Sri Lanka capped off a dominant performance with a resounding 160-run victory over the West Indies in the third and final ODI in Hambantota, securing a comprehensive 3-0 series whitewash.
Sri Lankan Domination
Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka openers Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne provided a solid foundation with a 93-run partnership. While Gunaratne fell short of her half-century, Athapaththu anchored the innings with a superb 91 runs off 106 deliveries.
Nilakshika and Sanjeewani add late flourish
After a mini-collapse that saw two quick wickets, Nilakshika Silva (63 runs) and Anushka Sanjeewani (55 runs) steadied the ship with a crucial 117-run partnership. Their late flourish propelled Sri Lanka to a formidable total of 275 for 6, their third-highest ODI score.
West Indies Crumble Under Pressure
Chasing a mammoth target, the West Indies batting unit faltered from the outset. Early wickets for Sri Lankan bowlers put the visitors on the back foot. Despite a valiant 57-run partnership between Chedean Nation (46 runs) and Stafanie Taylor, the West Indies innings lacked momentum.
Nisansala spins West Indies out
Sachini Nisansala emerged as the star bowler for Sri Lanka, claiming her maiden five-wicket haul (5-28). Her slow left-arm orthodox bowling proved highly effective on a turning pitch, dismantling the West Indies batting order. The West Indies were eventually bundled out for a meager 115 runs, handing Sri Lanka a resounding victory.
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