Sri Lanka vs West Indies WI in SL, 3 T20Is, 2024 Full Scorecard

FOUR! A BOUNDARY TO WRAP THINGS UP! Short-pitched around leg, Kusal Perera flicks this wide to the right of the short fine leg fielder this time and ends the game with a boundary. Sri Lanka wins this by 9 wickets and a good chunk of 12 balls to spare.

Yorker around off, Kusal Mendis rolls this towards long on for one. SCORES ARE LEVEL!

With the crowd looking to roar the loudest so far, Alzarri Joseph bowls an absolute beauty outside off, beating the outside edge of Mendis. Where was this throughout the game, Mr. Joseph?

WIDE! On a length down the leg, Kusal Mendis swings and misses. Wided. Just 2 needed now.

On a length around off, Kusal Perera tucks this through mid-wicket and runs one.

FOUR! FIFTY FOR PERERA! Yorker, down the leg, Kusal Perera moves in and flicks this fine and wide to the left of short fine leg for a boundary to bring up his half-century.

On a length around off, angling away from the batter. Kusal Mendis flicks this towards the left of Shamar Springer at wide long on and runs two yet again.

On a length around leg, Kusal Perera thumps this down to long on for one.

FOUR! Full toss, on off, Kusal Perera doesn't hit this uppish and flicks this in the empty pockets between deep mid-wicket and wide long on for a boundary this time. Just 11 needed now for Lanka to clinch this series.

The umpire sends this upstairs to check if the batters had taken three or did they stop after a couple. Three runs is the verdict from the TV umpire.

Good length wide of off, Kusal Mendis cuts this towards deep point and was expecting a boundary. A brilliant effort in the deep by Sherfane Rutherford keeps it down to three.

Sherfane Rutherford has jammed his little finger in the ground as he fielded this and he might have dislocated that. It's the turn of the West Indies team physio to rush out and check on his player.

The physio is earning his money here with frequent visits to check on the batter. Kusal Mendis is down again, nothing related to the earlier hit on the helmet though. This is regarding a sprain he has felt on his right thigh. He is good to continue though.

On a length outside off, Kusal Mendis moves in and looks to ramp this over short fine leg, misses and the ball is collected by Shai Hope behind the stumps. Kusal Mendis looks in some pain though and this is something to do with his thigh on the right leg.

FOUR! Brilliantly played away from the fielder for four. On a length, wide of off, Kusal Mendis jumps to his off and plays this late. Cuts this wide to the right of short third and the ball races away for four.

Pace off, full and wide outside off, Kusal Perera stretches and drills this towards sweeper cover for one.

Short and wide outside off, Kusal Mendis adjusts and slaps this through extra cover for a couple to end the over. 23 now needed of last 4 overs.

Full and wide outside off, Kusal Mendis guides this to short third for no run.

The physio rushes in and it is Kusal Mendis undergoing a concussion check as the ball hits his helmet while he was looking to sweep. Everything looks good though.

Length dragged back a bit, on off, Kusal Mendis goes for the sweep, gets an outside edge and the ball clips his helmet. A mandatory concussion check will take place now.

Short of a length on off, Kusal Mendis pulls this into the surface but towards mid-wicket for no run.

Fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis punches this towards extra cover for no run.

FOUR! Kusal Mendis is such a pleasing sight to the eyes when he is in this form. Tossed up around off, Kusal Mendis moves away from the line of it and chips this almost all the way up and over extra cover for four runs.

The equation is down to 29 runs off the last five overs. The Lankans are well and truly on track in the chase but we have seen them collapse in the recent past in a similar sort of situation in the series against India. Can they overcome that mentality to crumble in a pressure situation? We shall find out soon.

Yet another couple and this is athleticism of the highest order from these two. Good length around middle and leg, Kusal Perera tucks this in the empty pocket towards mid-wicket and runs a couple more. Excellent running between the wickets.

On a length on off, Kusal Perera flicks this towards deep mid-wicket region for a couple more.

Good length around middle and off, Kusal Perera pulls this towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Good length on middle and off, Kusal Perera defends this one.

FOUR! That's a cracking shot now. Short and wide outside off, Kusal Perera hangs back and lofts this up and over extra cover for a boundary.

