CricketDilhari, Gunaratne lead SL to easy series-clinching win
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Sri Lanka’s Kavisha Dilhari shone with a brilliant bowling performance of 4-20, while Vishmi Gunaratne scored a career-best 50 to lead their team to a comfortable five-wicket victory over West Indies in the ODI series at Galle International Stadium. This win secured a commanding 2-0 lead for Sri Lanka in the three-match series.

Opting to bat first, West Indies struggled and were bowled out for a mere 92 runs. Missing key player Hayley Matthews, only Rashada Williams managed to put up a fight with 24 runs as the rest of the team faltered. Sri Lankan bowlers Achini Kulasuriya and Chamari Athapaththu also impressed with two wickets each.

In response, West Indies’ Aaliyah Alleyne and Shamila Cornell made early breakthroughs, but Dilhari and Gunaratne’s 58-run partnership steered Sri Lanka towards victory. Despite Karishma Ramharack’s efforts to take two quick wickets, Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the target.

With this win, Sri Lanka showcased their dominance in the series, displaying a strong all-round performance. The final match of the series promises to be an exciting contest between the two teams.