Sat Oct 26 11:39:25 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Look to Seal Series Win Against West Indies in 2nd ODI
**Pallekele, Sri Lanka**: Following a rain-affected opening encounter, Sri Lanka will be aiming to clinch the ODI series against West Indies when the two sides meet for the second game at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, October 23rd.
Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, took a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the first ODI by 5 wickets on Sunday. The match was reduced to 37 overs per side due to rain, with West Indies setting a target of 185 runs. Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for the Caribbean side with an unbeaten 74.
In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target comfortably with five wickets remaining, thanks to a brilliant 77 from Asalanka.
Sri Lanka hold a strong head-to-head record against the West Indies in ODIs, with 31 wins to the Caribbean team’s 31. While Sri Lanka have won 13 out of 18 ODIs against West Indies on home soil, the West Indies will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing start and level the series.
The second ODI is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time, with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM. The match will be broadcasted live on Sony Sports Ten 5 in India, with live streaming available on FanCode and the SonyLIV app and website.
**Squads:**
**Sri Lanka:** Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK), Nishan Madushka (WK), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Kumara, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohammad Shiraz
**West Indies:** Shai Hope (C/WK), Alzarri Joseph (VC), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Alick Athanaze, Kieron Pollard, Rovman Powell, Matthew Ford, Sherman Lewis, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jaden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.
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