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Sri Lanka defeats West Indies by 41 runs
In the first ODI of Sri Lanka's tour against the West Indies, played at Sabina Park, Sri Lanka defeated the hosts by 41 runs. Batting first, they scored 303 for 7 in 50 overs, with Pathum Nissanka contributing 79 and Kusal Mendis 72. The West Indies managed only 262, despite contributions from Shai Hope (56) and Justin Greaves (45).
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- Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by 41 runs in the first ODI of their tour to Jamaica on June 3rd, News First reports.3
- Pathum Nissanka scored 79 runs, while Kusal Mendis contributed with a quickfire 72 runs, ThePapare English notes.12
- After winning the toss, the West Indies chose to bowl first but were dismissed for 262 in 49.2 overs, Gossip Lanka News English states.23
- Sri Lanka scored 303 for 7 with contributions from Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka, who built a crucial partnership of 136 runs.2
- The bowling performance was led by Dushmantha Chameera's 4 wickets for 67 runs, News First reports.3
1 ThePapare English · 2 Gossip Lanka News English · 3 News First
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