Hope pushes it to cover.

Back of a length, outside off, Keacy Carty cuts it to the deep backward point region for a single.

FOUR! Up and just over the fielder. Pitches it up, does Asitha Fernando, on off. Keacy Carty uses his bottom hand and lofts it beautifully, over the mid off fielder and gets four runs.The fielder backtracks and leaps to catch it one handed, but fails to get the better.

Darts this one full and on middle, Shai Hope jams it down the pitch.

Slows it up, full and on leg, Shai Hope drills it down the ground. Charith Asalanka quickly moves to his right on the follow-through and dives to make the stop.

Flighted, full and on off, Keacy Carty drives it down to long off for a run.

A bit short and around off, Shai Hope steers it away through point for a single.

Floated, full and on middle, Shai Hope knocks it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Welcome to the attack, Charith Asalanka! Tossed up, full and on middle, Shai Hope backs away, gets under it and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Slight halt! Shai Hope is struggling with some cramps. The physio is out in the middle to have a check. All fine now and we are good to continue. Charith Asalanka comes into the attack now.

Back of a length and around off, Keacy Carty swats it wide of short mid-wicket, where the fielder dives to his left to make a fine stop.

On a length and on off, Shai Hope pushes it through covers for one. Nelson on the board.

SIX! That is a top shot! Full again and on off, in the slot as well. Shai Hope hits through the line and launches it over the long off fence. He puts his head down as soon as he hits it, as he knew it was going to be a biggie.

Touch fuller and around off, Shai Hope drives it wide of cover, where the fielder gets a hand to take the sting out of it as the ball rolls behind him. Two taken.

Back of a length and on off, Shai Hope stabs it out towards extra cover.

Fuller and on middle, Shai Hope drives it down the pitch. Asitha Fernando sticks out his right hand but it goes past it and hits the stumps at the bowler's end. If Fernando had touched it, Carty was a goner.

Slower through the air, full and on off, does not spin much. Keacy Carty looks to go over covers but loses his bottom hand and misses.

Shorter in length and around leg, Shai Hope nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

Flighted, full and on off, Keacy Carty eases it down to long off for another run.

A loopy low full toss, on leg, Shai Hope drills it down to long on for a run. 100 UP FOR THE WINDIES!

Tossed up, full and on off, Shai Hope pushes it towards short cover.

Floated, full and on leg, Keacy Carty tucks it through mid-wicket for a single. West Indies need 205 runs in 197 balls.

Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Shai Hope tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Hits the deck hard, on middle, Shai Hope pushes it back to the bowler.

In the blockhole, outside off, Keacy Carty squeezes it out to third man for a run.

Good length and on off, Keacy Carty drops it in front of point and wants the run but is sent back.

Goes fuller and around off, Keacy Carty drives it aerially and wide of sweeper cover for a brace.

Back of a length and around off, Shai Hope punches it through covers for a single.

Looped up, full and on off, Shai Hope pushes it through covers for one.

Floated, full and on off, Shai Hope opens the bat face and steers it to point.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Keacy Carty hits it a bit uppishly but well wide of the diving short mid-wicket fielder. The ball rolls to long on for a run.

Flighted, full and on leg, Shai Hope drills it down to long on for a single.

Drops it short and outside off, Shai Hope cuts it away to point.

Tossed up, full and around off, Shai Hope drives it towards short cover.

Keeps it full, on off, Shai Hope knocks it to left of mid on for a single.

Overthrows! Length, outside off, Shai Hope taps it to short third. The fielder makes a direct hit at the batter's end. The ball parries towards deep mid-wicket as the batters collect two runs. The umpire checks for a possible run out and confirms that Shai Hope had his bat in the crease.

Hard length, around the waist, Keacy Carty flicks it to backward square leg for a single.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Shai Hope steers it to point for one more.

Fullish, on leg, Keacy Carty flicks it through wide of mid on for a single.

A tad fuller, on off, Keacy Carty blocks it back to the bowler.

DRINKS! At the moment, West Indies are slightly ahead in the chase. However, they do have two relatively new batters at the crease who are looking to build up another partnership. The openers gave them the perfect boost in this big chase, and now the middle order must step up for them. Sri Lanka will be hoping that with the field restrictions now lifted, their spinners can come more into the game, putting the pressure back on the hosts. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.

Fired in, on off, Shai Hope pushes it to point.

Nice and full, on middle, Shai Hope flicks it to short mid-wicket.

Flighted up, on off, Shai Hope pushes it to cover.

Short, turning in, Keacy Carty knocks it down to long on for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Keacy Carty drives it to the fielder at extra cover.

Quicker, on off, Keacy Carty goes deep in his crease and blocks it to mid on.

Good over from Milan Rathnayake. Nice and full, on off, Shai Hope eases it to the mid off fielder.

Keeps it full, outside off, Shai Hope drives it through covers for a brace.

Nice and full, on off, Shai Hope defends it back to the bowler.

Much fuller, on leg, Keacy Carty flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

On the stumps, fuller again, Keacy Carty blocks it to backward point.

A tad fuller, on middle, Keacy Carty looks to play it down the ground but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls back to the right of the bowler. Dot.

Short, on middle, Keacy Carty tucks it to short mid-wicket for a quick single.

Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Keacy Carty has a waft at it but gets beaten.

Darts it in, on middle, Keacy Carty blocks it back to the bowler.

Flatter, just outside off, Shai Hope makes room and steers it through covers for a single.

Too full, on leg, Shai Hope digs it to mid on.

Fired in, full and on off, Keacy Carty knocks it to wide of mid off for a single.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Shai Hope blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Keeps it full again, on off, Keacy Carty pushes it to mid off for one again.

Much fuller, on leg, Shai Hope turns it through square leg for one more.

Hard length, outside off, Keacy Carty dabs it to short third for a single.

Back of a length, around the waist, Keacy Carty hops a bit and blocks it to the left of the keeper.

A tad fuller, on off, Keacy Carty blocks it back to the bowler.

Powerplay 2! Sri Lanka can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over. At the same stage, Sri Lanka were 32/1, so West Indies are very much ahead in terms of runs, but these middle overs will be crucial in deciding which way this match goes from here.

Short of a length, on middle and leg. Keacy Carty flicks it to wide of mid-wicket and gets a single.

Short, on middle, Shai Hope tucks it to square leg for one.

Both the Windies openers are gone now. Skipper Shai Hope comes out to the middle now.

OUT! BOWLED' EM! Maheesh Theekshana purely outfoxes the Greaves here. Theekshana sees the batter making room, so he bowls another quicker one, flat and angling in, down the leg side. Justin Greaves hangs back and tries to cut it, but fails to get the connection, as this is too close to his body for that shot. The ball zips past the outside edge by a thin air and rattles the leg stump. Sri Lanka are 73 for 2 now.

A quicker now, fuller, on off. Justin Greaves rocks back and defends it back to the bowler.

Fuller, on leg, Keacy Carty flicks it to square leg for a single.

Beauty from Theekshana! Carrom ball to start off, wide outside off. Keacy Carty lunges and tries to block it but it zips past the outside edge.

On a length, attacking the middle stump. Justin Greaves nudges it to mid-wicket for no runs.

FOUR! What a shot that is! Good-length delivery, outside off, Justin Greaves walks down the track, loads his arm and drills it away through mid off for four runs.

Back of a length, outside off, Justin Greaves pulls it past mid-wicket and gets a couple of runs.

Short of a length, outside off. Keacy Carty slaps it but doesn't quite get the connection from the middle of his bat. The ball lobs over the cover region and dies down as it rolls toward the fence. Meanwhile, the batter gets three runs.

Short, leg, Keacy Carty pushes it back to the bowler.

WIDE! Fuller, angling down the leg side. Keacy Carty looks to flick it but misses.

Double change for Sri Lanka as Milan Rathnayake joins the attack. Short, just outside off, Keacy Carty clips it to square leg and gets a couple of runs.

