Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2nd ODI Live Score
Sri Lanka Batting First
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series. Although there were some concerns about the weather, fortunately the rain stayed away and the match started on time at 2:30 PM local time. The match is being played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.
Sri Lanka made one change to their playing XI from the first ODI. Opener Janith Liyanage came in for Kamindu Mendis, who was dropped. The West Indies, meanwhile, retained the same XI that played in the first ODI and lost by one run.
West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran would have been disappointed with his team's performance in the first ODI, but he will be hoping for a much better performance today. The West Indies need to win this match to keep the series alive, while Sri Lanka will be looking to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Sri Lanka Finish Their Innings
Sri Lanka finished their innings on 275/9 after 50 overs. Pathum Nissanka top-scored for Sri Lanka with 91 runs off 114 balls, while Kusal Mendis made 55 and skipper Dasun Shanaka made 54 runs. For the West Indies, Alzarri Joseph picked up four wickets, while Jayden Seales and Kyle Mayers picked up two wickets each.
West Indies Chasing
The West Indies are now chasing a target of 276 to win the second ODI and keep the series alive. Get the live scorecard here!
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