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The crowd has turned up in huge numbers. The cheers only get louder as the two teams stride out and line-up for their respective national anthems. It is going to be West Indies' first, followed by one for the hosts.
West Indies (Playing XI): Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope(w), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Charith Asalanka, the captain of Sri Lanka says that they would have opted to bowl first as well, considering the weather conditions. He expressed his anticipation for beginning the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
TOSS: West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first
All the three matches of this T20I series will be played in Dambulla, while the subsequent three ODIs will be played in Pallekele.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first T20I between Sri Lanka and West Indies in Dambulla.
Rovman Powell mentioned that West Indies will bowl first due to the uncertain weather conditions and the wet field. He expressed hope that the bowlers could take advantage of the conditions. Reflecting on the team's recent form, Powell added that they have performed very well over the last 12 to 15 months.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shai Hope (WK), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Springer (On T20I Debut), Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Kusal Mendis (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando.
TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of West Indies. They will BOWL first.
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