West Indies Defeats Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

The West Indies started their T20I series against Sri Lanka with a thrilling 5-wicket victory at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, the West Indies restricted Sri Lanka to 179/7, with notable performances from Charith Asalanka and Kamindu Mendis. In response, openers Brandon King and Evin Lewis established a solid foundation with a 107-run partnership, leading the team to chase down the target with five balls to spare. King was named Player of the Match for his impactful innings of 63 runs. Sri Lanka, despite their recent successes in other formats, struggled to maintain momentum in T20s, as expressed by their captain Asalanka. The next T20I is set to continue at the same venue on October 15.