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Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 20 runs in ICC T20 World Cup 2021

Defending champions West Indies crashed out of the ICC T20 World Cup losing to Sri Lanka by 20 runs in a Super 12 game in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Chasing 190 to win, West Indies reached 169-8 in their 20 overs, leaving Australia and South Africa to fight for the final semi-final spot from Group 1 where leaders England are already effectively through.

Riding on attacking fifties by Charith Asalanka (68 off 41) and Pathum Nissanka (51 off 41), Sri Lanka posted a daunting total of 189-3 in 20 overs. Apart from Asalanka, Kusal Perera (29) and Dasun Shanaka (25) also made valuable contributions with the bat for Sri Lanka.

In reply, a sparkling fifty by Shimron Hetmyer (81 not out off 54) went in vain as West Indies were restricted to 169-8 in 20 overs, losing by 20 runs. In addition to Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran also played a fighting knock (46 off 34) but it was not enough.

Wanindu Hasaranga (2/19), Binura Fernando (2/24) were the main wicket-takers for Sri Lanka.

Brief Score:

Sri Lanka 189-3 (20 overs): Asalanka 68 (41), Nissanka 51 (41); Russell 2-33

West Indies 169-8 (20 overs): Hetmyer 81* (54), Pooran 46 (34); Hasaranga 2-19, Binura 2-24

 

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