Tue Oct 15 19:24:26 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Clinches Victory in Second T20 Against West Indies
**Dambulla, Sri Lanka:** Sri Lanka has secured a convincing 73-run victory over the West Indies in the second Twenty20 International, played at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium today.
Batting first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka posted a formidable total of 162 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka top-scored with 54 runs, while Kusal Mendis contributed 26. Romario Shepherd was the pick of the West Indies bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 23 runs in his 3 overs.
Chasing a target of 163 runs, the West Indies batting lineup faltered, collapsing to 89 runs for all wickets in 16.1 overs. Sri Lanka’s bowlers were relentless, with Dunith Wellalage taking 3 wickets for a miserly 9 runs in his 4 overs.
Pathum Nissanka was adjudged the Player of the Match for his crucial innings.
This victory consolidates Sri Lanka’s position in the series, with the two teams set to face each other in the third and final T20 on [Date].
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