Short-pitched, into the body, around leg, Kusal Perera lofts this behind mid-wicket and runs back for two. A bit more time in the air might have seen the ball land in the lap of a fielder.

Fuller, around the leg this time, Kusal Perera nudges this away towards deep square for one.

Much slower, in the line of stumps, bouncing over middle. Kusal Perera goes for the slog sweep and misses.

Short of a length around middle and leg, Mendis gets it away on leg for one more.

Too full, on off, Kusal Mendis dabs this towards short third and runs one. Not a good throw from the fielder towards Roston Chase allows an extra run.

FIFTY! Kusal Mendis has batted extremely well to score a fifty on this tricky track. Slower and fuller around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis tucks this through mid-wicket and runs a couple.

Fuller, on the pads, Kusal Mendis goes for the sweep and fails to get it away.

It has been a while since the ball touched or crossed the ropes now. Maybe a wicket here and the visitors will be back in this. Good length on leg, Mendis tucks this away towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Yorker, on the pads, Kusal Mendis flicks this towards short fine leg for no run.

Good length, on off. Kusal Mendis defends this back to the right of the bowler.

Back of a length around off, Kusal Mendis punches this off the back foot towards the right of point for a couple.

Back of a length, into the batter. Kusal Perera pulls this towards deep square for one.

Slower one, full and wide outside off. Perera swings and misses.

Tossed up in the line of stumps, Kusal Perera drives this towards sweeper cover for one.

Quicker and flatter outside off, Kusal Mendis cuts this through backward point for one.

Short of a length around off, Mendis punches this towards extra cover for no run.

Quicker and flatter, outside off, Kusal Mendis goes for the cut and misses.

Too full around off, Kusal Perera gets it away on off towards point and runs one more.

Fuller, around the leg, Kusal Mendis rolls this towards long on for one.

On a length around off, Kusal Perera defends this back to the bowler.

On a length around off, Kusal Perera pushes this towards wide long off and comes back for two. Excellent use of the field here from these two.

Much better from Alzarri Joseph. Back of a length, wide of off, in that corridor of uncertainty. Kusal Perera tentatively pokes at it and gets beaten on the inside.

FOUR! Lovely bit of timing behind this and he has found the fence again. On a length, angling into the batter, Kusal Perera flicks this and finds the gap bisecting the fielders in the deep on leg for four runs.

Back of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis jams this towards the bowler.

FOUR! Juicy half-volley, outside off, Kusal Perera gets right on top of it and nails the off-drive straight down the ground towards long off for four runs.

Dropped again. The fielding has been really poor from the visitors and they are paying for it. Tossed up, on off, holds a bit into the surface, Kusal Mendis goes for the drive and gets it high off his bat straight towards the bowler. Roston Chase gets behind this and gets both hands to it but drops it in the end.

Quicker and flatter on off, Kusal Mendis cuts this towards short third for no run.

Too full, wide of off, Kusal Perera drives this to long off for one.

Short of a length on off, Mendis rolls this towards long on for one.

SIX! Kusal Mendis is not allowing Roston Chase to settle. Tossed up on middle and off, Kusal Mendis gets low on a knee and slog sweeps this up and over the deep mid-wicket fieder for a massive six.

Short of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis flicks this towards the left of deep square and runs a couple.

Length dragged back on off, Kusal Perera cuts this towards backward point for no run. Kusal Perera cries in agony as this seemed as a boundary opportunity.

Tossed up on the pads again, Kusal Mendis gets down on a knee and sweeps this towards deep square for one.

Fuller around off, Kusal Mendis drives this towards sweeper cover and scampers back for two.

Tossed up and Kusal Perera sweeps this away for one.

FOUR! Quicker and fuller, straying down the leg, Kusal Perera flicks this and finds the fence behind the wicket towards leg for a boundary.

Mendis was gone for all money had Hope hit the stumps on the striker's end. Fuller, on off, Kusal Perera dabs this towards off and goes for a run, Shai Hope was quickly onto this and threw at the stumps towards the striker's end and missed. The batter took an extra run though.

Quicker and wide of off, Kusal Perera edges this onto the pads and towards off for one.

