header logo
SLIC
Sports
West Indies thrash Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs in 1st Test
Jun 28, 202611:10 PM
West Indies thrash Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs in 1st Test
Mobitel inner 1278

West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs on Day 4 of the first Test at North Sound in Antigua.

 

The visitors were bowled out for just 101 runs in their second innings with Dinesh Chandimal top scoring for the Lankans with 43 runs.

 

Kemar Roach was the pick of the bowlers finishing with figures of 4-51 while Jayden Seales picked up 3 wickets for just 14 runs. 

 

Earlier, Amir Jangoo and captain Roston Chase shared the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Tests before the West Indies declared at 626-9 with a 318-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka on yesterday’s third day of the second Test.

 

Jangoo made 233 and Chase 194 in a partnership of 401 which eclipsed the record of 399 set by the England pair of Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow against South Africa 10 years ago.

 

Chase was dismissed just before the declaration after reaching his sixth Test century, his first in seven years and his highest career score.

 

Left to face four overs before stumps, Sri Lanka lost Pathum Nissanka in the second over and were 15-1 at the close, still 303 behind. Kasun Rajitha was four not out and Nishan Madushka, two.

 

Nissanka has had a disappointing Test with scores of two and three coming off his 158 in his previous Test against Bangladesh.

 

The West Indies resumed yesterday at 271-5, 37 runs behind Sri Lanka's first innings of 308. Jangoo was 78 overnight and Chase 42.

 

After coming together at tea on the second day, Jangoo and Chase batted through all of the first and second sessions on the third day before Jangoo fell in the middle of the final session. Playing in only his second Test and as a stopgap for the injured Shai Hope, the Trinidad-born left-hander made light of his previous highest Test score of 30.

 

He reached his double century from 342 balls and only 116 balls after he posted his maiden century. That showed the trajectory of his innings; cautious at first but developing increasing confidence and fluidity. He hit 17 fours and a six.

 

After adding 85 runs from 25 overs in the first session yesterday, Jangoo and Chase put on 136 from 27 overs in the second.

 

Chase was 175 when Jangoo was out, caught off a top edge from the bowling of Milan Rathnayake, one ball after hitting the same bowler for a towering six over deep backward square.

 

Chase carried on after his partner's dismissal and seemed set to match Jangoo's double century but was bowled by Sonal Dinusha six runs short of that milestone. Chase attempted to sweep a ball from the hard-working spinner but flicked it onto his leg stump.

 

The Sri Lanka bowlers had to toil on a flat pitch yesterday in the absence of their attack spearhead Lahiru Kumara, who suffered a hamstring strain bowling his second over on the second day.

 

Milan Rathnayake played a major role in just his sixth Test match, taking 5-124 from 35.5 overs — his first five-wicket bag. Dinusha was a workhorse, bowling 56 overs and taking 2-234.

 

-With Agencies Inputs

MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
‘Welle Saranga’ arrested in Dubai; Multiple drug trafficking and murder claims surface

‘Welle Saranga’ arrested in Dubai; Multiple drug trafficking and murder claims surface

“Public trust key to a strong police service” Another 10,000 new officers to be recruited

“Public trust key to a strong police service” Another 10,000 new officers to be recruited

“Loudspeaker misuse causing public inconvenience” Police to take stern action against offenders

“Loudspeaker misuse causing public inconvenience” Police to take stern action against offenders

"Govt. will not back down" Extension of judges’ retirement age a key reform,Justice Minister insists

"Govt. will not back down" Extension of judges’ retirement age a key reform,Justice Minister insists

Wheat flour price hiked by Rs. 17;  Parata, egg roti prices to rise by Rs. 5

Wheat flour price hiked by Rs. 17; Parata, egg roti prices to rise by Rs. 5

Trump says US is taking partial control of  Venezuela's vast oil reserves

Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

Sevanagala sugar factory halts production,  staff granted leave

Sevanagala sugar factory halts production, staff granted leave

Narcotics crisis persists as majority of remand prisoners  face drug-related charges

Narcotics crisis persists as majority of remand prisoners face drug-related charges

Sri Lanka extends USD 1 million  humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Nepal

Sri Lanka extends USD 1 million humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Nepal

President says no more debate on banning Perahera as Kandy Esala Perahera concludes successfully

President says no more debate on banning Perahera as Kandy Esala Perahera concludes successfully

Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector faces  growing impact from prolonged dry spell

Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector faces growing impact from prolonged dry spell

Colombo Port enters global top 20  after strong container volume growth

Colombo Port enters global top 20 after strong container volume growth

Large crowds gather in Kandy to witness historic final Randoli Perahera

Large crowds gather in Kandy to witness historic final Randoli Perahera

 Youth arrested for managing Facebook groups and pages sharing explicit images of women and children

Youth arrested for managing Facebook groups and pages sharing explicit images of women and children

 BASL raises concerns over 22nd Amendment, calls for responsible scrutiny of judiciary

BASL raises concerns over 22nd Amendment, calls for responsible scrutiny of judiciary

Lassana Flora