Sri Lanka produced a superb all-round performance to defeat the West Indies by 37 runs in the second T20 International at Kingston, leveling the three-match series at 1-1.
After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted an impressive 194/6 from their 20 overs.
Openers Pathum Nissanka and captain Kusal Mendis got the innings underway, but Nissanka fell early for 7 runs, while Mendis contributed 31.
The star of the innings was Kamil Mishara, who smashed 61 runs to register his fourth T20 half-century. His entertaining knock came off 40 balls and included four boundaries and three sixes.
Former captain Dasun Shanaka provided the late fireworks, scoring 58 runs to bring up his ninth T20I half-century and propel Sri Lanka close to the 200-run mark.
Chasing 195 for victory, the West Indies were bowled out for 157 runs in 18.1 overs.
Rovman Powell top-scored for the hosts with 43 runs, while Shimron Hetmyer added 36.
Sri Lanka’s bowling attack was led by Dushmantha Chameera, who delivered a match-winning spell of 3 wickets for just 9 runs.
Spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage also played key roles, with Hasaranga claiming three wickets and Wellalage picking up two.
With one match remaining, the three-match T20I series is now perfectly poised at 1-1, setting up an exciting decider.
