Sri Lanka defeated West Indies in an inconsequential match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019). Chasing a record target of 339, West Indies managed 315 for nine and lost the match by 23 runs, despite Nicholas Pooran’s scintillating hundred. Pooran and Fabian Allen starred in West Indies’ fightback and added 83 runs for the seven-wicket. Allen made 51 off 32 balls while Pooran was dismissed on 118. Both the teams are already out of semi-finals race. Sri Lanka vs West Indies, ICC CWC 2019 Match Highlights: Nicholas Pooran Century in Vain As SL Beat WI by 23 Runs.

The West Indies’ fightback was applauded by Twitterati. The fans also wanted the Indian team to learn from the Caribbean players. India were in a similar position against England the other day and lost the match without putting up a fight towards the end. Avishka Fernando Becomes Third Youngest Sri Lankan Batsman to Score a Century in ODIs, Achieves Feat During SL vs WI CWC 2019 Match.

Meanwhile, this was Sri Lanka’s third win in the ongoing World Cup and they now move to sixth on the CWC 2019 points table for now. Apart from tonight’s win, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan and England. Check out some interesting tweets we found on Twitter. Nicholas Pooran Scores his Maiden ODI Century During Sri Lanka vs West Indies CWC 2019 Match.

A better chase

Seriously?

Hero one day, zero next day

Bitter thoughts

Unlike team India!

Pooran> Dhoni?

Earlier batting first, Sri Lanka posted mammoth 338 for six, their highest total in this world Cup. 21-year-old Avishka Fernando became the third toughest Sri Lankan batsman to score an ODI century. Fernando scored 104 off 103 balls. Apart from him, opener Kusal Perera slammed 64 off 51 balls.

In bowling department for Sri Lanka, Lasith Malinga picked three wickets while Angelo Mathews, who bowled after a long time, chipped in with a prized wicket of centurion Pooran. Sri Lanka will now face India in their last match West Indies takes on Afghanistan.

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