Shorter, outside off, Justin Greaves punches it to mid off. A maiden to start for Maheesh Theekshana!

Short, around off, Justin Greaves tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Fuller, on middle and leg, Justin Greaves goes for the reverse sweep but gets pinged on the front pad.

Short, outside off, Justin Greaves blocks it to backward point.

BYE! Carrom ball from Theekshana, pitching a touch fuller, outside off. Keacy Carty rocks back and looks to play it with the spin but gets beaten. The keeper fails to glove it and the batter gets a run for free.

Fuller, wide outside off, Keacy Carty looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Free-hit delivery! On a nagging length, outside off. Justin Greaves crouches a bit and punches it to the left of the deep cover for a couple of runs.

NO BALL! Dushmantha Chameera has overstepped the popping crease. Free hit coming up. This is fuller, angling in, around middle. Justin Greaves flicks it to short mid-wicket.

On a good length, outside off, Justin Greaves punches it, but gets an inside edge. The ball beats the left of the short fine leg fielder and the batter gets a couple of runs.

In the air... but landed safely! A bit slower now from Chameera, around off. Justin Greaves mistimes his punch to cover. The flies and drops to the left of the mid off fielder.

FOUR! SHOT! Back of a length, outside off. Justin Greaves stays on his back foot and punches hard through cover-point for four runs.

Back of a length, outside off, Justin Greaves hops and looks to punch it through but gets inside edge as the ball bounces off to the off side.

A much-needed breakthrough for Sri Lanka. Keacy Carty is the next batter.

OUT! RUN OUT! That's a very cheap way to lose a wicket, but nevertheless, the Lankans have capitalized on it. Full-length delivery, on off and middle. John pushes it to the right of the mid on fielder and calls for the single. Janith Liyanage picks it up with his right and underarms it to score a direct hit at the bowler's end. John Campbell drags his bat through the crease, but when the third umpire checks it, he sees that Campbell is a few inches away from the crease. Probably a dive would have helped the batter to stay alive. West Indies are 50 for 1 now.

Good-length delivery, around off, Justin Greaves defends it to front foot to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Hammered away perfectly this time! Short of a length, around the chest of the batter. Justin Greaves stays on his back foot and pulls it hard to deep square leg for four runs.

SIX! Not at all from the middle of the bat, but Greaves won't mind the runs. Bumper, on middle. Justin Greaves looks to pull it away, but gets the top edge. The ball loops over the deep fine leg fence for half a dozen.

On a length, angling away, outside off, John Campbell guides it to backward point and gets a single.

FOUR! Oh, cheeky little touch from Campbell. Asitha Fernando shaping it across the line, just outside off. John Campbell opens the face of the bat and steers it through short third for four runs.

Full-length delivery, angling in, on off. Justin Greaves drives it to the right of the mid off fielder and gets a single.

Big appeal for LBW, but turned down! Dushmantha Chameera lands this on a nagging length, on off, keeps a bit low. Justin Greaves fails to get his bat down and misses to get hit on the pads. There is a massive shout for LBW from Chameera, but the umpire stays put. Kusal Mendis takes the review after a chat with his bowler. However, the Ball Tracking shows that the impact is outside off stump. The on-field call says and Lanka lose an early review.

Bangs this into the pitch, on off, Justin Greaves dabs it down towards point.

FOUR! Gets it away! A half-volley, just outside off. Justin Greaves leans onto his drive and creams it wide of mid off. Janith Liyanage dives to his left but the timing is so good that the ball races to the fence for a boundary.

Back of a length and around off, Justin Greaves punches it wide of mid off and comes back for the second run.

Short of a length and on middle, Justin Greaves stays back and blocks it out.

Good length and on middle, holds its line, Justin Greaves looks to clip it across the line but gets a leading edge along the ground towards mid off.

Pulls his length back, on off, John Campbell uses his feet and squeezes it out to point.

Goes fuller and around off, angling it away, John Campbell leaves it alone.

On a length and on middle, Justin Greaves stabs it towards mid on and scampers across for a quick one. Good cricket!

Hits the deck hard and around leg, Justin Greaves flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a brace.

FOUR! Excellent shot! Short of a length and on middle and leg, not short enough to trouble the batter. Justin Greaves climbs onto it and pulls it with disdain to the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

Hard length and on off, Justin Greaves pats it back to the bowler.

A mix-up but no harm done! Back of a length and on middle, angling into the body of the battr, John Campbell gets tucked up again but manages to pat it down towards short mid-wicket. Greaves wants the run and takes off, but he is sent back. The fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end and Justin gets home safely.

FOUR! Streaky! Dushmantha Chameera steams in from around the wicket, bends his back and bangs this hard into the pitch, gets some extra bounce. John Campbell looks to pull it away but gets rushed. It flies off the top edge over the keeper's head for a boundary.

Hard length and around off, Justin Greaves steers it to the right of point for one.

Pitched up and on middle, angling in, John Campbell knocks it towards mid on for another run.

Uppish but safe! Fuller delivery, around off, shaping away. Justin Greaves gets drawn into the drive but loses his bottom hand. It flies off the outside edge just over the leaping backward point fielder for a run.

Good length and on middle, John Campbell clips it through square leg for a single.

Touch fuller and on off, Justin Greaves taps it out towards short cover.

On a length and on middle, Justin Greaves clips it away to short mid-wicket.

Back of a length and around off, Justin Greaves pulls it away, not from the middle of the bat but over mid-wicket for a brace.

Short of a length and on off Justin Greaves keeps it out to the off side.

Fuller in length and around off, Justin Greaves strides out and flashes his blade at it, driving it square through point for a brace.

Asitha Fernando begins with a hard-length delivery, around off, Justin Greaves gets his bat away from his body and fends it off the bottom half of the bat onto the pitch.

Asitha Fernando will bowl from the other end.

Swing and a miss! Pitched up and around off, gets it to shape away this time, John Campbell looks to go big down the ground but gets nowhere near the ball. Oh..wow! The UltraEdge after the over shows a bit of a spike when the ball is close to the bat. No one really appealed for it, and the chance goes begging for Lanka here.

Full again and on middle, shapes in a again, John Campbell tries to play at it but he too gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Fuller one and on middle, shaping in, Justin Greaves looks to clip it away but gets an inside edge towards fine leg. The fielder runs to his right and dives to make the stop. They cross.

Hits the deck hard and around leg, John Campbell looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards short fine and the batters take a leg bye.

SIX! Picked up and how! Slightly fuller in length but angling into the pads this time. John Campbell picks it up and whips it effortlessly over the deep backward square leg fence for a flat biggie. Windies are underway in the chase.

Dushmantha Chameera starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, on middle, skids through a bit. John Campbell looks to pull it away but misses and gets hit on his midriff.

A couple of runs to end the innings! Jayden Seales bowls this into the blockhole, outside off, Janith Liyanage jams it out towards long on and hurries back for the second run. Sri Lanka finish on 303/7!

SIX! BANG! That is a clean strike. Much fuller delivery, on middle, in the slot as well. Janith Liyanage clears his front leg away and dispatches it over the wide long on fence for a biggie. 300 UP FOR SRI LANKA!

Maheesh Theekshana walks in to bat now.

OUT! MILAN RATHNAYAKE IS RUN OUT! Two wickets in two balls for the Windies. A slower bumper from Seales, on middle and leg, Milan Rathnayake tries to be cheeky and goes for the reverse scoop but misses. Janith Liyanage, in a bid to retain strike, tries to steal a bye and Milan responds but a bit late. Shai Hope, the keeper, misses his shy at the batter's end as the ball rolls down the pitch. Seales collects it, turns around and hits the stumps at the bowler's end with Milan well short of his crease. Sri Lanka are 295/7 now, but the good thing for them is that Liyanage will be on strike.

Milan Rathnayake walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Jayden Seales gets his second wicket. He bangs in a sharp bouncer at 131.1 kph, into the bodyline of the batter. Wanindu Hasaranga looks to pull it away but gets cramped up for room and cannot free his arms fully. He mistimes the shot high in the air towards deep square leg, where Sherfane Rutherford runs in from the ropes and takes a fine catch bending low to his front.

