In the rain-affected second match in Pallekele, Sri Lanka won by five wickets to seal the ODI series against the West Indies. In a match that was cut to 44 overs per side, West Indies was bowled out for 189 by Wanindu Hasaranga (4 for 40), Maheesh Theekshana (3 for 25), and Asitha Fernando (3 for 35). Their captain, Charith Asalanka, then scored a half-century to seal the victory with 5.4 overs remaining.
It appeared that WI had saved something on an extensively used pitch near the midway point. After being lowered to 58/8 at one point in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, the visitors pulled off an incredible comeback, reaching 189. Sherfane Rutherford and Gudakesh Motie’s crucial 119-run conjunction gave them a fighting chance and revitalized the innings.