Sri Lanka Women won by 5 wickets 2nd ODI at Hambantota (West Indies Women's tour of Sri Lanka)

 

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West Indies Women's tour of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka clinching a decisive victory in the second ODI, securing a series win with a game to spare. Here are the key details of the match and the series:

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Women - Second ODI:

• Venue: Hambantota, Sri Lanka
• Result: Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets

West Indies Innings:

• Batting Performance: West Indies struggled throughout their innings and managed to score only 92 runs before being bowled out in 31 overs.
• Top Scorers: Rashada Williams showed resilience with a patient 24 runs off 62 balls at the top of the order.
• Bowling Impact: Sri Lankan spinners dominated the innings, with Kavisha Dilhari being the standout bowler with figures of 4 for 20. Sugandika Kumari and Sachini Nisansala provided crucial support, maintaining pressure on the West Indies batters.

Sri Lanka's Chase:

• Batting Performance: Sri Lanka chased down the target of 93 comfortably in 19.2 overs.
• Key Contributions: Vishmi Gunaratne played a crucial role with a run-a-ball 50, which included nine boundaries and a six. Her partnership with Kavisha Dilhari (28 off 38) guided Sri Lanka after early dismissals.
• Clinical Finish: Despite losing a few wickets towards the end, Sri Lanka reached the target with 172 balls to spare, showcasing their dominance in the chase.

Series Overview:

• Series Result: Sri Lanka's victory in the second ODI secured them a series win with a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
• Historical Significance: This series win marked Sri Lanka's first bilateral series victory against West Indies Women since 2008, highlighting their improvement and resilience.

Conclusion:

Sri Lanka's comprehensive victory in the second ODI was underpinned by their disciplined bowling performance and a composed chase led by Gunaratne and Dilhari. West Indies Women, on the other hand, struggled to build partnerships and failed to handle Sri Lanka's spinners effectively throughout the series. With one match remaining, Sri Lanka will aim to complete a clean sweep, while West Indies will look to salvage pride and improve their performance in the final game of the series.