Uppish but safe! Back of a length and outside off, takes pace off, Wanindu Hasaranga backs away and tries to flat-bat it. He hits it from the bottom end of the bat just over the mid off fielder for a couple of runs.

WIDE! Attempted wide yorker, but just over the wide guideline, outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga throws his bat at it but misses. Wided.

Into the blockhole, outside off, Janith Liyanage squeezes it out towards deep backward point for a single.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Into the surface again, on middle, pace off too. Wanindu Hasaranga makes room for himself and smacks it over extra covers for a boundary.

Slows it up, short and on off, Janith Liyanage pulls it over mid-wicket for a single.

Another full toss, on leg, Wanindu Hasaranga backs away and drills it towards exra cover for a single.

Charith Asalanka walks back into the shed. Wanindu Hasaranga is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! Matthew Forde eventually gets his man! He bowls full toss, on middle. Charith Asalanka stays in his crease and looks to go big downtown, but just does not get enough elevation on the shot. It flies towards long on, where Jayden Seales comes forward but then takes a few steps back to reverse cup it around his chest. Sri Lanka are 285/5. 300 is still on for them.

SIX! Unbelievable effort near the ropes but not enough! Fuller and around off, Charith Asalanka gets his front leg out of the way and launches it towards the long off fence. Roston Chase, who is stationed there, knows that it is sailing over, so he leaps early from inside the ropes. He extends his right hand above his head and slaps the ball back inside. Just one taken. However, the third umpire checks the replays and see that when Chase took his leap, his boot touched the ropes, so it will be a biggie.

Nails the yorker, just outside off, tailing away, Charith Asalanka fails to dig it out.

Slow over rate penalty for West Indies. That means the West Indies will have only four fielders outside the inner ring for the remaining two overs now.

Hard length and on off, Janith Liyanage stabs it towards mid off. There is a bit of a mix-up between the batters, but the throw is a wild one at the batter's end, giving both a chance to make their respective grounds. A dot to finish the over!

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, skids through, Janith Liyanage tries to hit it through the line but misses again.

Pitched up and around off, takes pace off, Janith Liyanage goes for the scoop again but makes no contact this time.

WIDE! A wide yorker, very close to the tramline, Janith Liyanage leaves it alone. The umpire calls it a wide. A bit harsh.

Back of a length and around of, Janith Liyanage stands tall and slaps it over extra covers for a brace.

FOUR! Not where he intended it to go, but gets the desired result! Full and just on off, Janith Liyanage holds the bat like a frying pan to scoop it over the keeper's head. The ball takes the inside half of the bat and flies between short fine and square leg for a boundary. All Seales can do is smile.

Short of a length and on middle, Charith Asalanka pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Full again and well outside off, Charith Asalanka walks across the stumps, gets down on one knee and drags it to deep mid-wicket for just one more. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.

A full toss, on the pads, Janith Liyanage flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Put away with ease! A slower one again, short but way down the leg side. Janith Liyanage picks it up early, waits for it and shovels it over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Pitched up and outside off, Charith Asalanka drills it towards long off for another run.

Nice stop! Pace off, hard length and on off, Janith Liyanage steers it wide of short third. The fielder moves to his left and dives to stop a certain boundary. Just one.

Fuller and outside off, Charith Asalanka reaches out for it and lobs it off the toe-end of the bat towards long off for a single.

WIDE! Tries the wide yorker, but spills this over the tramline, outside off, Charith Asalanka leaves it alone. Wided.

FOUR! Deft touch! Alzarri Joseph digs this into the surface, just outside off. Janith Liyanage lets the ball come to him, opens the bat face and uses the pace of the ball to steer it between short third and backward point for a boundary. 13 runs off the over.

Hard length and on middle, Charith Asalanka heaves it away towards the deep backward square leg fence. Jayden Seales in the deep runs to his right and makes a fine diving stop. They cross.

Bangs in a quick bounce, just outside off, keeps rising, Charith Asalanka backs away and lets it go.

WIDE! A gentle appeal for caught behind, but the umpire signals a wide. Shai Hope thinks he has heard something and takes the review here. This is short of a length and down the leg side, Charith Asalanka looks to pull it away but looks like he misses and the ball passes very close to his gloves through to the keeper. UltraEdge shows a flat line, confirming no bat involved. To be fair to Hope, there was a noise but not sure where it came from. Windies lose the review.

A well-directed bumper into the body of the batter. Janith Liyanage gets cramped up and miscues the hook shot. It lobs up off the top edge towards fine leg for a run.

Good length and on middle, nips back in, Janith Liyanage pats it back to the bowler.

FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs for Sri Lanka! Alzarri Joseph tries to follow the batter but serves this full and way down the leg side. Janith Liyanage fails to glance it away and the keeper has no chance of stopping that. Hope dives to his left but the ball goes well past him to the fence behind for a boundary. 250 up for Sri Lanka!

Back of a length and down the leg side, Charith Asalanka swipes it towards fine leg for a single.

FOUR! Quick thinking by Liyanage and executed well also. Bumper, on off and middle. Janith Liyanage gets on his back foot, thinking to pull it, but as he judges that the ball is just over his eyesight ramps it over the head of the keeper for four runs.

On a length, outside off, Charith Asalanka heaves it across the line to deep mid-wicket and gets a single.

Short, outside off, Janith Liyanage pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Excellent running between the sticks! Back of a length, on off and middle, Janith Liyanage tucks it to the vacant mid-wicket region. The batters runs hard for the first one and gets the second before time.

WIDE! Back of a length, angling down the leg side, Janith Liyanage looks to pull it away, but misses.

Short of a length, wide outside off, Charith Asalanka lashes it to deep point for a single.

Back of a length, outside off, Charith Asalanka looks to cut it but gets beaten.

FOUR! Oh, now that is the response of a warrior mentality. Pace off yet again from the bowler, pitching it fuller, outside off. Janith Liyanage uses his feet to get to the pitch of the ball and drills it to downtown for four runs.

Oh my goodness! A nasty yorker now from Alzarri, on middle, nipping a bit inward. Janith Liyanage looks to flick it initially but ends up dropping his bat and digs it to the leg side.

Pushes his length fuller, does Joseph, on off, Charith Asalanka pushes it with soft hand to the front of the cover fielder and gets a single.

Back of a length, on middle, Janith Liyanage once again ficks it to deep square leg for one.

Slower, on a good length, on off, Charith Asalanka flicks it across the line to the right of square leg for a single.

Good-length delivery, on middle, Janith Liyanage tucks it to square leg and gets a single.

Roston Chase ends his spell with brilliant figures of (10-1-47-2). Alzarri Joseph comes into the attack now.

On a nagging length, at the stumps, Janith Liyanage hangs back and tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Tight single! Much fuller, wide outside off, Charith Asalanka opens the face of the bat and steers it to backward point for a quicky.

Tap and single! Flat and fuller, outside off, Janith Liyanage pushes it to wide of cover and gets a single.

Full, on middle, Charith Asalanka clips it to mid-wicket and gets a single.

A touch fuller, angling away from the batter. Charith Asalanka makes a leave at it.

Full, outside off, Charith Asalanka chops it late but finds the backward point fielder.

A low full toss, on middle, Charith Asalanka flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Pitches it up, does Joseph, on off, Janith Liyanage leans on the delivery and pushes it with soft hands to the right of the coer fielder for a single.

On a good length, outside off, Janith Liyanage dabs it to point.

Pitches it up, does Joseph, outside off. Janith Liyanage covers the stump and drives it to the left of the cover fielder.

Fuller, on leg, a bit slower than usual. Charith Asalanka looks to flick it but gets the outside edge. The ball rolls to cover and the batter gets a quick single.

Slanting away from the left-hander, offering on a good length. Charith Asalanka throws kitchen sink at it, but misses the connection.

