Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Pathum Nissanka's 79 sets the target in a 41-run win
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 41 runs. Pathum Nissanka made 79 (103), Dushmantha Chameera took 4 for 67.
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 41 runs in the Match 1 of Sri Lanka tour of West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, Kingston. Sri Lanka made 303 for 7 in 50 overs; West Indies replied with 262 all out in 49.2 overs. Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 79 (103) at a strike rate of 76.7, and Dushmantha Chameera returned 4 for 67.
How the innings unfolded
Sri Lanka — 303 for 7 in 50 overs
Scored at 6.06 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 32 | 1 | 3.20 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 186 | 2 | 6.20 | 18 (12×4, 6×6) |
| Death overs | 85 | 4 | 8.50 | 8 (6×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 136 for the 2nd wicket between Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, from 127 balls (6.43 an over).
West Indies — 262 all out in 49.2 overs
Scored at 5.31 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 75 | 2 | 7.50 | 9 (7×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 139 | 4 | 4.63 | 11 (9×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 48 | 4 | 5.14 | 3 (2×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 52 for the 3rd wicket between Shai Hope and Keacy Carty, from 68 balls (4.59 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 79 | 103 | 76.7 | 9 | 1 |
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 72 | 62 | 116.1 | 4 | 4 |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | 56 | 66 | 84.8 | 2 | 2 |
| Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 45 | 44 | 102.3 | 3 | 1 |
| Justin Greaves | West Indies | 45 | 38 | 118.4 | 5 | 1 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | 10 | 4 for 67 | 6.70 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | 10 | 2 for 26 | 2.60 | 1 |
| Matthew Forde | West Indies | 9 | 2 for 44 | 4.89 | 1 |
| Roston Chase | West Indies | 10 | 2 for 47 | 4.70 | 1 |
| Jayden Seales | West Indies | 10 | 2 for 67 | 6.70 | 3 |
The stands that mattered
- 136 (127 balls) for Sri Lanka's 2nd wicket — Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka
- 64 (48 balls) for Sri Lanka's 5th wicket — Janith Liyanage and Charith Asalanka
- 52 (68 balls) for West Indies's 3rd wicket — Shai Hope and Keacy Carty
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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