Wed Oct 16 08:43:35 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Look to Extend Lead in Sri Lanka Series

**Dambulla, Sri Lanka:** The West Indies will be looking to extend their lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka when the two sides clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Dambulla today. The Caribbean team emerged victorious in the first T20I on Sunday, winning by five wickets.

Brandon King and Evin Lewis were the stars for the West Indies in the first match, as they chased down a target of 180 runs in just 19.1 overs. Sri Lanka, despite losing the toss and being reduced to 58/3 in the 8th over, put up a respectable total thanks to half-centuries from Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka.

While Mendis impressed with both bat and ball, taking a wicket for 14 runs, the rest of the Sri Lankan bowlers struggled to contain the West Indies batters.

With dew expected to play a significant role in the second T20I, batting conditions are expected to be easier as the match progresses. The average first innings score at the venue is 142, but the par score could well be around 200 given the ease with which the West Indies chased down 180 in the first match.

Sri Lanka will be hoping to bounce back in the second match and level the series. The hosts will be looking to their bowlers to perform better and restrict the West Indies batsmen.

The second T20I is set to begin at [Time].

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