A touch fuller, outside off, Charith Asalanka cuts it to deep point for a single.

On a nagging length, outside off, Janith Liyanage flicks it to the right of the deep mid-wicket for a single.

Full, outside off, Janith Liyanage blocks it out.

Pavan Rathnayake departs. Janith Liyanage is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! Roston Chase gets his second wicket and Sri Lanka lose their fourth batter now. Chase tosses it up, fuller, on off, Pavan Rathnayake gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it toward deep mid-wicket, but he gets the height more than the distance. The ball loops to deep mid-wicket and Jayden Seales moves to his right to take the catch.

Fuller, angling in, around the leg stump. Pavan Rathnayake camps back and pushes it to the left of the cover fielder for a couple of runs.

Short, on off, Charith Asalanka pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

End of Powerplay! A maximum of five fielders can be placed outside the inner circle now.

A yorker, down leg, following the batter. Pavan Rathnayake shuffles across to flick it but misses.

Hard length, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

A yorker, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake digs it to square leg for a single.

Nice and full again, on off, Pavan Rathnayake knocks it to the fielder at mid off. Oh, it's a frontfoot no ball from Shamar Joseph. Free hit coming up...

A tad fuller, on off, Pavan Rathnayake pushes it to the cover fielder.

Angling in, on a length, on middle. Charith Asalanka tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Good start to the over! Bangs it short, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka swivels and pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Too full, on middle and leg, Charith Asalanka sweeps it through backward square leg for one more.

Slower one, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake helps it to fine leg for one.

Short, on off, Pavan Rathnayake punches it to the cover fielder.

Much fuller, outside off, Charith Asalanka pushes it to wide of mid off for a single.

Drags his length back, outside off, Charith Asalanka punches it through point for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.

Fired in, on leg, Pavan Rathnayake tucks it through square leg for a single.

On the stumps, a tad fuller, Charith Asalanka covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Width on offer, on a length, Pavan Rathnayake cuts it through point for a single.

Nice and full, on off, Charith Asalanka pushes it to mid off for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

Angling in, on a length, on off. Pavan Rathnayake drills it past the right of the bowler for just a single.

Hard length, on middle, Charith Asalanka flicks it to square leg for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses.

Short, on middle and leg, Pavan Rathnayake pulls it on the bounce towards deep backward square leg for a single. 200 comes up for Sri Lanka.

Flatter, on off, Charith Asalanka cuts it to the fielder at backward point.

Drags his length back, on middle, Pavan Rathnayake pulls it to square leg. The fielder dives to his left and makes a good stop. Keeps it to a single.

Much fuller, outside off, Charith Asalanka drives it through cover for a single.

Fired in, on off, Charith Asalanka blocks it back to the bowler.

FOUR! That is sublime from Charith Asalanka! Short and wide, Charith Asalanka latches onto it and times it perfectly through backward point for a boundary.

Short, on off, Charith Asalanka punches it tothe point fielder.

Back of a length, on leg, Charith Asalanka pulls it through backward square leg for a single.

Bangs it short, on middle, Charith Asalanka ducks under it.

Angling in, on a length, on off. Pavan Rathnayake steers it to backward point for a single.

Slower one, outside off, and it stays low. Pavan Rathnayake looks to play at it but misses.

Much fuller, outside off, Pavan Rathnayake steers it through backward point for a brace. A wayward throw allows them to complete it comfortably.

SIX! What a way to start the over. Hard length, on middle and leg, Pavan Rathnayake lets his bottom hand take over and plunders it over long on for a biggie.

Full, around off, Charith Asalanka lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

Fuller, around off, Pavan Rathnayake paddles it to deep fine leg for one.

Fullish, around off, Charith Asalanka sweeps it to deep fine leg for a single.

FOUR! Gets off the mark with a boundary! Roston Chase fires this full but down the leg side, Charith Asalanka goes down on one knee to paddles it past the keeper, towards the fine leg fence for four runs.

Short, on off, Charith Asalanka punches it to the cover fielder.

A timely wicket for West Indies. Also, as 34 overs have been bowled, West Indies have selected their preferred ball of the two to bowl the last 16 overs of this innings as per the rules. Charith Asalanka is the next man in.

OUT! TAKEN! That's an excellent catch taken by Shai Hope. You need a lot of composure and reflexes to take that one. Chase bowls it short, pitching it just outside off and turning in sharply. Pathum Nissanka rocks back and looks to tuck it, but misses and wears on his thigh pad. After the ball hit the pad, it bounces up and hits the back of the toe end of the bat. It is just dropping to the left of the batter, and that's when Shai Hope dives to his front, extends his arms and pouches the catch. That's an exceptional take by the skipper of West Indies.

Alzarri Joseph bends his back and offers a bouncer, on off. Pavan Rathnayake looks to pull it but misses the connection.

Hard length, on off, Pavan Rathnayake punches it to cover for a single.

Pace on this time, much fuller, outside off. Pavan Rathnayake looks to lash it through cover but plays all over it.

A slower back of a length, just outside off. Pavan Rathnayake punches it to the right of the point fielder. It's Roston Chase who dives and makes a stop.

Another bouncer, on middle, Pathum Nissanka pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Short, on off, Pathum Nissanka looks to pull it but miscues it back to the bowler.

Pitches it up, does Chase, at the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake brings out his solid defence.

Looks like Pavan Rathnayake needs some attention after putting in that dive. The physio is in with a towel as Pavan cleans the dust from his hands. We are good to go again.

Quick running between the sticks! Fullish, around leg, Pathum Nissanka clips it to the left of the backward square leg fielder. Pavan Rathnayake asks for the single and has to dive to get to his home in time as the fielder has a charge and throws it at the striker's end. However, the replay shows that a better throw would have been curtains for Pavan.

Slower through the air, pitching it much fuller. Pathum Nissanka mistimes his flick toward the right of the short mid-wicket fielder.

Quicker and fuller again, at the stumps, Pathum Nissanka works it to the leg side.

Tosses it up this time, fuller, on off. Pavan Rathnayake flicks it to long on for a single.

Short, on middle, Pathum Nissanka clips it to square leg for a single.

On a length, around off, Pathum Nissanka pushes it to cover for a single.

SIX! Oh, this has gone miles over the fence. Overpitched delivery, just outside off. Pathum Nissanka reads the delivery exceptionally well and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen.

Angling in, on middle, fuller in length, Pathum Nissanka hops a bit and tucks it from the toe end of his bat to mid-wicket.

Fuller, outside off, Pathum Nissanka gets his body behind the stumps and drives it gently to mid off.

Pushes his length fuller, just outside off the off pole. Pathum Nissanka fends it to point.

Back of a length, just outside off, Pathum Nissanka bunts it to cover.

Peach of a delivery! Flatter and fuller, just outside off. Pavan Rathnayake tries to defend it down, but it zips past the outside edge to beat the batter. Maiden for Roston Chase.

Short, around leg, Pavan Rathnayake nudges it to fine leg.

A touch fuller, on middle, turning in sharply. Pavan Rathnayake gets on his front foot and tries to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge and wears on the upper part of the pad.

Short, around off, Pavan Rathnayake rocks back and tries to cut it but misses.

Much fuller, on off, Pavan Rathnayake defends it to cover.

Full, on off, Pavan Rathnayake clips it to mid-wicket.

Dug into the surface, on off, Pavan Rathnayake pulls it through square leg for one more.

Short of a length and outside off, Pathum Nissanka cuts it to deep point for one.

On a length and on middle, Pavan Rathnayake flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Hits the deck hard and around off, takes pace off, Pavan Rathnayake punches it towards cover.

Fuller one and on middle, Pavan Rathnayake blocks it down the pitch.

Back of a length and around off, Pavan Rathnayake gets on top of it but pulls it straight to short mid-wicket.

Another quicker delivery, shortish and on off, skids through, Pathum Nissanka gets hurried but manages to keep it out.

