Sat Oct 26 11:16:58 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– Sri Lanka and West Indies are competing in a three-match ODI series, with Sri Lanka winning the first match.
– The second match took place yesterday, reduced to 44 overs due to rain.
– West Indies batted first and were all out for 189 runs in 36 overs. Shermaine Rutherford scored 80 runs, and Kudaksh Moti contributed 50 runs.
– Sri Lanka’s bowling performance was led by Wanindu Hasaranga with 4 wickets, while Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera took 3 wickets each.
– In response, Sri Lanka scored 190 runs in 38.2 overs, losing 5 wickets. Nishan Madushka and Samaraweera each scored 38 runs, and captain Dasun Shanaka remained not out at 62 runs.
– Sri Lanka won the match by 5 wickets, claiming the series 2-0.
– Wanindu Hasaranga was named Player of the Match.
– The third and final match is scheduled for the day after tomorrow.
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