Thu Oct 24 02:59:33 UTC 2024: Sri Lanka achieved a decisive victory over West Indies in the 2nd ODI of a three-match series, securing their fifth consecutive bilateral series win this year and their tenth straight home series victory. Despite a shaky start for West Indies, who were at 56 for 8, a remarkable ninth-wicket partnership of 119 runs between Romario Shepherd and Akeal Motie helped them set a target of 189 runs. Rutherford contributed significantly with a resilient 80 runs, capitalizing on missed opportunities.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers excelled, with Hasaranga taking 4 wickets for 40 runs and Asitha Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana each claiming three wickets. In response to West Indies’ total, Sri Lanka faced early difficulties but found stability through a partnership between Madushka and Samarawickrama, both scoring 38 runs. Captain Dasun Shanaka played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 62 to lead his team to a 5-wicket victory, clinching the series with a 2-0 lead.
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