CaribbeanCricket.com - Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st T20I

Narper 10/13/24, 1:57:04 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

West Indies (Playing XI):
Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

Sri Lanka (Playing XI):
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha FernandoWickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara

West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field

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Narper 10/13/24, 2:04:54 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

In terms of the weather, the good news is that it's quite clear at the moment with some cloud cover. The bad news is that there has been rain about - earlier today and in the past few days as well - in fact, one of Sri Lanka's practice sessions in the lead up was washed out. Covers were on, but they're being taken off and we should be on for an on-time start (hopefully).

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Chrissy 10/13/24, 2:05:34 PM

debut: 11/14/02
196,025 runs

In reply to Narper

Toss late- Weather not looking good

Narper 10/13/24, 2:06:06 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

"The Lions are yet to come back with T20s. It will be a battle with Master Blaster Jayasuriya and the two-time WC winner Daren Sammy. " --- You got that right, Prabhath Aravin. Two novice coaches - both with strong man-management skills - pitting their wits (and the wits of their data analysts) against each other

Narper 10/13/24, 2:06:51 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

Sanath Jayasuriya's rise to the position of head coach has been rather more sudden - he's been only in the interim role for around six months - but in that time he's got near-unanimous backing, from the players, administrators and even past players. And much of that is down to the rapport he's built with the players in his short stint thus far

Narper 10/13/24, 2:07:34 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

In reply to Chrissy

18:34 Local Time, 13:04 GMT, 18:34 IST: Due to the rain earlier, toss has been delayed due to a wet outfield. Stay around for further updates.

velo 10/13/24, 2:08:49 PM

debut: 7/29/19
4,277 runs

Anybody know the stations that are carrying coverage

Chrissy 10/13/24, 2:16:10 PM

debut: 11/14/02
196,025 runs

In reply to Narper

6.40pm So latest update is that the toss has been delayed by 30 minutes. It will now take place at 7pm with play set to begin at 7:30pm.

mikesiva 10/13/24, 2:17:42 PM

debut: 1/12/07
43,367 runs

In reply to velo

In the UK, this match is being carried by TNT Sports.

WIForever 10/13/24, 2:27:27 PM

debut: 6/29/10
5,155 runs

In US? Who is covering?

Not on willow.

shivnotout 10/13/24, 2:34:56 PM

debut: 11/30/09
34,631 runs

West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field

CoverDrive 10/13/24, 2:38:52 PM

debut: 12/1/02
3,703 runs

I am also interested to know which station is carrying live video feed in the US

Chrissy 10/13/24, 2:41:05 PM

debut: 11/14/02
196,025 runs

West Indies will bowl

imusic 10/13/24, 2:45:41 PM

debut: 11/13/02
78,877 runs

In reply to Chrissy

Springer makes his debut. Good luck to him

Lewis
King
Hope
Chase
Rutherford
Powell
Springer
Shepherd
A Joseph
Motie
S Joseph

shivnotout 10/13/24, 2:46:25 PM

debut: 11/30/09
34,631 runs

In reply to WIForever

BT SPORTS 3

Narper 10/13/24, 2:49:07 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

18:47 Local Time, 13:17 GMT, 18:47 IST: Looks like there is some drizzle around. We might have a longer delay. The Super Sopper is out in the middle and the groundstaff are getting ready with the covers again. Hopefully we have some positive news soon..

Narper 10/13/24, 2:58:29 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

Asalanka:
i would have done the same thing. It's the best time to start and get a good momentum going forward (working towards the 2026 T20 WC.) We are going with a 6-5 combination, we have two all-rounders.

Powell:
We are going to bowl first. The field is on the wet side, hopefully our bowlers can make the most of the conditions. We have been playing well of late. We have two spinners in Chase and Motie. We have Springer

Narper 10/13/24, 3:01:54 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

We are done with the national anthems and it's time for live action.

The two Sri Lankan openers are making their way out in the middle as the West Indian players follow them.

shivnotout 10/13/24, 3:02:02 PM

debut: 11/30/09
34,631 runs

In reply to Narper

uncle Narps. your horseys well fed and rested?

ok. leh we go race on lol

Narper 10/13/24, 3:03:22 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are at the crease.
Nissanka is on strike.
Alzarri Joseph will open the attack
0.1
Alzarri Joseph to Nissanka, 1 run, to backward point

Narper 10/13/24, 3:15:28 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

2.4
Shepherd to Nissanka, out Caught by Shai Hope!! Edged and straight to the keeper. Nissanka throws his head back and walks off. The idea was to cut the ball on the off-side. He didn't move away like last ball but seemed like the balance wasn't great. Ball rose from short of length with some away swing and took the top of edge (actually termed outside edge) of the bat for a regulation take. Big early blow for Sri Lanka

Nissanka c Shai Hope b Shepherd 12(10) [4s-2]

SL 20/1 (2.4) CRR: 7.5

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Halliwell 10/13/24, 3:16:00 PM

debut: 5/14/05
23,164 runs

In reply to Narper

Woi!

Sheppy fatten the man and drown him in honey lol

Narper 10/13/24, 3:19:57 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

3.2
Shamar Joseph to Kusal Perera, out Bowled!! That is a rash shot and Sri Lanka have lost two batters who have had success this year in T20s. SImple good length delivery angling in, seemed like Kusal Perera was through with the slog early. You miss, I hit the ploy from Shamar Joseph and it crashes into the stumps

Kusal Perera b Shamar Joseph 6(3) [4s-1]

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Halliwell 10/13/24, 3:20:59 PM

debut: 5/14/05
23,164 runs

Vvvvoop out!!!!

Narper 10/13/24, 3:26:05 PM

debut: 1/4/03
258,215 runs

4.3
Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Mendis, FOUR, another short ball that's not as short as the first over.
4.2
Alzarri Joseph to Kusal Mendis, SIX, oh on the pads and whipped away. Too full down leg, Kusal says thank you for that freebie and flicks it out of sight over backward square leg

Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st T20I

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