Sri Lanka Beat West Indies, 1st ODI Scorecard: In the first ODI, Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by 5 wickets, Nishan Madushka and Charith Asalanka played explosive innings, took 1-0 lead in the series; See the scorecard of SL vs WI match here

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Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team, 1st ODI Match 2024 Scorecard: The first match of the three-match ODI series (ODI Series) between Sri Lanka national cricket team vs West Indies national cricket team was played today i.e. on 20 October. This match between the two teams was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. In the first ODI, Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by five wickets. With this, the Sri Lankan team has taken a 1-0 lead in the series. Charith Asalanka is leading Sri Lanka in this series. The command of West Indies is on the shoulders of Shai Hope. Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st ODI Scorecard: West Indies gave a target of 232 runs (DLS) to Sri Lanka in the first ODI, Sherfane Rutherford played a brilliant innings; See the scorecard of the first innings here

Meanwhile, in the first ODI, West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and decided to bat first. West Indies team, who came to bat first after winning the toss, had a disappointing start and three of the team's batsmen returned to the pavilion with a score of just 54 runs. After this, Casey Carty and Sherfane Rutherford together handled the innings. Due to rain, the overs were cut and 37-37 overs were decided.

See the scorecard of SL vs WI match here

What a start! Sri Lanka take the first ODI against West Indies by 5 wickets!

A fantastic all-round performance sets the tone for the series. #SLvWI pic.twitter.com/dDgFlgBZzm

— Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) October 20, 2024

West Indies team scored 185 runs after losing four wickets in 37 overs. For West Indies, Sherfane Rutherford played a brilliant inning of 74 unbeaten runs. During this innings, Sherfane Rutherford hit five fours and three sixes in 82 balls. Apart from Sherfane Rutherford, Casey Carty scored 37 runs.

Wanindu Hasaranga gave the first major success to the Sri Lankan team. For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga took the maximum of two wickets. Apart from Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Wandersay and Charith Asalanka took one wicket each. According to DLS rules, Sri Lankan team had to score 232 runs in 37 overs to win this match.

The Sri Lankan team, which came to chase the target, had a disappointing start and three batsmen of the team returned to the pavilion at the score of just 45 runs. After this, opener Nishan Madushka and captain Charith Asalanka together handled the innings. Sri Lankan team achieved the target by losing five wickets in just 31.5 overs. For Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka played the highest innings of 77 runs. During this explosive innings, Charith Asalanka hit eight fours and three sixes in 71 balls. Apart from Charith Asalanka, Nishan Madushka scored 69 runs.

Alzarri Joseph gave the first success to the West Indies team. For West Indies, Gudakesh Moti took the maximum of three wickets. Apart from Gudakesh Moti, Alzarri Joseph took two wickets. The second match of the series will be played on Wednesday i.e. 23rd October at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 2:30 pm.