Here is the scorecard and key moments from the Sri Lanka v West Indies first one day international in Kandy on October 20, 2024.
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 5 wickets in the first of the three one day international to take a 1-0 lead.
West Indies Men vs Sri Lanka Cricket Team Match Timeline Kandy ODI October 2024
West Indies win the toss and elect to bat first.
Brandon King and Alick Athanaze add 34 runs for the opening wicket.
Wanindu Hasaranga removes both openers quickly.
Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase anchor the innings and add and unbeaten 85 runs for the fifth wicket.
The Windies reach 185/4 in 38.3 overs before rain interrupts play.
Sri Lanka are given a revised target of 232 in 37 overs.
Alzarri Joseph dismisses both Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis cheaply.
Nishan Madushka and skipper Charith Asalanka add 137 runs for the fourth wicket.
Gudakesh Motie removes the well set Madushka (69) and Asalanka (77) in quick succession.
Kamindu Mendis quickfire 21 ball-30 keep the hosts momentum going.
The Islanders win by 5 wickets via DLS method and chase down the target in 31.5 overs.
Player of the Match-Charith Asalanka (SL)
West Indies Men scorecard vs SL
Sri Lanka Men chasing scorecard vs WI
