Like the second match, after the third and final match was canceled due to rain, Sri Lanka won the ODI series against the West Indies. Continued wet conditions meant that the officials called off the match without a ball being bowled, giving Sri Lanka a 1–0 series victory.The visitors had already clinched the series by winning the first ODI by 41 runs, their first one-day international victory in the Caribbean in 13 years. With the next two matches over, this result proved to be enough to seal the series.Sri Lankan captain Kosal Mendes was happy with the team’s performance, especially in the only completed match of the series. He felt the team had achieved success in all areas and was encouraged by the result ahead of next year’s World Cup.Sri Lanka captain Kosal Mendes said that we are very happy to win the series. “We did really well in this one match in all three departments. There are not many matches before the World Cup next year and I am happy with the victory in my first series as captain.”The victory also marked Sri Lanka’s first series win under new head coach Gary Kirsten, a former South African star.
Rain has troubled the West Indies.
West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted the weather played a role in the result but credited Sri Lanka for making the most of their chances in the opening game.West Indies captain Shai Hope said that you cannot control Mother Nature. “The Sri Lankan team should be given credit for the way they played in the first match.”Although the ODI series ended in a disappointing fashion, both the teams will now turn their attention to the T20I league of the tour. The first of the three T20 Internationals is scheduled for Thursday in Kingston.
