Sri Lanka beats the West Indies by 41 runs in the 1st ODI as Nissanka scores 79
Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by 41 runs in the first ODI cricket match, led by strong batting performances from Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. Despite a late effort from the West Indies, Sri Lanka's total of 303 proved too difficult to chase.
Why it matters
This match is part of a three-game series that impacts international cricket rankings and team momentum.
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Pathum Nissanka made a careful 79 and captain Kusal Mendis a fast-paced 72 to lay the foundation for Sri Lanka's 41-run win Wednesday over the West Indies in the first one-day cricket international.
Standard sports reporting focusing on match statistics and play-by-play events.
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