Sri Lanka beats West Indies by 37 runs to level T20 series

Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by 37 runs in the second Twenty20 International on Saturday, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. The victory at Sabina Park in Kingston came after the hosts had won the opening match.

After being sent in to bat, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 194 for six. The innings was anchored by a 101-run partnership between Kamil Mishara, who scored an unbeaten 61 from 40 balls, and Dasun Shanaka, who blasted 58 from just 24 deliveries. Shanaka was later named player of the match. For the West Indies, Shamar Joseph was the most effective bowler, taking three wickets for 32 runs.

In reply, the West Indies chase faltered early, slumping to 29 for three. A recovery effort was led by Shimron Hetmyer (36) and Rovman Powell (43), who put on an 82-run stand. However, the match turned decisively in the 10th over when Hetmyer was run out and Powell was caught off the bowling of Maheesh Theekshana shortly after. The middle order then collapsed under pressure from Sri Lanka's spin attack. Wanindu Hasaranga took three wickets for 28 runs, including two in consecutive balls in the 13th over, while Dushmantha Chameera claimed three for just nine runs. The...