WIDE! Quicker, short but down the leg side, Pathum Nissanka fails to get it away

Floated, full and on off, Pavan Rathnayake uses his feet and works it wide of long on for one.

Tossed up, full and on midle, Pavan Rathnayake tucks it to mid-wicket.

Flatter, full and on middle, turns in, Pathum Nissanka clips it through square leg for another run.

Short again and around off, Pavan Rathnayake flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a run. Gets off the mark.

Short and on middle, Pathum Nissanka punches it down to long on for a single.

DRINKS BREAK - Matthew Forde breaks the crucial partnership, and with that, the umpires have called drinks. West Indies started very well in the first 10 overs, but after that, when Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis got settled at the crease, they forged a 136-run partnership. Now the question is, will the Windies bowlers be able to capitalize on his breakthrough? Only time will tell. Also, Pavan Rathnayake is the new man in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Matthew Forde gets the much-needed breakthrough for West Indies, breaking the massive 136-run stand. This is not at all a wicket-taking delivery but the Windies won't mind one bit. A low full toss, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis' eyes light up as he crouches low to lap it away, but only manages to get a top edge. The ball lobs up in the air wide of short fine, where Alzarri Joseph runs to his right and takes a simple catch. Mendis is absolutely distraught and cannot believe that he has hit that one to the fielder. Sri Lanka are 158/2.

Back of a length and around off, Pathum Nissanka punches it towards sweeper cover for another run.

FOUR! A freebie! This is a juicy full toss, on middle, there to be put away. Pathum Nissanka makes the most of it and smashes it to the wide long on fence for a boundary.

Good length and on off, Kusal Mendis knocks it towards long on for a run.

Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Pathum Nissanka heaves it off the inner half of the blade through square leg for a single.

Hard length and on middle, Pathum Nissanka pats it down to mid on.

Gives this one some more air, full and on middle, turns in, Pathum Nissanka tucks it to the right of mid-wicket for a quick run.

Slows it up, full and on middle, Pathum Nissanka turns it to the leg side.

Pushed through quicker, shortish and outside off, skids through, Pathum Nissanka misses out on his cut.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis eases it down to long on for a run. 150 up for Sri Lanka!

Short again and outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts it away through point for a brace.

Floated, short and on middle, turns in, Kusal Mendis stays back and nudges it to short fine.

Pitched up and on off, Kusal Mendis drills it down to long on for a run.

Oh..extra bounce! Matthew Forde bangs this into the surface, on middle, gets some extra bounce. Kusal Mendis goes through the pull a bit early and misses to get hit on the chest. Tha will sting for a bit.

Slower again, full and on off, shapes in a bit, Kusal Mendis looks to defend it from the crease but gets an iniside edge onto his pads.

Back of a length and on middle, Pathum Nissanka punches it towards long on for a single.

On a length and on middle, Pathum Nissanka clips it towards mid-wicket.

Pace off, on a length and on off, Pathum Nissanka pats it towards short cover.

Flat and fuller, on middle, Pathum Nissanka gets on his front foot and flicks it with soft hands to left of square leg for one run.

Chase drags his length back, outside off, Pathum Nissanka spanks it groundedly, toward the left of the cover-point fielder for a brace.

On a nagging length, at the stumps. Kusal Mendis nudges it to deep backward square leg and gets a single.

Chase pushes his length fuller, on middle. Pathum Nissanka flicks it to wide mid on and gets a single.

Short again, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis clips it to deep square leg for a single.

Short of a length to start, just outside off. Kusal Mendis opens his stance and guides it toward the left of the backward point fielder for a couple of runs.

Roston Chase has been introduced into the attack now.

FOUR! Poor delivery and punished again! Too full and too straight, Pathum Nissanka gets inside the line of it, picks it up and swipes it to the deep fine leg fence for four more runs. 14 runs off the over.

Much fuller in length and around off, Pathum Nissanka strides out and fends it towards short cover.

Back of a length and around off, Kusal Mendis rolls his wrists and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

FOUR! The runs are piling thick and fast. Short of a length, angling in, around the batter's lane. Kusal Mendis swivels on his back foot and just tries to flick it, but gets the connection off the glove. However, the ball races away to deep fine leg for four runs.

FOUR! SHOT! Back of a length, outside off. Kusal Mendis gets on his back foot and pulls it to wide of mid on for a boundary.

FIFTY FOR NISSANKA! There comes the single he has been waiting for, and he raises his willow toward the dugout to soak in the applause and cheers from his teammates. On a good length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka eases it with soft hands to point and gets a single to get to his half-century. This is his 19th fifty in the ODIs, and he has made the most of the life given to him on the very first ball.

A touch fuller this time, around the middle stump. Kusal Mendis gets on his back foot and tries to blocks it but gets the outside edge, before the ball rolls to cover.

Back of a length, just outside off, Kusal Mendis stabs it to cover.

Overpitched, on middle, Kusal Mendis clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 100-run partnership between these two batters.

Full-length delivery, aiming the pads. Pathum Nissanka fails to connect his clip and wears on his pad. The ball rolls to square leg and the batter runs for a leg bye. Pathum Nissanka is still having some discomfort around his neck.

Full, on off, Pathum Nissanka pushes it to cover.

Again an appeal for LBW, but this is surely going down the leg side. Sprays it fuller, around the pads, shaping in. Kusal Mendis misses his flick and gets pinged on his pad, before the ball rolls to square leg. Leg bye taken.

Uh..oh! There seems to be a collision between the batter and bowler, and Pathum Nissanka is lying on the ground holding the back of his neck. You don't want to see that, and the physio is quick to get into the middle. The magic spray comes out and looks like it has done its job. Nissanka is ready to go again.

FOUR! But wait a minute, Pathum Nissanka is on the ground. This is a fuller delivery from Seales, on off and middle. Pathum Nissanka flicks it from the inner part of his bat, toward the deep fine leg fence for four runs. After hitting the shot, both Seales and Nissanka were ball watching, and they collided.

Good-length delivery, outside off, Pathum Nissanka fends it to cover.

Huge appeal for LBW, but the umpire shakes his head. However, after a very long discussion, Shai Hope opts for the review at the very last second. Much fuller, pitching it just outside off and angling in. Pathum Nissanka prods halfway and tries to defend it to the leg side, but misses and wears on the pad. The replay shows that the ball clearly hits the inside edge and thumps on the front pad of the batter. Windies lose their first review.

Shortish, on off, Pathum Nissanka pulls it down with control to the left of the deep square leg fielder for a couple of runs.

On a hard length, nips back to the batter, pitching it just outside off. Nissanka dabs it to cover-point.

Back of a length, outside off, Mendis slaps it to deep point for a single.

Jayden Seales is back on.

Yorker, on middle, Pathum Nissanka digs it to short mid-wicket.

On a good length, outside off, Mendis opens the face of the bat and dabs it to deep third for a single.

FIFTY FOR MENDIS! Good-length delivery, slanting in, around the pads of the batter. Kusal Mendis tickles it to the left of the deep square leg fielder for a couple of runs. He gets his 36th fifty in ODIs and 4th against West Indies.

Back of a length, outside off, Kusal Mendis rocks back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Beaten! Good-length delivery, outside off, not much movement on it. Kusal Mendis looks block it on his front but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Good-length delivery, on off, angling in, Pathum Nissanka tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

SIX! Kusal Mendis is in some mood here! Tossed up, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis dances down the ground and powers it over long on for a biggie.

FOUR! Brilliant from Kusal Mendis! Short, outside off, Kusal Mendis latches onto it and cuts it in the gap through backward point for a boundary. Hundred up for Sri Lanka.

SIX! A well-controlled shot from Kusal Mendis! Flighted up, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis shimmies down the ground and launches it over long on as the ball sails into the stands.

Short of a length, just outside off, Pathum Nissanka cuts it to backward point and gets a single.

Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Pathum Nissanka looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.

Too full, on leg, Kusal Mendis uses his feet and flicks it to short fine leg for a single.

Slightly shorter, outside off, Kusal Mendis steers it through backward point for one more.

