Charith Asalanka (Photo Credits: Twitter)
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team 2nd ODI Match Scorecard: The second match of the three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka national cricket team vs West Indies national cricket team was played today i.e. on 23 October. This match between the two teams was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. In the second ODI, Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by five wickets and took a 2-0 lead. The command of Sri Lanka is in the hands of Charith Asalanka. Whereas West Indies is being captained by Shai Hope. Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2nd ODI 1st Inning Scorecard: In the second ODI, Sri Lanka bowlers broke the back of the batsmen, the entire West Indies team was limited to just 189 runs; See the scorecard of the first innings here
Meanwhile, in the second ODI match, due to rain, the match was decided at 44-44 overs. In the second ODI, Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and decided to bowl first. After losing the toss, the West Indies team, who came to bat first, had a disappointing start and eight of the team's batsmen returned to the pavilion after scoring just 58 runs. Except Sherfane Rutherford, no batsman could stay on the crease.
In the second ODI, the entire West Indies team was reduced to just one run in 44 overs. Sherfane Rutherford played the best inning of 80 runs for West Indies. Apart from Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Moti scored unbeaten 50 runs. Mahesh Theekshana gave the first success to the Sri Lankan team. For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga took the maximum of four wickets. Apart from Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando took three wickets each.
Check out the scorecard of SL vs WI match here:
Sri Lanka Wins
Sri Lanka won the 2nd ODI cricket match against West Indies by 5 wickets and won the series 2:0.
Congratulations #SriLanka #LKA #SLvWI pic.twitter.com/2gdYsGqVHk
— Sri Lanka Tweet (@SriLankaTweet) October 23, 2024
Sri Lankan team had to score 190 runs in 44 overs to win this match. The Sri Lankan team, which came to chase the target, had a disappointing start and the team suffered two major setbacks at just 25 runs. Sri Lankan team achieved the target by losing five wickets in just 38.2 overs. Captain Charith Asalanka once again played the captaincy innings for Sri Lanka.
Charit Asalanka played an excellent inning of 62 unbeaten runs in just 61 balls with the help of seven fours and one six. Apart from Charit Asalanka, Sadira Samarawickrama and Nishan Madushka scored 38-38 runs. Alzarri Joseph gave the first success to the West Indies team. For West Indies, Alzarri Joseph took the maximum of two wickets. Apart from Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Moti and Roston Chase took one wicket each. The third and last ODI match between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be played on Saturday i.e. 26 October.
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