COLOMBO – The West Indies couldn’t quite pull off a heist in the first one-day international yesterday, as Sri Lanka’s last pair eeked out 11 runs to secure a thrilling one-wicket victory in a topsy-turvy, rain-shortened series opener at R Premadasa Stadium. Ajantha Mendis was the ultimate local hero, with his unbeaten 21 including the winning six with seven balls to spare.
The West Indies’ first innings total of 159 for eight off 26 overs was divided into two parts due to a three-and-a half hour rain delay.
The early peril of 40 for three off 14.2 overs was forgotten on resumption, as Andre Russell’s 41 off 24 balls and captain Jason Holder’s 36 off 13 swelled the total.
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