The series is levelled 1-1 as a result of Sri Lanka's win tonight. They had plenty going against them: Kusal missed a stumping of Powell; Theekshana dismissed Hetmyer off a no-ball; and Kusal turned out to be a second late in stumping Hetmyer. But Sri Lanka still found a way back through their spinners. Join us for the series decider tomorrow to see where it goes. Until then, it's goodnight and goodbye!
Kusal Mendis: "We batted really well after the powerplay. Dasun played his normal game. He wanted to score runs under pressure. He got a couple of sixes early. We considered Kamil since he's a left-hander. He got the job done. Wellalage bowled really well in the powerplay. We are a very good team. We've played well in the last two games. If we play our normal game, we can win the series decider."
Shai Hope: "I believe the execution wasn't as good as it could be. There are always areas to improve. We leaked a few runs.. but the batters should put their hands up a little more. Just need to find ways to be a lot more consistent. We've got a lot of experience."
Dasun Shanaka is the Player of the Match: "Very special for me and the team as well. We wanted to keep the series alive. I took on the game. When I came to the crease, I was very clear that I'm going to hit my shots today. We discussed to play normal cricket shots for Kamil, and for myself to play my game. West Indies have always been a good team when it comes to T20s. Really happy with the contribution."
Time for the presentations.
11.06pm It was a match Sri Lanka hardly had any business winning. Twice they hit back when West Indies had a strong grip on the game. First it came with the bat when Shanaka launched a counterattack. Then it happened with the ball when spin twins Theekshana and Hasaranga joined hands. West Indies needed 117 runs to win off the last 12 overs with eight wickets standing, but 90 for 2 became 122 for 8 in no time as the ball turned and the batters lost their way. Join us for the post-match presentation soon.
RL Chase c PHKD Mendis b Chameera 17 (40m 17b 0x4 1x6) SR: 100
Chameera back. Around the wicket.
END OF OVER:18 | 13 Runs | WI: 157/9 (38 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 8.72, RRR: 19.00)
- Shamar Joseph11 (4b)
- Roston Chase17 (16b)
- Eshan Malinga3-0-41-0
- Wanindu Hasaranga4-0-38-3
From around.
Malinga back.
END OF OVER:17 | 14 Runs 1 Wkt | WI: 144/9 (51 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 8.47, RRR: 17.00)
- Shamar Joseph0 (1b)
- Roston Chase15 (13b)
- Wanindu Hasaranga4-0-38-3
- Maheesh Theekshana4-0-34-1
Hasaranga from around.
Joseph is the last man. He can hit a few as well.
AJ Hosein c Mishara b Hasaranga 14 (7m 6b 0x4 2x6) SR: 233.33
Hasaranga back.