Too full, around the pads, Kusal Mendis flicks this towards short mid-wicket and takes one. It was fielded well initially but in order to throw this on the dive towards the bowler the fielder fluffed his line and the batter took advantage of it.

Tossed up on the pads, Kusal Mendis goes for the sweeps nad misses. The ball gets thumped into the pads though.

Fuller on off, Kusal Mendis drives this towards extra cover for no run.

Too full, around leg, Kusal Perera tucks this towards deep square for one.

Short of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis hops on the back foot and pulls this flat towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Good length on the pads, Kusal Mendis flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single

FOUR! Innovative and effective from Mendis. Back of a length around off, Kusal Mendis moves in and looks to ramp this over short fine leg, gets it away off the glove and lobs it over the keeper instead but for a boundary. Mendis wouldn't mind one bit of how it goes to the fence.

Short-pitched, into the body, Perera gets late to the pull and ends up clipping it off the gloves towards leg for one.

Good length wide of off, Kusal Perera guides this towards backward point for no run.

On a length around off, Kusal Mendis dabs this in front of short third and the two Kusal's steal a single.

On a length around off, Kusal Mendis pushes this towards extra cover for no run.

Too full, around off, Kusal Perera flicks this towards mid-wicket for nothing. An excellent Powerplay ends for Sri Lanka.

TWO WIDES! Quicker and fuller, down the leg, Kusal Mendis leaves it and the ball deflects off the pass of Shai Hope towards short leg and the batters run one as well. Wided.

Too full, on off, Kusal Mendis pushes this towards off for no run.

FOUR! Excellently swept away for four. Tossed up around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis gets inside the line of it and sweeps this wide to the left of deep square for four runs.

Delay in proceedings as Gudakesh Motie is being given some medical assistance from the team physio. Motie looks good to continue.

Too full, around off, Kusal Perera thumps this towards long on for one. Gudakesh Motie in an attempt to field this gets whacked on his bowling arm and he needs some medical attention here.

Kusal Perera joins Kusal Mendis in the middle.

OUT! TIMBER! Pathum Nissanka misreads the pace and line and he has to walk back. Arm-delivery, angling into the batter, Pathum Nissanka looks to nudge this off his backfoot towards leg but the ball skids on and keeps low as well. Beats the batter and rattles the timber.

Fuller around off, Pathum Nissanka pushes this towards the ring of fielders on off for no run.

Good length, around middle and off, Mendis looks to nudge this towards leg but ends up getting a leading edge just in front of Shamar Joseph towards the off side for nothing.

Excellent from Brandon King. On a length around middle and off, Kusal Mendis punches this on the up into the surface and a boundary written all over it. Brandon King had other ideas as he flies to his left and fields this. Saves four runs for his side.

SIX! Was it a replay of the biggie earlier in the over? No, but it seemed so. Banged short, around leg, Kusal Mendis swivels and pulls this up and over the fielder in the deep towards deep square for six more runs.

On a length wide of off, Pathum Nissanka dabs this towards third man for one.

Back of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis tucks this towards the right of mid on for one.

SIX! THE QUICKER IT COMES, THE FASTER IT FLIES! Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis picks it up and pulls this out of the park and into the stands along the wind towards deep square leg region for a biggie.

Shamar Joseph comes into the attack.

Much slower and in the line of stumps, Pathum Nissanka defends this one.

Fuller, on off, Pathum Nissanka defends this off the front foot.

FOUR! CARVED AWAY! Short of a length a bit quicker as well, Pathum Nissanka rocks on the back foot and cuts this through the gap between point and backward point for yet another boundary. Pathum Nissanka is dealing heavily in boundaries.

Ordinary i the field from Windies and what should have been a dot ends up being a couple for Pathum. Fuller on off, Pathum Nissanka thumps this towards extra cover but this sneaks under the fielder and the batter runs two.

WIDE! Full and wide down the leg, Pathum Nissanka goes for the paddle and misses. Wided.

Quicker and fuller on off, Kusal Mendis drives this to long off for one.

Fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis keeps it out.

Touch fuller, on off, Pathum Nissanka punches this to Motie at cover.

Short of a length wide of off, Pathum Nissanka looks to pull this as well but it spins a long way and beats him.

