Sri Lanka Claims First T20I Series Win Over West Indies

Kusal Mendis led Sri Lanka to their first-ever T20I series victory over the West Indies with an emphatic nine-wicket win in the third match, scoring an unbeaten 68 runs. Sri Lanka chased down the West Indies' total of 162, reaching 166 for the loss of just one wicket with 12 balls remaining. Mendis' innings was complemented by Kusal Perera, who scored 55 not out, as the duo forged an unbroken partnership of 106 runs. The West Indies, after a rocky start at 68-5, managed to put up a total thanks to contributions from Rovman Powell and Gudakesh Motie. Sri Lanka's spin bowlers, particularly Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, were instrumental, each taking two wickets. This victory follows a loss in the series opener and a strong comeback in the second match, making the series result 2-1 in favor of Sri Lanka.