By Ian Omoro In the rain-shortened opening one-day international between Sri Lanka and the West Indies in Pallekele on Sunday, the hosts easily defeated the Wes
In the rain-shortened opening one-day international between Sri Lanka and the West Indies in Pallekele on Sunday, the hosts easily defeated the West Indies by five wickets, led by half centuries from skipper Charith Asalanka and rookie Nishan Madushka. With 5.3 overs remaining, the home team easily defeated the revised target of 232 in 37 overs. Asalanka's entry at the crease changed the game after a rocky start that saw Sri Lanka fall to 45 for three in the seventh over.
Madushka was dismissed for 69 off 54 balls, which featured seven fours and a six, meaning Sri Lanka only required 50 runs off 74 balls. Motie, who had hit a stunning 77 off 71 balls with eight fours and three sixes, also trapped Asalanka leg before wicket.
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