FOUR! The onslaught continues from Pathum Nissanka. Short of a length around middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka hops back and pulls this aerially, intentionally over mid-wicket for another boundary.

Short of a length on off, Pathum Nissanka rocks back and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Fuller, on off, Kusal Mendis plays the inside out again but this time the deep extra-cover fielder cuts it off.

FOUR! The energy of Pathum Nissanka now shifts to Kusal Mendis who threads off side as well. Tossed up on off, Kusal Mendis moves away from the line of it and lofts this inside out over extra cover for a boundary.

FOUR! Another boundary and Pathum Nissanka has moved to 26 in no time. Short-pitched, not a problem for Pathum as he stays back and pulls this into the surface through mid-wicket for four runs. Gudakesh Motie runs to the fence from mid on and looks to keep it inside the playing area but fails to do so.

FOUR! That's as classy as it could get. On a length around middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka flicks this flamboyantly up and over a widish mid on for a boundary.

Good length wide outside off, Pathum Nissanka jumps down the track and swipes at it, gets beaten on the inside.

SIX! GO FETCH THAT SAYS NISSANKA! Short-pitched, around chest height, Pathum Nissanka picks it up early and hooks this up and over the deep square leg field for a huge six. Pathum Nissanka is in no nonsense mood.

Back of a length around off, shaping further away from the batter. Pathum Nissanka shoulders arms it.

On a length around off, Kusal Mendis dabs this towards the third man region for a single.

Alzarri Joseph will bowl from the other end.

Quicker and short around off, sharp turn on offer, Pathum Nissanka punches this towards cover for no run. A good first over for Sri Lanka.

FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is ridigin his luck. Tossed up on off, Pathum Nissanka goes for the slog sweep and swings hard. The ball gets a leading edge behind Rovman Powell at first slip. Rovman Powell runs backward and looks to pluck this but the ball deflects off his hands and races into the fence.

FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is doing his bit to get Fabian Allen off his line. Short of a length on off, touch quicker this time around, Pathum Nissanka goes for the reverse sweep and gets a good connection to it. The ball lobs over point for a boundary.

Sharp turn. Short of a length on off, Pathum Nissanka goes on the back foot and looks to cut this but gts beaten.

FOUR! Pathum Nissanka is up and running in the chase with a boundary, not a convincing one though. Tossed up, around off, turning away from the batter. Pathum Nissanka plays for the arm delivery and the ball gets an outside edge and flies past Rovman Powell at first slip for a boundary.

Starts with a teasing line outside off, Pathum Nissanka drives this towards cover for a dot to begin the chase.

A yorker, on leg, Alzarri Joseph digs it through mid-wicket for a brace. West Indies end their innings at 162/8.

Alzarri Joseph walks in to face the final ball.

OUT! TIMBER! Nuwan Thushara gets a wicket finally. On a length and on off, Romario Shepherd hangs back and looks to pull it but misses it completely as the ball rattles over the stumps. Romario Shepherd walks back into the hut.

Short, on off, Romario Shepherd looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball goes in the air and lands safely at mid-wicket. They collect two runs.

FOUR! Excellent timing! Lands it on middle, Romario Shepherd hangs back and flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Two wides! Lands it down leg, Fabian Allen leaves. The keeper fails to collect as the batters cross.

FOUR! Well played! Short and on middle, Fabian Allen hangs back and pulls it magnificently over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Lands it on off, Romario Shepherd flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Fabian Allen walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Pathirana has finally taken a wicket! Overpitched and on the pads. Powell attempted to lift it over deep square leg but failed to time the shot properly, leading to a catch by Bhanuka Rajapaksa in the outfield. Powell is dismissed. West Indies have now lost seven wickets.

Bowls it outside off, Rovman Powell looks to play at it but misses.

FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! Lands it down leg, Rovman Powell looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to stop it as the ball races away.

Too full, on off, Rovman Powell digs it back.

SIX! In the zone and it has been dismissed! Short and around off, Rovman Powell stands his ground and plunders it all the way over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Bowls it down leg as the ball hits Romario Shepherd's pads and rolls towards fine leg. They cross.

Lands it outside off, Romario Shepherd looks to play at it but misses.

