BULAWAYO – Evin Lewis struck his first one-day international century, but his knock was in vain as West Indies panicked in the death overs to hand Sri Lanka a nail-biting one-run win in the fifth game of the tri-nation series at Queen’s Club yesterday.
Lewis scored an enterprising 148 to keep West Indies on course for victory, while cameos from captain Jason Holder and Carlos Brathwaite brought the Caribbean side within striking distance of overhauling a target of 331.
But with ten runs needed in the final over to successfully chase a 300-plus target for the first time in ODIs, West Indies were bogged down by deliveries at the death from Nuwan Pradeep in a thrilling finish.
Sri Lanka’s win secures a spot in Sunday’s final, while West Indies and Zimbabwe meet tomorrow to decide which team advances. (CMC)
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