Nice and full, on off, Pathum Nissanka drives it to wide of mid off for a quick single.

Back of a length, on off, Pathum Nissanka punches it to the point fielder.

Hard length, on off, shaping in. Pathum Nissanka eases it to the fielder at point.

Much fuller, on leg, Pathum Nissanka covers his line and blocks it to mid on.

Angling in, on middle, Kusal Mendis guides it to short third for a single.

WIDE! Fuller, down the leg side, Kusal Mendis misses his flick and the umpire calls it a wide.

Short, on middle, turning away. Pathum Nissanka blocks it to short cover.

Fired in, on off, Pathum Nissanka defends it off his front foot.

Tossed up, fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis drives it to long off for a single.

Turn and bounce, outside off, Kusal Mendis looks to slap it but misses.

SIX! Just over long off! Flighted up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis moves forward and looks to loft it. Doesn't quite connect it but manages it get it just over long off for a biggie. The fielder near the fence dives to take the catch but fails to reach at it.

Slower one, short and outside off, Pathum Nissanka slaps it to point for a single.

Bangs it short, on leg, Kusal Mendis ducks underneath it. A dot to end the over.

Back of a length, on leg, Pathum Nissanka pulls it through backward square leg for a run.

An off cutter, at 121.8 kmph. Kusal Mendis cuts it through backward point for a single.

Angling in, on a length, on leg. Kusal Mendis hops a bit and flicks it to the fielder at square leg.

Much fuller, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka helps it to fine leg for a single.

Short of a length, on middle, Pathum Nissanka pulls it over mid-wicket for a brace.

SIX! That goes all the way! Flatter, on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis takes a step forward and launches it high over long on for a biggie. That will bring up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

Slightly shorter again, outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts it through backward point for a brace.

Drags his length back, outside off, Pathum Nissanka slaps it through point for one more.

Too full, on off, Kusal Mendis moves forward and knocks it down to long off for another run.

Darts it on leg, Pathum Nissanka gets low and sweeps it through backward square leg for a single.

Fired in, on off, Kusal Mendis pushes it to short cover for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

Bangs this into the pitch, outside of, Pathum Nissanka cuts it away towards point.

FOUR! Put away! Alzarri Joseph strays in line again and serves this full, down the leg side. Pathum Nissanka manages to get bat on ball and glances it to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Short of a length and on off, takes off a bit. Pathum Nissanka hops up to steer it away but gets a bottom edge onto his pads as the ball rolls on the pitch. It could have easily gone back onto stumps.

WIDE! A low full toss but once again way down the leg side, Pathum Nissanka misses his flick. Another wide.

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Kusal Mendis guides it towards deep third for a run.

WIDE! Tries the leg-stump yorker, but spills it way down the leg side, Kusal Mendis swipes at it but makes no contact. Wided.

Sloppy! Fuller delivery and around off, Pathum Nissanka drives it towards wide mid off, where the fielder fumbles a bit and allows a single.

Lands this on a good length and on off, Pathum Nissanka taps it in front of short cover.

DRINKS BREAK! West Indies had a very good start to the inning. Pathum Nissanka was dropped on the very first ball, but Jayden Seales managed to take the wicket of Kamindu Mendis. However, Nissanka is looking settled now, and the partnership between him and  Kusal Mendis has forged to 31 now. The Lankans would want this partnership to last long, on the other hand, the Windies would desperately want their second wicket here.

Gudakesh Motie sees the batter advance and darts in a full delivery, on middle. Kusal Mendis ends up yorking himself and just digs it out on the pitch. Just 2 runs from the first over of spin!

Flighted, full and on middle and leg, Kusal Mendis drills it towards mid on.

Fires in a yorker, on middle, Kusal Mendis jams it out to mid on again.

Flatter, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis knocks it towards mid on.

Tossed up, full and on off, holds up in the surface a bit, Pathum Nissanka pushes it a bit uppishly but wide of short cover and down to long off for a run.

Floated, short and outside off, Kusal Mendis reaches out and stabs it past short cover for a single.

Change. Gudakesh Motie joins the attack now. Let's see how the track behaves for the spinners.

Hard length and on off, Kusal Mendis plays it late and runs it down to deep third for one.

Pitched up and on middle, shaping in, Pathum Nissanka looks to push it away but gets an inside edge through square leg for a run. 50 up for Sri Lanka!

FOUR! Nicely done! Back of a length and just outside off, enough room for the batter to free his arms. Pathum Nissanka gets on top and crunches the cut shot past point for a boundary.

Much fuller and on off, Pathum Nissanka gets his front foot across and drives it towards mid off.

Short of a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis steers it through backward point for a single.

On a length and on middle, Kusal Mendis fends it back to the bowler.

Good-length delivery, on off, nips back in, Pathum Nissanka keeps it out to the off side.

Swing and a miss! Very full and on off, skids through a bit. Pathum Nissanka stays back and has a wild swing across the line but only connects with thin air.

Hits the deck hard and around off, gets it to hold its line, Kusal Mendis guides it off the outer half of the bat towards deep third for one. Uh..oh! Shamar has overstepped here and it is called a No Ball. Free Hit up next.

Back of a length and just outside off, Pathum Nissanka punches it through cover-point for another run.

On a length and on the pads, Kusal Mendis clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

Pitched up and around off, gets it to shape away, Pathum Nissanka looks to drive it away but gets a thick outside edge through the vacant slip cordon. It rolls towards third man and the batters take a single.

Much better! Fuller again and on the fouth stump line, Pathum Nissanka gets half-forward and blocks it out.

WIDE! Fuller one but angling down the leg side, Pathum Nissanka fails to glance it away. Called a wide.

FOUR! Spoils the over a bit! Alzarri Joseph errs in line and serves this on a length but down the leg side. Kusal Mendis just has to get some bat on it and tickles it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Lands this on a good length and on middle and off, Kusal Mendis gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Bangs this into the pitch and around off, Kusal Mendis stays back and dabs it in front of point.

Hard-length delivery, on middle, angling in, Kusal Mendis pats it down to the leg side.

Short of a length and on middle, nips back in, Pathum Nissanka hops up to ride the bounce and tucks it through backward square leg for a run.

Back of a length and around leg, Kusal Mendis nudges it off his hips through square leg for a single.

End of the first Powerplay. A maximum of 4 fielders can be placed outside the inner circle until the 40th over. Also, it's a double change for the Windies as Alzarri Joseph joins the attack.

Good-length delivery, outside off, Pathum Nissanka eases it to backward point.

FOUR! Oh, what a shot that is from Nissanka! Shortish yet again from Joseph, on off and middle. Pathum Nissanka picks up the length early as he smashes the pull shot over mid-wicket for four runs.

Back of a length, just outside off, Pathum Nissanka dabs it to mid-wicket.

Slighty shorter once again, outside off, Pathum Nissanka slaps it to Chase.

Back of a length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka cuts it well toward the left of the point fielder. It's Chase once again, who dives and manages to get some hands on it to lower the pace of it. The backward point fielder moves to his right and cuts it to two runs.

Shamar Joseph has been brought into the attack now. He starts off with a bouncer, nipping in, toward the batter's lane. Pathum Nissanka tries to hook it, but gets beaten.

Bangs it short, on off, Kusal Mendis gets on his toes and bunts it to cover.

Full, outside off, Kusal Mendis shoudlers at it.

Back of a length, around middle, Kusal Mendis hangs back and looks to block it, but cramps for room, loses his bottom hand and takes a hit on his thigh pad.

Seales pushes his length fuller, on off and middle, Mendis rests it down.

On a hard length this time, pitching it on off and angling in, but nips it a shade away. Kusal Mendis looks to nudge it to mid-wicket, but blocks it away from the outer part of his blade to the off side.

Good-length delivery, just outside off, Kusal Mendis leans on it and pushes it to cover.

A tad fuller, on the sixth stump. Pathum Nissanka pushes it to cover, showing the full face of the bat.

