Hope’s century leads Windies to victory in first ODI against SL
Reuters
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Opener Shai Hope scored a century on Wednesday to lead West Indies to an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International in Antigua.
The host team chased the 233-run target quite comfortably with three overs to spare. West Indies now lead the three-match series 1-0.
However, the controversial dismissal of Danushka Gunathilaka for obstructing the field marred the home team celebrations.
Gunathilaka had made a fluent 55 when he defended a Kieron Pollard delivery and moved a few steps forward before sending back batting partner Pathum Nissanka and returning to the crease himself.
NORTH SOUND – West Indies will chase 233 to win the first One-day International against Sri Lanka in Antigua. Windies overcame a strong start from openers Danushka Gunathilaka and Dimuth Karuratne to dismiss the Sri Lankans for 233 in 49 overs, after they chose to bat in the opening contest of a three-match series at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground. But the unusual dismissal of Gunathilaka obstructing the field changed …
Opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka joined the short list of players dismissed obstructing the field as Sri Lanka subsided from a promising start to be dismissed for 232 off 49 overs batting first against the West Indies in the first One-Day International of a three-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Wednesday.
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