West Indies Win Against Sri Lanka in Second T20I
Key Performances by Afy Fletcher, Hayley Matthews, and Stafanie Taylor
In an exciting match at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, the West Indies cricket team secured their first win of the tour against Sri Lanka. The victory in the second T20I match leveled the three-match series at 1-1.
Match Highlights
Afy Fletcher was the star bowler for West Indies, taking four wickets for 28 runs. Her performance was crucial in restricting Sri Lanka to 89/4 in their innings.
Chasing a DLS-reduced target of 99 in 15 overs, Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor provided a strong start for West Indies. Matthews scored 29 runs, while Taylor added 28 runs to the total.
Despite losing some wickets, Aaliyah Alleyne hit three boundaries in the penultimate over to ensure a six-wicket victory for West Indies.
Score Summary
Team | Score |
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Sri Lanka | 89/4 (Vishmi Gunaratne 24, Chamari Athapaththu 26; Afy Fletcher 4-23) |
West Indies | 99/4 (Hayley Matthews 29, Stafanie Taylor 28; Chamari Athapaththu 1-18) |