West Indies Defeat Sri Lanka In Final ODI

The West Indies men’s cricket team returns to the Caribbean with a one-day international (ODI) victory against a formidable Sri Lankan team, achieved on October 26. Though they did not ultimately secure the three-match ODI series, their eight-wicket win ensured that the team avoided a whitewash in Pakelle. The Windies won the toss and chose to bowl first. Rain ultimately played a significant role in the fixture, as play was halted in the 17th over due to showers. Upon resumption, the hosts were given an additional 5.4 overs to finish their innings. Their total of 156-4 after 23 overs was adjusted to a competitive 195 by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method, setting a challenging target for the Men in Maroon. Standout bowlers included Roston Chase (1-20) and Sherfane Rutherford (1-27). The West Indies’ response was guided by a magnificent batting effort from Evin Lewis. Marking his return to ODI cricket for the first time since 2021, Lewis scored a superb century, finishing unbeaten on 102. This tally was complemented by a stellar 50 from Rutherford, who recorded his third consecutive half-century in the series against a testing Sri Lankan bowling lineup. In a post-match interview, Captain Shai Hope praised Man of the...