Quicker, shorter, and outside off. Rovman Powell pulls it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Bowls it on middle, Romario Shepherd flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Full, outside off, Romario Shepherd slashes it over covers for a brace.

SIX! Right out of the screws! Half-tracker outside off that sits up to be hit. Romario Shepherd winds up and clatters it over deep mid-wicket!

Bowls it down leg, Romario Shepherd looks to slog it but gets a blow on his pads.

Short, on off, Rovman Powell pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

A full toss, on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Another yorker, down leg, Rovman Powell looks to block it but misses.

A yorker, down leg, Romario Shepherd looks to flick it but gets his toes as the ball rolls towards square leg. They cross for a leg bye.

Too full, on off, Rovman Powell taps it to covers for one more.

A low full toss, Romario Shepherd knocks it to mid on for one.

Full, on off, Rovman Powell eases it to covers for one.

Lands it on off, Rovman Powell punches it to point for one.

Short, on off, Rovman Powell blocks it back.

Lands it on off, Romario Shepherd flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Romario Shepherd walks in.

OUT! STUMPED! Floated up and around the off stump. Motie attempted a big swing but missed. The keeper quickly removed the bails, leading to an umpire's review for stumping. Replays showed that Mendis had taken the bails off just in time, and Motie was out of his crease. The West Indies have now lost their sixth wicket, with Hasaranga claiming the wicket.

Full, on off, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Well played! Bowls it on off, Rovman Powell hangs back and punches it through extra covers for a boundary.

Fuller one, on off, Gudakesh Motie knocks it through mid on for a brace.

SIX AGAIN! Three sixes in a trot! Fuller one, on off, Gudakesh Motie rocks back and heaves it over cow corner for the third six in a row.

SIX MORE! This is even better! A full toss, on off, Gudakesh Motie hangs back and powers it over deep mid-wicket for another biggie. Hundred up for the Windies.

SIX! This is timed well! Short, on off, Gudakesh Motie picks it well and lifts it magnificently over the bowler's head for a biggie.

FOUR! Streaky! Lands it outside off, Gudakesh Motie looks to loft it but gets an outside edge as the ball races away through the third man fence.

Quicker, on off, Rovman Powell eases it to point for one.

Short, on leg, Gudakesh Motie blocks it to covers.

Bowls it outside off, Gudakesh Motie blocks it solidly.

Slower one, on off, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

SIX! That's the reason he didn't take the single on the previous ball! Short, on off, Rovman Powell hangs back and plunders it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Short, on off, Rovman Powell pulls it to mid-wicket. He denies for a single.

Lands it on off, Gudakesh Motie taps it to mid off for one.

SIX! All the way! Slower one, on middle, Rovman Powell rocks back and hammers it all the way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Too full again, Gudakesh Motie pushes it to point for one more.

Too full, on leg, Rovman Powell digs it to mid on for one.

Full, on middle, Gudakesh Motie flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Some turn and bounce, down leg, Gudakesh Motie looks to slog it but gets beaten. That just missed the stumps!

Full, on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it on off, Gudakesh Motie lifts it over the bowler's head for a brace.

Short, on off, Rovman Powell punches it to covers for one.

Bowls it on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.

Full, on off, Gudakesh Motie sweeps it to square leg for one.

Bowls it on off, Gudakesh Motie looks to loft it but gets an outside edge. The ball carries towards fine leg. The fielder makes an effort to take the catch diving behind but misses. Two taken.

Gudakesh Motie walks in.

OUT! TIMBER! Charith Asalanka strikes in his very first delivery! Flatter one, on leg, Sherfane Rutherford rocks back and looks to cut it but gets beaten as the ball sneaks beneath his blade and rattles over the leg pole. Sherfane Rutherford makes his way back into the shed.

Bowls it outside off, Rovman Powell leaves it alone.

Lands it on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.

Too full, on off, Rovman Powell blocks it back.

Lands it on off, Sherfane Rutherford pushes it to covers for one.

FOUR! Well played! A low full toss, Sherfane Rutherford picks it well and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.

Short and wide, Sherfane Rutherford looks to slap it but gets beaten.

Short, on off, Rovman Powell eases it to covers.

