Sri Lanka bowled out for 232 vs West Indies

SRI Lanka were dismissed for 232 in 49 overs against West Indies in the opening One Day International at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, on Wednesday.

Batting first, openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Danushka Gunathilake got Sri Lanka off to the perfect start as the pair put on 105 inside 20 overs. It took a moment of brilliance from West Indies captain Kieron Pollard to get the breakthrough. Off his own bowling, Pollard on the second attempt completed a diving two-handed catch to remove Karunaratne for 52 off 61 which included four fours.

The second wicket had some controversy as Gunathilake was given out for obstructing the field for 55 off 61 balls with seven fours. Gunathilake played down a delivery that dropped close to his feet. His partner Pathum Nissanka in an effort to steal a quick single was past mid pitch before Gunathilaka sent him back. In his attempt to get back to the crease, Gunathilake made contact with the ball leading to an appeal from Pollard. The third umpire then decided that Gunathilake is out.

The Sri Lanka innings lost momentum following the loss of the openers.

Ashen Bandara, batting at six, held the innings together with an even 50 but he did not get ample support. Off-spinner Jason Mohammed and fast bowler Jason Holder were the top West Indies bowlers grabbing two wickets apiece. Mohammed ended with 2/12 in four overs and Holder took 2/39 in his ten-over spell. West Indies were also impressive in the field as two Sri Lankan batsmen were run out.

SUMMARISED SCORES

SRI LANKA 232 (49 overs) (Dimuth Karunaratne 52, Danushka Gunathilake 55, Ashen Bandara 50; Jason Mohammed 2/12, Jason Holder 2/39) vs WEST INDIES