Published • loading... • Updated
Captain's Knock by De Silva Rallies Sri Lanka on Day 1 Against West Indies
De Silva’s 120 anchored a recovery after Sri Lanka slipped to 42-3, with Chandimal and Dinusha adding key stands against West Indies pace.
- On Thursday, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva scored his 13th Test century, guiding the tourists to 308 all out at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on the opening day.
- Sent in to bat on a seamer-friendly surface, Sri Lanka stumbled to 42-3 as West Indies bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach exploited early movement with the new ball.
- Dhananjaya stabilized the innings through partnerships with Dinesh Chandimal, who contributed 54 in a 68-run stand, and Sonal Dinusha, who scored 43 during a 99-run sixth-wicket partnership.
- West Indies wicketkeeper Joshua da Silva endured a difficult return, dropping three chances, while seam bowler Justin Greaves took 3-39 to help limit the total.
- Openers John Campbell and Brandon King finished the day at 0-0 for West Indies, with both teams seeking their first win in the World Test Championship.
Insights by Ground AI
16 Articles
16 Articles
Dhananjaya’s century helps Sri Lanka post 308 in first test vs. West Indies
·Sri Lanka
Read Full Article
The Virgin Islands Daily News+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Captain's knock by De Silva rallies Sri Lanka on Day 1 against West Indies
NORTH SOUND, Antigua — Captain Dhananjaya de Silva’s 13th century rallied Sri Lanka after it twice lost two wickets in an over, guiding his team to 308 all out after being sent in Thursday on the opening day of the…
·Cherokee County, United States
Read Full Article
Rutland HeraldReposted by 
Idaho Press
Idaho PressSkipper Chandimal leads Sri Lanka to 95-3 at lunch in 1st test against West Indies
NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — Sri Lanka recovered from the loss of three early wickets to reach 95-3 against pace- heavy West Indies at lunch in the first test of a two-match series on Thursday.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources16
Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Center
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 30%
C 40%
R 30%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
