Just two runs and a wicket from Hasaranga's over. His shot travels straight to Sheldon Cottrell at third man. T20 Cricket Highlights of SL vs WI 1st T20/20 Highlights March 4, 2019, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Unfortunate for Hasaranga as he fails to direct a juicy full-toss by Rovman Powell towards the onside and ends up throwing his wicket. Sri Lanka, after being pushed on the backfoot, went on to produce a great fightback, leaving the contest wide open in the middle overs. Despite missing out on a hattrick, Oshane Thomas picks three wickets in the same over. Russell has to go back to the dugout after scoring a 14-ball 35. He picked up four wickets in four balls in the one match they won.Sri Lanka have won six, and lost only three matches against West Indies.
Provided Fabian Allen has recovered from the shoulder injury he sustained during the third ODI, they may be tempted to play two spinners.Although Kusal Mendis is in excellent form, there is a chance he could be left out in order to bring Shehan Jayasuriya - who bats, but also bowls offspin - into the side, to give captain Malinga another spin option.The pitch for the third ODI seemed a little slow, but that didn't stop both teams scoring 300. The only good thing for Sri Lanka has been their run rate. The West Indies captain is set to become the first to play 500 games in the format (1:45)Before the ODIs, you could make the claim that these two sides were relatively evenly matched.
Redonkulous hitting from the Big Man. Generally, Pallekele surfaces do a little bit for the seamers, under lights. A wide delivery this time and Shehan Jayasuriya tries to whack it on the offside. This is still a good score from the visitors. Nicholas Pooran throws his wicket away trying to hit Wanindu Hasaranga for a big shot. The pair of Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons add quick 36 in 21 balls as West Indies edge past the 180-run mark with one over still to go. West Indies finally break the 87-run stand between Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Perera as the former is trapped LBW on 44 off 34 balls. 19 runs from the Chinaman's over. The opener along with Wanindu Hasaranga are trying to knit a crucial partnership for the hosts as they go on to add 39 in 24 balls. Another big over as Russell hits two sixes and one four from it. Kusal Perera is looking solid in the middle.
An excellent catch from Avishka Fernando in the deep.
No rain is forecast.Sri Lanka have lost 11 and won only a single T20I under Malinga since he took over for the second time in late 2018. 1wd,6,wkt,1,2,2b,1 | Isuru Udana concedes 14 in the final over and picks up the wicket of Kieron Pollard as West Indies post a stiff 196/4 on the board. The bowling is harder to predict. Andre Russell is just smoking the ball all-around the park.
The below videos of Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st T20 Highlight – March 4, 2020, is available in Full HD Quality. The ball was pitched on the leg stump and the batsman moved across the crease, trying to flick it towards the fine-leg area. Andre Russell could do nothing to tackle that one. The hosts need 197 to win.Windies post their highest T20I score against Sri Lanka. However, he fails to make any contact as the ball knocks the stump. The Andre Russell we all know is back. Lasith Malinga hits the bullseye with perfection. With Thisara Perera appearing to have hit form with the bat, and Avishka Fernando in good nick as well, the hosts will hope to end a torrid stretch of T20I form.With Chris Gayle out of the picture, the superstar Sri Lanka fans will most want to watch over the two matches is undoubtedly With Evin Lewis not picked in the squad, West Indies have a decision to make as to who will partner Simmons at the top of the order. Sri Lanka now need 71 runs in the final six overs. They could even be tempted to try Shai Hope, who although not always a first-choice T20I player, has been in outstanding touch in Sri Lanka. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. 1st T20I (N), Pallekele, Mar 4 2020, West Indies tour of Sri LankaOshane Thomas five-for trumps Perera-Hasaranga counterattackLendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell also made telling contributions with the batOshane Thomas five-for trumps Perera-Hasaranga counterattackLendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell made telling contributions with the batMy hope is we get a team unafraid to take risks - Lasith MalingaSri Lanka's T20 captain sees a promising future ahead with their young batsmen taking centre stageSri Lanka look to end torrid run and mar Kieron Pollard's 500th T20 partyThe hosts have had a poor sequence of results under Malinga, but the world champions haven't done much better Windies are just one wicket away from winning the contest.