Rovman Powell walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Another one departs! Hasaranga delivers a full-length ball, on off. Hope is lured into playing an off drive but the ball straightens as it gets a thin edge off Shai Hope's bat that strikes the keeper's pad. It then travels to first slip, where Pathum Nissanka manages to catch it just inches above the ground. The TV umpire reviews the play and confirms that Nissanka's catch was legitimate. Hope is given out! An impressive effort from the Sri Lankan opener.

Bowls it on leg, Shai Hope flicks it to the fielder at square leg.

Bowls it on off, Shai Hope blocks it back.

Bowls it on off, Sherfane Rutherford eases it to mid off for one.

Lands it on off, Shai Hope flicks it to mid on for one.

Sherfane Rutherford walks in.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Kamindu Mendis strikes. That's a soft dismissal. Quicker one, on off, with a hint of turn. Roston Chase looks to block it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat and carries back towards Kamindu Mendis who takes an easy catch.

Full, on middle, Roston Chase flicks it to the mid-wicket fielder.

Two more. Lands it outside off, Roston Chase slaps it through covers for two more.

Too full, on off, Roston Chase drills it through covers for a brace.

Some turn and bounce, outside off, Roston Chase looks to punch it but gets beaten.

Bowls it outside off, Roston Chase slaps it to the point fielder.

Quicker, on off, Shai Hope eases it to the cover fielder.

Bowls it on off, Roston Chase taps it to covers for one more.

Quicker, on off, Shai Hope knocks it to mid off for one.

Bowls it on off, Shai Hope taps it back to the bowler.

Full, on off, Shai Hope leans forward and blocks it.

Bowls it on leg, Roston Chase tickles it fine for a single.

Full, on off, Shai Hope eases it to point.

Lands it on middle, Roston Chase flicks it to mid on for one.

Flatter, on leg, Shai Hope turns it to mid-wicket for one more.

Slower one, on off, Roston Chase flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Short, on off, Shai Hope punches it to covers for one.

Bowls it on off, Shai Hope eases it to mid off.

Another one outside off, Roston Chase looks to block it but gets beaten again.

Lands it outside off, Roston Chase looks to play at it but gets beaten.

Bowls it on off, Roston Chase taps it to point. He wanted a single but was sent back in time.

Roston Chase walks in.

OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana gets his second wicket! Lands it on leg, it skids through, Brandon King looks to loft it but gets beaten completely as the ball hits the leg pole. Brandon King's cameo comes to an end

Fuller one, on middle, Shai Hope eases it to mid on for one.

FOUR! Excellent timing! Short, outside off, Shai Hope picks it well and punches it elegantly through covers for a boundary.

Bowls it on off, Brandon King blocks it back.

FOUR BYES! Lands it down leg, Brandon King looks to reverse sweep it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the ball races away.

Some turn and bounce, down leg, Brandon King looks to reverse sweep but gets a blow on his pads.

Lands it on middle, Shai Hope flicks it to mid on for one.

Back of a length, on off, Shai Hope punches it to the fielder at short cover.

Short, on off, Shai Hope blocks it back.

Wide! Lands it down leg, Shai Hope leaves.

Fuller one, on off, Brandon King blocks it back.

Bowls it on off, Shai Hope knocks it to mid on for one.

Lands it in middle, Brandon King tips it to mid on for one.

Full, on middle, Brandon King flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace. This is good running between the wickets.

Lands it on middle and leg, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Well played! Fuller one, outside off, Shai Hope reaches out to it and slashes it over extra covers for a boundary.

Lands it outside off, Brandon King leaves it alone.

Some turn and bounce, outside off, Brandon King blocks it well.

FOUR! Superb shot! Fuller one, on off, Brandon King gets on one knee and plays a reverse sweep through backward point for a boundary.

Lands it on middle, Brandon King blocks it back.

Slower through the air, on off, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for a quick single.

Fuller one, on off, Shai Hope eases it to the cover fielder.

Fuller one, on off, Brandon King eases it back to the bowler.

Another single. Short, on off, Shai Hope punches it through covers for one.

Length, on off, Brandon King tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

SIX! All the way! Brandon King is looking solid! Back of a length, on off, Brandon King picks it well and plunders it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Length and this shapes away late, Brandon King looks to waft at it but gets beaten.

