Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera scored half-centuries to guide Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international and clinch their first-ever series victory over the West Indies. Sri Lanka scored 166 for just one wicket with two overs to spare after the tourists put up 162-8.
La Nina could soon arrive.
Sri Lanka scored 166 for just one wicket with two overs to spare after the tourists put up 162-8 at Rangiri Dambulla Stadium. Rovman Powell had won the toss and elected to bat first. Mendis was unbeaten on 68 from 50 deliveries including three sixes and five boundaries. Perera took 36 deliveries for his 55 runs which included seven boundaries.
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