Thu Oct 31 19:59:26 UTC 2024: ## West Indies End 19-Year Winless Streak in Sri Lanka with Thrilling Victory

**Pallekele, Sri Lanka:** The West Indies men’s cricket team ended a 19-year winless streak in Sri Lanka with a dominant eight-wicket victory at Pallekele on October 27. The victory came in a rain-affected match, with the West Indies chasing a revised target of 195 runs in 23 overs.

Despite a strong start from Sri Lanka, the West Indies were able to keep the pressure on, with Matthew Forde taking a crucial wicket. The chase got off to a quick start, with Evin Lewis leading the charge. However, Sri Lanka rallied to leave the West Indies needing 77 runs from 42 balls.

Sherfane Rutherford and Lewis then exploded in a stunning display of power hitting. Rutherford smashed three sixes in a row, while Lewis blasted two more, to secure a thrilling victory with an over to spare.

Lewis finished unbeaten on 102 runs off just 61 balls, making it the third-fastest ODI century for the West Indies. Rutherford also contributed a rapid 26-ball 50, including three sixes of his own.

While Sri Lanka won the series 2-1, this victory marked the West Indies’ first ODI win in Sri Lanka since the 2005 Indian Oil Cup. This was a crucial victory for the West Indies, demonstrating their resilience and firepower in the face of adversity.

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