A power-packed batting performance from West Indies helped the visitors post their highest T20I score against Sri Lanka.
 
Isuru Udana conceded 14 in the final over but picked up the wicket of Kieron Pollard as West Indies posted a stiff 196/4 on the board. The hosts need 197 to win.
 
Simmons batted right through, coasting to a fluent fifty and proved to be the perfect anchor for the powerhitters around him. King waltzed off to a start as the opening partner before Russell and Pollard went berserk, tonking sixes for fun.
 
The pitch played reasonably well, although the slower balls at times were tough to get away.
 
This is West Indies’ highest score in T20Is against Sri Lanka. 
 
Earlier, skipper Kieron Pollard won the toss and elected to bat first.
 
After completing a clean sweep over visitors West Indies in the 50-over format, Sri Lanka will aim to kick-off the T20Is in a similar fashion. The two-match series will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
 
West Indies would hope for a great show from their star all-rounder Andre Russell, who has been recalled to the national team for T20 World Cup 2020 preparations.
 
For the hosts, it is experienced candidate Thisara Perera, who is returning to the national side after the T20I series against India.
 
West Indies were impressive against India in the T20I series previous year. The Kieron Pollard-led side will like to form a winning combination in the two-T20I series.