Shanaka, Mishara fifties set up series-levelling win for Sri Lanka
West Indies were looking comfortable in their chase of 195, but then, the Sri Lanka spinners induced a collapse to seal a 37-run win in the three-match series
13/06Result
2nd T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of West Indies at Kingston, Jun 13 2026
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
194/6 -
![West Indies]( "West Indies")
157 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
13/06Result
2nd T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of West Indies at Kingston, Jun 13 2026
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
194/6 -
![West Indies]( "West Indies")
157 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Statistics
Best performances - Batsmen
MD Shanaka
58(24) 5x4 - 4x6
Control %68%
- Productive Shot
- slog shot
- 17 runs
- 1x4 - 2x6
Match Details
Toss
West Indies , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Series result
3-match series level 1-1
Match number
Season
Hours of play (local time)
20.30 start, First Session 20.30-22.00, Interval 22.00-22.20, Second Session 22.20-23.50
Match days
13 June 2026 - night match (20-over match)
TV Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Scorecard Summary
SRI LANKA 194/6 (20 OVERS)
- Dasun Shanaka58 (24)
- Kamil Mishara*61 (40)
- Matthew Forde2/38 (4)
- Shamar Joseph3/32 (4)
WEST INDIES 157 (18.1 OVERS)
- Shimron Hetmyer36 (26)
- Rovman Powell43 (26)
- Dushmantha Chameera3/9 (3.1)
- Wanindu Hasaranga3/38 (4)
Scorer: Chetan Kumar | Commentator: @himanshu_a30
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.
18.1
W
Chameera to Chase, OUT, taken at deep midwicket!! Sri Lanka win by 37 runs. Slower ball from Chameera, and Chase falls. It was on the shorter side of a length around middle, and Chase went heaving to the longer part of the ground. But Kamindu did well to take a low, tumbling catch and wrap this match up
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
17.6
6
Malinga to Joseph, SIX, amazing hit!! He looked so full of confidence while hitting that. Short of a length on the stumps, and dispatched by swatting down the ground
From around.
17.5
4
Malinga to Joseph, FOUR, off the leading edge, and over short third. Joseph has a hoick at this full delivery outside off, and closes the face of the bat early
17.4
1
Malinga to Chase, 1 run, another attempted yorker at 140kph. This time the ball swings in to arrive on leg. Whipped on the bounce to deep midwicket
17.3
0
Malinga to Chase, no run, ahh, an inswinging yorker on middle at 140kph. Chase backs away and digs it out
17.2
1
Malinga to Joseph, 1 run, short delivery outside off, and swatted to long-off
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