Brandon King was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM) for scoring his third ODI hundred. On the other hand, Keacy Carty became the first player from Sint Maarten to score a hundred for West Indies.
West Indies despite being without a few of their key players, made a smashing statement as they tracked down 180 runs against Sri Lanka in the first T20I without much discomfort and would be keen to seal the series in the second match in Dambulla on Tuesday, October 15.
West Indies opted to bowl first after winning the toss and skipper Charith Asalanka and all-rounder Kamindu Mendis in the form of his life helped Sri Lanka get to 179. However, the West Indies openers came out all guns blazing and killed their chase with their century stand.
The Windies keeper-batter is a massive loss and his absence may have a detrimental effect on the team's opening combination. Shai Hope has replaced him in the playing XI for the game against the USA.
West Indies lost their opening match of the Super 8 round to defending champions England by eight wickets. Their next match is on Friday (JUne 21) against the underdogs USA and it is a must-win encounter for them. But their key player is likely to miss at least this game.
West Indies and South Africa will lock horns for one final time in the ongoing three-match T20 series in Jamaica on Sunday, May 26. The hosts have already sealed the series and the Proteas will be keen to avoid the whitewash even though they are missing a few of their key players.
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