Shaping in, around middle, fuller in length. Pathum Nissanka works it to mid-wicket.

Full, outside off, Pathum Nissanka gets on his front foot and drives it from the toe end of his bat to cover.

Back of a length, just outside off, Pathum Nissanka rocks back and pushes it to cover.

FOUR! Easy pickings for Nissanka! Pitches it up, does Forde, angling in, down the leg side. Pathum Nissanka just rolls his wrists and helps it away to deep fine leg for four runs.

On a length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka punches it to cover-point.

Full, outside off, Kusal Mendis lets it travel to the keeper.

Windies draw first blood. Skipper Kusal Mendis walks out to bat at number 3

OUT! TAKEN! Sri Lanka lose their first wicket, and it's Jayden Seales who finds the breakthrough. The short-ball plan has worked for the Windies. Seales yet again bashes it hard on the length to generate some bounce off the track, angling in, around middle. Kamindu Mendis looks to heave it away, over mid-wicket, but ends up miscuing it off the top edge. The ball balloons toward the deep fine leg region. However, the backward square leg fielder moves to his left, but the keeper, Shai Hope, calls for it, runs a long way backwards and to his right and pouches the catch excellently. Sri Lanka are 22/1 now.

Short of a length, around off, Kamindu Mendis defends it down.

Bangs a bouncer now, on off and middle. Kamindu Mendis swivels and looks to pull, but misses the shot.

Hard length, just outside off, nipping in. Kamindu Mendis frees his arms to lash it away, but mishits it to the leg side, around mid-wicket.

Jayden Seales comes from around the wicket to the left-hander and bowls fuller, attacking the off stump. Kamindu Mendis, with no footwork, blocks it to the off side.

Matthew Forde is struggling with the heat, it seems. He is taking a moment under the shade near the ropes as the physio comes to him. Forde asks him to take off the compression vest to get some relief. We are good to go again.

Pushes his length fuller, does Forde, on off, Pathum Nissanka strides out and defends it solidly to the cover region. A maiden over for Matthew Forde!

Hard-length delivery, around the off pole. Pathum Nissanka dabs it toward backward point.

Back of a length, nipping it a shade away. Pathum Nissanka looks to crunch a cut shot but cramps for room.

Sharp fielding! On the back of a good length, just outside off. Pathum Nissanka hangs back and punches it late to guide it toward the left of the point fielder. However, Roston Chase is the man who dives to his left and extends his left hand to make a stop.

Pitches it up, does Forde, just outside off, shaping in. Pathum Nissanka gets on his front foot and defends it back to the bowler.

On length, outside off, Pathum Nissanka rocks back and dabs it to cover.

Jayden Seales goes full, on off, Kamindu Mendis blocks it to the fielder at mid off.

SIX! What a shot from Kamindu Mendis to get the first six of the innings! On a good length, on off, Kamindu Mendis stays in his crease, latches onto it, and heaves it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails over the fence.

Short again, on off, Kamindu Mendis stays in his crease and blocks it to short cover.

Bangs it short, just outside off, Kamindu Mendis hops a bit and blocks it back to the bowler.

Slightly shorter, on leg, Pathum Nissanka tucks it towards backward square leg for a run.

Much fuller, on leg, Kamindu Mendis tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

Down the leg side, Pathum Nissanka looks to flick it but misses. The ball just brushes his thigh pads and goes towards the keeper. A dot to end the over.

Just away from the backward point fielder. Full and outside off, Kamindu Mendis looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes uppishly through the right of backward point for just a single.

Slightly shorter, on leg, Kamindu Mendis blocks it back to the bowler.

Wide! First wide of the innings. Sways it way outside off, Kamindu Mendis leaves it alone. Wide called.

Back of a length, on leg, Kamindu Mendis blocks it watchfully.

Much fuller, outside off, shaping away. Kamindu Mendis leaves the harmless delivery.

Slower one, outside off, Kamindu Mendis leaves it alone.

FOUR! A bit wayward from Jayden Seales! He errs his line down the leg side, Pathum Nissanka picks it well and helps it through short fine leg for a boundary.

A tad fuller, on leg, Pathum Nissanka looks to block it but miscues it to the point fielder.

FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is away. It has taken him 10 balls to do so. Back of a length, just outside off, Pathum Nissanka rides the bounce and steers it in the gap through point for a boundary.

Angling in, on a length, on off. Pathum Nissanka hops a bit and punches it to the point fielder. The fielder dives to his right and makes a good stop. Dot.

Too high! Back of a length, on leg, Pathum Nissanka tries to block it but wears it high on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Bangs it short, on off, Pathum Nissanka blocks it to short cover.

FOUR! Sri Lanka are finally underway! A little bit of width, on a good length. Kamindu Mendis latches onto it and drills it past covers as the ball races away to the fence.

A tad fuller, targeting the stumps, Kamindu Mendis blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Not runs yet for Sri Lanka! Back of a length, on off, Kamindu Mendis slaps it to the cover fielder.

Huge appeal, but nothing from the umpire. Good length, outside off, shaping in. Kamindu Mendis looks to block it but misses and gets hit on the pads. A massive shout for LBW, but the umpire shakes his head. Shai Hope has a chat with his bowler and signals that the impact might have been just outside off and opts against the review.

Slower again, outside off. Kamindu Mendis leaves it again.

Matthew Forde starts with a slower one, outside off. Kamindu Mendis leaves it alone.

End of a high-quality first over from Jayden Seales. It will be Matthew Forde to take up the other new ball.

Jayden Seales starts with a maiden. Good length, angling in, on off. Pathum Nissanka blocks it to point.

Beaten all ends up! Jayden Seales at his very best. This is a sensational start from him. Back of a length and it jags back in. Pathum Nissanka looks to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball just misses the off pole and goes towards the keeper.

Angling in, on a length, on middle. Pathum Nissanka tucks it to square leg.

Hard length, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka tucks it to backward square leg. Three dots now.

Hard length, on middle, Pathum Nissanka blocks it to mid off.

DROPPED! It was too easy a catch, and Pathum Nissanka gets a reprieve on the very first ball. Jayden Seales starts with a tad fuller, outside off, Pathum Nissanka plays a loose shot. Tries to drive it but ends up chipping it towards Keacy Carty at short cover, who spills an absolute dolly around his chest.

All in readiness now! We can see the West Indies players spread out from the huddle and take up the fielding positions. Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis are the two openers for Sri Lanka. Jayden Seales has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are not far from the start of the game, but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle with the little mascots and line up for the respective national anthems. It will be Jamaica's first, followed by the national anthem of Sri Lanka, and conclude with the Rally 'Round the West Indies.'

Head coach of West Indies - Daren Sammy is up for a quick chat. He says that they have been in Antigua for over two weeks now. A few of their players have played IPL as well. Adds that the preparations have been good and this series is important for them to improve their rankings in ODIs. Speaking about what the ODI team has achieved since 2023, he says they have turned home conditions into a fortress, winning their last four home ODI series. He highlights that this is the first time the team has achieved such a feat since the period between 1980 and 1990. On the rankings, he concludes by saying that the team can only control how it plays and cannot influence the results of the teams above them in the standings.

PITCH REPORT - Carlos Brathwaite is along the pitchside with his valuable insights. He says that from one end it looks to bat on, and when he walks a few steps down the track from far away, it looks quite barren, but there is some brown grass covering it. However, when he draws his attention to the other end, the grass is much greener and for that reason, he thinks pacers will have good control of the ball.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (C/WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Milan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera and Asitha Fernando.

West Indies (Playing XI) - John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales.

The skipper of Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis says that they have a new management and the guys are really good. He adds that they make us prepare well, and they have been training for the ODI games. He reckons that he is happy with his team as they have played good cricket in recent times. Mendis concludes that they have a balanced team and are ready for the challenge. They are going with two seamers, two spinners, and one seam-bowling all-rounder.

