Sri Lanka Beats the West Indies by 41 Runs in the 1st ODI as Nissanka Scores 79
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis led Sri Lanka to 303-7, and Dushmantha Chameera took 4-67 as the West Indies fell short.
- On Wednesday, Pathum Nissanka scored 79 and captain Kusal Mendis added 72, leading Sri Lanka to a 41-run victory over the West Indies in the first one-day cricket international.
- After Kamindu Mendis fell for 12 in the seventh over, Nissanka and Mendis put on 136 for the second wicket, propelling Sri Lanka to 303-7 with contributions from Charith Asalanka and Janith Liyanage.
- Captain Shai Hope carried the West Indies response with 56 from 66 balls, but the team was bowled out for 262 as Dushmantha Chameera claimed 4-67.
- A floodlight failure interrupted play near the end of the match, forcing players off the field due to bad light; resistance faded after Hope departed.
- The three-match series continues at Kingston on Saturday, with the third match scheduled for next Monday at Sabina Park.
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Sri Lanka beats the West Indies by 41 runs in the 1st ODI as Nissanka scores 79
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