Sri Lanka Women registered a comfortable win over West Indies Women in the third and final T20I of the three-match series played in Grenada, clinching the series 2-0.
Having won the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bowl first and delivered a disciplined performance with the ball to restrict the hosts to 119 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. The visitors kept things tight from the outset, denying the West Indies batters any real momentum throughout the innings.
The experienced left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera led the charge with a tidy spell, picking up two crucial wickets, while fellow left-armer Sugandika Kumari also claimed two scalps to keep the scoring in check.
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Chasing a modest target of 120, Sri Lanka’s openers laid a solid platform with a fluent start. Hasini Perera anchored the innings beautifully, finishing unbeaten on 52 and steering the side home with composure.
Imesha Dulani provided valuable support with a brisk 34, while captain Chamari Athapaththu added an aggressive 32 to keep the scoreboard ticking. The visitors crossed the finish line in the 18th over with nine wickets in hand, underlining their dominance in the contest.
With the T20I series sealed 2-0, Sri Lanka completed a double success on tour, having earlier secured the ODI series 2-1.
Brief Scores
West Indies – 119/5 (20) Chinelle Henry 32*, Inoka Ranaweera 2/16, Sugandika Kumari 2/32
Sri Lanka – 121/1 (17.4) Hasini Perera 52*, Imesha Dulani 34*, Chamari Athapaththu 32
Result – Sri Lanka Women won by 9 wickets
