According to the 'Duckworth and Lewis' theory, the Sri Lankan team was able to win by 5 wickets in the first one-day cricket match against the West Indies last night.
With this win, Sri Lanka took the lead in the three-match series 1-0.
In this match held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, the West team won the toss and decided to bat first. There they collected 185 runs in 38 overs and lost 4 wickets, but due to the rain, Kodev was forced to finish the innings. However, according to the Duckworth and Lewis theory, Sri Lanka got a target of 232 runs in 37 overs. However, the Sri Lankan team was able to achieve that goal in 31.5 overs with the loss of only 5 wickets.
Captain Charith Asalanka, who played an excellent batting for Sri Lanka, scored 77 runs and Nishan Madushka, who played in his first ODI, scored 69 runs.
Avishka Fernando was out for 05 runs, Kusal Mendis was out for 13 runs, Sadheera Samarawickrama was out for 18 runs, Kamindu Mendis was 30 not out and Janith Liyanage was 18 not out to take Sri Lanka to victory.
While bowling for Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga managed to take 02 wickets and Geoffrey Wandase and Charith took one wicket each.
Charit Asanlaka won Man of the Match awards.