The captain of West Indies - Shai Hope says that usually here you get some extra movement in the morning session and they want to exploit it with the ball. Adds that they have been playing pretty well over the last couple of years, and it is all about playing together as a group. Mentions that consistency is the name of the game and if they can execute their plans effectively, the results will take care of themselves. Hope shares that they are going with four seamers and two spinners. They have their usual top six batting order and feel that this is a balanced combination considering the conditions and the challenge.

TOSS - It is time for the coin to go up in Kingston. Up goes the coin flip and it lands in favour of the host, West Indies. Shai Hope, the skipper, has elected to BOWL first.

Rewriting the script - Sri Lanka arrive in the Caribbean seeking stability after their own turbulent run in ODI cricket, most recently suffering a 2-1 series defeat at home against England. Sabina Park was the setting for a memorable tri-series involving Sri Lanka, West Indies and India back in 2013. However, after that series, this is the first time the Lankans will be visiting this ground. Sri Lanka's last tour to the Caribbean in 2021 ended in series defeats across both the T20Is and ODIs, but after that, Sri Lanka haven’t lost a single series against the West Indies. That makes this tour all the more significant, a chance to rewrite recent history and establish themselves as a genuine force away from home. About the tactic, they will try to hinge on a disciplined middle-overs spin squeeze, hoping to dismantle the West Indian batting order before the home side's power-hitters can take the game away from them. Stick around for toss and team updates...

Systemic reset needed - West Indies approach this home series hungry for a reset after a bruising stretch in the 50-over format. Consistency has been a persistent problem, with a winless winter culminating in a chastening 0-3 clean sweep at the hands of New Zealand and a heavy series defeat against Bangladesh. Back in familiar home conditions, however, the mood shifts. Windies' blueprint, if they bat first, will likely revolve around preserving wickets through the middle overs and unleashing their considerable firepower in the back half of the innings. Despite their recent ODI struggles, morale within the camp should not be underestimated. The side came agonisingly close to a T20 World Cup semi-final berth, and that competitive spirit will carry over as they look to open this series with a winning statement.

Welcome, cricket enthusiasts - The cricket world turns its attention to the legendary Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, where a captivating bilateral campaign is about to unfold. West Indies and Sri Lanka are set to clash in the opening fixture of their three-match ODI series, igniting a month-long tour that spans all three formats. For the home side, this series represents a critical opportunity to re-establish their 50-over dominance in front of a passionate Caribbean crowd. Meanwhile, the visiting Sri Lankans arrive highly motivated, eager to shed their reputation as difficult tourists and claim a statement series victory on overseas soil.

... MATCHDAY ...

A busy Caribbean summer awaits - It is the start of a bumper home season for the West Indies, with Sri Lanka first up on a tour that will be followed by visits from New Zealand and Pakistan later in the year. The Sri Lankans will take part in an all-format series comprising three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests. The white-ball leg will be played at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, before the action shifts to Antigua for the two-match Test series. What's at stake? Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI standings, West Indies have significant ground to make up if they are to break into the top eight and secure direct qualification for next year's ODI World Cup. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, are better placed in sixth and will be looking to strengthen their position as the race to the global showpiece gathers pace. The challenge of consistency - There is undeniable talent in this West Indies setup. When they click, they are capable of beating anyone on their day, with explosive batting depth, genuine pace options and the natural flair that Caribbean cricket has long been known for. Yet, consistency remains the challenge. Hope holds the key - Led by Shai Hope, the batting unit largely revolves around the captain's experience and stability. John Campbell provides a left-handed option at the top, while Ackeem Auguste brings exciting potential and youthful freedom, although the Saint Lucian is still in the early stages of his international career. Keacy Carty has emerged as one of the most technically accomplished batters in the side and is steadily building a case for himself in the 50-over format. The middle order is where much of the intrigue lies. Sherfane Rutherford has quietly established himself as one of the more dependable performers in the format, and his ability to rotate strike and counter spin through the middle overs will be tested by Sri Lanka's varied attack. Justin Greaves offers valuable all-round balance, while Roston Chase adds experience and composure in the lower middle order. The headline from the squad announcement is the return of Shimron Hetmyer. Back in the ODI setup after an impressive T20 World Cup campaign, where he excelled in a new role at number 3, Hetmyer will be available for selection only for the third ODI. Threat with the ball - The bowling is where the West Indies carry their most potent threat, particularly through their pace attack. Alzarri Joseph leads the unit as its senior figure and returns after a back injury that kept him out of international cricket for much of the past year. Jayden Seales has quietly developed into one of the more reliable fast bowlers in ODI cricket, while Shamar Joseph brings a different dimension with his raw pace and aggression. Matthew Forde has become a key member of the attack, with his ability to make the new ball talk giving Shai Hope another valuable option at the start of the innings. The spin department will be led by Gudakesh Motie, whose ability to vary his pace and attack the stumps could prove vital in the middle overs. Roston Chase's off-spin provides further control and experience, while Justin Greaves and Shamar Springer add depth to the attack and give Hope additional seam-bowling options should conditions demand them. Dawn of a new era - Sri Lanka return to ODI cricket for the first time since January, and they do so under new leadership. The Kusal Mendis era in white-ball cricket begins in the Caribbean, with the wicketkeeper-batter taking over from Charith Asalanka as ODI captain and succeeding Dasun Shanaka as T20I skipper. It will also be Gary Kirsten's first assignment as the Lankan head coach. Experience at the core - A lot will rest on Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, two players who have carried much of Sri Lanka's batting in the format over the past year. Nissanka's consistency at the top of the order has made him one of the first names on the teamsheet, while Mendis begins his tenure as ODI captain with the added responsibility of leading the batting unit. Few players will have more riding on this series than Charith Asalanka. Having first relinquished the T20I captaincy and now the ODI leadership as well, the focus shifts entirely back to his batting, something Sri Lanka will hope brings the best out of a player who has been a mainstay of their middle order for several years. Kamindu Mendis continues to grow in importance within Sri Lanka's batting setup. Comfortable against both pace and spin, he can rebuild after early wickets or accelerate when required and remains a handy spin-bowling option. Janith Liyanage and Milan Rathnayake offer reliable support through the middle and lower order, while Kamil Mishara and Pavan Rathnayake are among the younger names being given opportunities by the tourists. A welcome return - The return of Wanindu Hasaranga after a lengthy spell on the sidelines is a major boost for Sri Lanka. Few teams lean on spin as heavily as they do, and the leg-spinner remains central to everything they do with the ball. More than anything, Sri Lanka will be hoping for an uninterrupted run for their premier spinner, whose career in recent years has been punctuated by injury setbacks. Variety at their disposal - Together, Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana form a spin partnership capable of controlling games through the middle overs and creating constant wicket-taking opportunities. Dunith Wellalage offers a different angle with his left-arm spin and has developed into a dependable contributor with the bat, lower down the order. Back after missing time through injury, Dushmantha Chameera brings experience as well as genuine pace, while Asitha Fernando's ability to maintain pressure complements the attacking options around him. Eshan Malinga has worked his way back into contention after an impressive stint in the IPL, while Dilshan Madushanka and Pramod Madushan ensure the tourists have plenty of variety to call upon across different phases of the innings. Form (Last 5 completed ODIs, recent first) - WI - LLLLW | SL - LLWLL. The weight of history - This is only the 4th bilateral ODI series between these two sides in the Caribbean. On Sri Lanka's last visit in 2021, they were swept 3-0, and their last ODI series triumph in the West Indies dates back to 2003. In fact, Sri Lanka have lost each of their last five ODIs in the Caribbean. West Indies, meanwhile, are unbeaten across their last four home ODI series and will be keen to extend that run. What to expect? Sabina Park has traditionally offered assistance to fast bowlers and, with the series opener being a morning start, there should be enough in the surface for the new ball to do a bit. Whether the pitch slows down and allows the spinners to come into the game as the day progresses remains to be seen. New leadership, contrasting strengths and crucial ODI ranking points on the line - all the ingredients are in place for an intriguing start to the Caribbean summer.