Sri Lanka Vs West Indies Head To Head Record Ahead Of 3rd T20I In Dambulla

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Sri Lanka and West Indies are set clash in the third and final T20I match on October 17 at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium. This match is crucial for both sides, as the three-match T20I series is locked at 1-1. Sri Lanka and West Indies are all set to battle for the series decider.

After suffering a heavy defeat in the first T20I, Sri Lanka stormed back in the second match with a superb all-around display. The highlight of the game was debutant Dunith Wellalage’s outstanding bowling. The left-arm spinner picked up three crucial wickets, conceding only nine runs from his four overs, putting the West Indies on the defensive from the start.

In that game, Sri Lanka opted to bat first. Opener Pathum Nissanka led the charge with a well-constructed half-century, supported by Kusal Mendis. The lower order, including Kusal Perera and Wanindu Hasaranga, chipped in with quick runs at the end, taking Sri Lanka to 162/5 in 20 overs.

West Indies Struggle With Bat Against Sri Lanka

Chasing 163, the West Indies faltered from the beginning. Brandon King was dismissed early by Wellalage, and soon after, Evin Lewis fell to Maheesh Theekshana. With top-order batters struggling, the Men in Maroon found themselves in deep trouble.

Roston Chase was sent back for a duck, and Andre Fletcher, who was brought in for Hope, could only manage four runs. Captain Rovman Powell tried to stabilize the innings with a quick 20 off 17 balls, but once he fell, the rest of the batting lineup collapsed.

West Indies were bundled out for 89 runs in just 16.1 overs, handing Sri Lanka a massive 73-run victory and leveling the series 1-1.

Ahead of the final clash, let's take a look at the head-to head record between the two cricketing giants.

Sri Lanka Vs West Indies Head To Head Record

Matches
West Indies Won
Sri Lanka Won
178
9

The head-to-head record between the two teams has been quite intense and close over the years in the shortest format with Sri Lanka winning nine and West Indies winning eight of those 16 matches.