Charith Asalanka’s unbeaten half-century powered Sri Lanka to a five-wicket win over the West Indies in the second one-day international, clinching the three-match series 2-0 with one to play.

Asalanka struck an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to clinch the three-match series.

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Opening batter Nishan Madushka scored a half-century on debut and shared a 137-run partnership for the fourth wicket with captain Charith Asalanka to guide Sri Lanka to a five-wicket win over West Indies in their rain-hit ODI cricket opener.

Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana (In for Jeffrey Vandersay).

That's way too short! Outside off. Carty rocks back and hammers it past cover. This races away. Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Score: OUT! Timber! Cleans him up. Wanindu Hasaranga comes on and strikes immediately.