FOUR! Well played! Length, on middle and leg, Brandon King just uses his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Nuwan Thushara to share the attack.

Lands it on off, Shai Hope eases it to covers again.

Short, on off, Shai Hope eases it to covers.

Shai Hope walks in.

OUT! TIMBER! Maheesh Theekshana strikes! Evin Lewis walks out for a golden duck. Touch short and on off, it keeps a tad low. Evin Lewis looks to flick it but the ball sneaks beneath his legs and hits the timber.

Touch short and on off, Brandon King tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Full, on off, Brandon King blocks it back.

FOUR! Brandon King is off the mark is style! Length, on off, Brandon King hangs back and punches is magnificently through the cover region. Easy pickings.

We are all set for the game to begin! The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Brandon King and Evin Lewis walk in with their blades for the West Indies. Maheesh Theekshana has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

Charith Asalanka, the Sri Lanka skipper says that they would have batted first as well but nothing much changes in the quota of 20 overs. Informs they are unchanged for this game and Pathum Nissanka is fine. Mentions that the side is high on confidence and they just want to continue from where they left.

Rovman Powell, the skipper of West Indies says they will be batting first and mentions that this looks a dry wicket and they'll be looking to put runs on board and defend this. Informs that Shai Hope and Fabian Allen comes in for Andre Fletcher and Shamar Springer. Mentions that this is a pitch where both teams will be looking to play good cricket and 140-150 will be a good total.

West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (WK), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell (C), Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph.

Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.

TOSS - The coin lands in favor of West Indies and their skipper Rovman Powell has decided to BAT first.

Home advantage and familiarity with the conditions may tip the scales in Sri Lanka's favor, but the unpredictability and firepower of West Indies make them a formidable opponent. With key player battles and tactical intrigue adding to the excitement, this series finale promises to be an unmissable, high-stakes encounter. It's anyone's game! Sri Lanka and West Indies have the firepower to swing the contest in either side's favor in any situation. Who will emerge victorious? We shall find out soon. Stay tuned for toss and team updates in a bit.

That impressive chase in the first match by West Indies was countered by Sri Lanka's resilient defense in the second, leaving everything to play for in the finale. The Caribbean side's explosive batting will look to replicate their successful pursuit from the opener, while Sri Lanka's revamped bowling attack seeks to repeat their defensive heroics. West Indies will be eager to welcome back Shai Hope, who missed the previous game due to a sore neck, strengthening their batting lineup. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will rely on the spin wizardry of Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage who impressed in the second T20I, to weave their magic once again and outsmart the Caribbean batters

The stage is set for a thrilling finale as Sri Lanka and West Indies clash in the series-deciding 3rd T20I. The two teams are locked at 1-1, ensuring a captivating conclusion to the three-match series.

... MATCHDAY ...

The stage is set for a thrilling finale in the T20I series between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. After the tourists struck first in the series, the hosts retaliated with a win of their own, leaving fans eager to see who will land the decisive blow in this series decider. West Indies' vulnerabilities against spin were starkly highlighted during their chase of 163 in the previous match, where they crumbled to just 89 runs, with nine out of ten wickets falling to spin. If a similar pitch is prepared for this crucial encounter, the Windies' batters will face a formidable challenge. It’s crucial for the opening pair, Brandon King and Evin Lewis, along with Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, and captain Rovman Powell, to step up. They are also monitoring Shai Hope’s availability after he missed the last game due to a sore neck. On the bowling front, Romario Shepherd excelled in the pace department, while Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase contributed effectively in the spin department. The two Josephs, Alzarri and Shamar, will need to tighten their game if the tourists hope to pose a serious threat to the Sri Lankan batting unit. On the other hand, Sri Lanka showcased a strong bowling performance but will look to refine their batting approach. Pathum Nissanka stood tall in the previous match, but a collective effort from Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, and skipper Charith Asalanka will be crucial for their chances in this decider. Dunith Wellalage, the debutant, was the standout performer with the ball, supported well by Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana. They will be looking to replicate their impressive performances, if not improve upon them, to secure victory in this final clash. Who do you think will emerge victorious in the decider?