The 2024 Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20 series has been an exciting one so far. The series kicked off on October 13, 2024, with the first match held at Dambulla. West Indies claimed victory in the first T20I, thanks to a strong partnership between Brandon King and Evin Lewis, who put on 107 off 55 balls. They chased down Sri Lanka’s target of 180 with relative ease, showcasing aggressive batting.
Sri Lanka bounced back in the second T20I, levelling the series with a commanding 73-run win on October 15. Pathum Nissanka led from the front with the bat, while debutant Dunith Wellalage took three wickets for just 9 runs. The Sri Lankan bowlers, including Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, were key in restricting the West Indies to a low total of 89.
The 3rd and final T20I between Sri Lanka and West Indies, scheduled for October 17, 2024, is the series decider. Both teams are locked at 1-1, with Sri Lanka winning the first match, and West Indies levelling the series in the second. The match is taking place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, with both teams eager to clinch the series.
