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Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2021 1st ODI Full Commentary

Result · Mar 10 2021, Wed - 07:00 PM (IST)
1st ODI, - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
SRI LANKA
232
WEST INDIES
236/2
West Indies won by 8 wickets
CRR:5.02
Player Of The Match
  • 48.6

    OUT! Caught. Alzarri Joseph to Nuwan Pradeep. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Shepherd. Finally, Alzarri Joseph joins the wicket party! Pradeep walks back for a run. The first innings comes to an end as Sri Lanka has been bowled out for 232 in 49 overs. The openers, Danushka Gunathilaka top scored with 55 and was well supported by Dimuth Karunaratne with 52. Ashen Bandara played a breezy knock of 50. For West Indies, Jason Holder and Jason Mohammed picked up two wickets each. Kieron Pollard, Alzarri Joseph and Fabian Allen with a wicket each. Can West Indies chase this down with ease? Let's wait and watch.

  • 48.5

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Lewis.

  • 48.5

    Wide Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Hope.

  • 48.4

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement defending, to short extra cover for no runs.

  • 48.3

    FOUR! Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

  • 48.2

    Alzarri Joseph to Nuwan Pradeep. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Lewis.

  • 48.1

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bravo.

  • 47.6

    Jason Holder to Nuwan Pradeep. Yorker, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad back to bowler for no runs.

  • 47.5

    Jason Holder to Nuwan Pradeep. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 47.4

    OUT! Caught. Jason Holder to Ashen Bandara. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Hosein. Holder takes his second wicket. Hosein takes a simple catch at mid-wicket. Bandara departs for a well deserved fifty.

  • 47.3

    Jason Holder to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Shepherd.

  • 47.2

    Jason Holder to Ashen Bandara. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shepherd.

  • 47.1

    Jason Holder to Lakshan Sandakan. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Pollard, fielded by Pooran.

  • End of Over 47
    Over 47. 7 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. West Indies: 236/2 (rr 5.02)
  • 46.6

    Alzarri Joseph to Ashen Bandara. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 46.5

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Allen.

  • 46.4

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bravo.

  • 46.3

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to mid on for no runs, shy attempt by Bravo, fielded by Pollard.

  • 46.2

    FOUR! Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

  • 46.1

    Alzarri Joseph to Ashen Bandara. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Pooran.

  • End of Over 46
    Over 46. 9 runs. Bowler: Ashen Bandara. West Indies: 229/2 (rr 4.98)
  • 45.6

    Jason Holder to Lakshan Sandakan. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 45.5

    Jason Holder to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement defending, back to bowler for no runs.

  • 45.4

    Jason Holder to Lakshan Sandakan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Allen.

  • 45.3

    Jason Holder to Ashen Bandara. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Pollard.

  • 45.2

    Jason Holder to Lakshan Sandakan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Lewis.

  • 45.1

    Jason Holder to Lakshan Sandakan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Hosein.

  • End of Over 45
    Over 45. 3 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. West Indies: 220/2 (rr 4.89)
  • 44.6

    Alzarri Joseph to Ashen Bandara. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • 44.5

    Alzarri Joseph to Ashen Bandara. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hosein.

  • 44.4

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Pooran.

  • 44.3

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Hope, fielded by Holder.

  • 44.2

    Alzarri Joseph to Lakshan Sandakan. Seaming in half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.

  • End of Over 47
    Over 47. 7 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. West Indies: 236/2 (rr 5.02)
  • 46.6

    FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. What a win! West Indies win by eight wickets. Excellent performance from Shai Hope, who top-scored with 110 and was well supported by Evin lewis with 65. For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chameera picked up two wickets. Great effort from Sri Lanka but they couldn't contain the hosts. Shai Hope is adjudged as the Player of the Match for his explosive performance. Join us for the next match from the same venue. Until then, cheers.

  • 46.5

    Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bandara.

  • 46.4

    Dushmantha Chameera to Darren Bravo. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nissanka.

  • 46.3

    Dushmantha Chameera to Darren Bravo. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Gunathilaka.

  • 46.2

    Dushmantha Chameera to Darren Bravo. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by De Silva.

  • 46.1

    Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Sandakan.

  • 46.1

    Wide Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.

  • End of Over 46
    Over 46. 9 runs. Bowler: Ashen Bandara. West Indies: 229/2 (rr 4.98)
  • 45.6

    Ashen Bandara to Darren Bravo. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot glancing, hit pad to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Karunaratne.

  • 45.5

    Ashen Bandara to Jason Mohammed. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nissanka.

  • 45.4

    APPEAL! Ashen Bandara to Darren Bravo. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne, appeal made for L.B.W.

  • 45.3

    Ashen Bandara to Darren Bravo. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Nissanka.

  • 45.2

    Ashen Bandara to Jason Mohammed. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, to long on for 1 run.

  • 45.1

    FOUR! Ashen Bandara to Jason Mohammed. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.

  • End of Over 45
    Over 45. 3 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. West Indies: 220/2 (rr 4.89)
  • 44.6

    Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nissanka.

  • 44.5

    Dushmantha Chameera to Darren Bravo. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

  • 44.4

    Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nissanka.

  • 44.3

    Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Gunathilaka.

  • 44.2

    Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Yorker, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.

  • 44.1

    Dushmantha Chameera to Jason Mohammed. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Sandakan.

  • End of Over 44
    Over 44. 2 runs. Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga. West Indies: 217/2 (rr 4.93)
  • 43.6

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Darren Bravo. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bandara.

  • 43.5

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Jason Mohammed. Leg spinner full toss, off stump down the track driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Fernando.

  • 43.4

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Jason Mohammed. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Karunaratne.

  • 43.3

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Jason Mohammed. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Bandara.

  • 43.2

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Jason Mohammed. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bandara.

  • 43.1

    Wanindu Hasaranga to Darren Bravo. Googly back of a length, to leg on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.

  • End of Over 43
    Over 43. 9 runs. Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera. West Indies: 215/2 (rr 5.00)
  • 42.6
    Shai Hope b Dushmantha Chameera 110 (133)

    OUT! Bowled. Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed. Hope's excellent innings comes to an end. Chameera gets his second wicket and Hope goes for a well deserved century.

  • 42.5

    Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Chandimal.

  • 42.4

    FOUR! Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

  • 42.3

    Dushmantha Chameera to Darren Bravo. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, direct hit by Gunathilaka.

  • 42.2

    FREE HIT. Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Karunaratne.