Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2nd Test, Trinidad, 1st day
Sri Lanka 98/3 (26.3 ov) vs West Indies
West Indies won the toss and elected to field first
Match delayed by rain - Day 1 Sri Lanka RR 3.69
Last 10 ovs 31/2 RR 3.10
Min overs remaining 64.3
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West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Guyana, 5th day - Live Scores
Sri Lanka create history in the Caribbean
Sri Lanka 476 for 8 dec (Jayawardene 136, Warnapura 120, Vaas 54*) and 240 for 7 dec (Warnapura 62, Samaraweera 56) beat West Indies 280 (Sarwan 80) and 315 (Bravo 83, Sarwan 72, Gayle 51*, Vaas 5-61) by 121 runs
Sri Lanka achieved their quest for a maiden Test win on Caribbean soil, in their fifth attempt, but it was far from an easy feat thanks to some stubborn resistance from West Indies. Dwayne Bravo and Ramnaresh Sarwan extended their defiance in the opening session, but the Sri Lankan bowlers, led by Chaminda Vaas’ 5 for 61, came back strongly after lunch, despite a back-to-the-wall innings from Chris Gayle. A splendid catch from Muttiah Muralitharan to dismiss the last man Daren Powell off Vaas sparked joyous scenes as the visitors completed a 121-run win to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.
Source: Cricinfo
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live - Vaas leads Sri Lanka to victory
First Test, Guyana, day five (close):
Sri Lanka 476-8d & 240-7d bt West Indies 280 & 315 by 121 runs
Vaas took 5-61, including the last two wickets with the new ball, as the hosts were all out for 315 just 15 minutes from the scheduled close of play.
Opener Dwayne Bravo hit 83 to take West Indies to 170-2 at lunch and give them hope of avoiding defeat.
But Sri Lanka hit back and, despite 51 not out from Chris Gayle, took the win.
West Indies seemed intent on holding out for a draw as they resumed on 96-1, needing 437 for the victory.
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Source: BBC UK
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Guyana, 4th day
Sri Lanka 476/8d & 240/7d
West Indies 280 & 96/1 (23.0 ov)
West Indies require another 341 runs with 9 wickets remaining
West Indies RR 4.17
Last 10 ovs 32/0 RR 3.20
Stumps - Day 4
| RR Sarwan | 34* (55b 2×4) | M Muralitharan | 6-1-18-0 | |||
| DJ Bravo | 46* (70b 6×4 1×6) | HMRKB Herath | 7-1-19-0 |
That ends a very positive reply by the West Indies in response to 437. The most impressive aspect of the chase was the confidence with which they negotiated Murali and Vaas. Dwayne Bravo adjusted really well as an opener, though we still don’t know for sure why Gayle held himself back. The pair did justice to the pitch with this start so tomorrow should be interesting. That doesn’t mean that Sri Lanka should panic. They’re still well in front and a draw or a Sri Lankan win seem more realistic even at this stage. 341 to get, nine wickets needed.
Source: Cricinfo
West Indies Tail Saves The Follow On In Guyana
Sri Lanka 476-8 declared (M Jayawardene 136, Warnapura 120) & 83-1 v
West Indies 280 (Sarwan 80, Vaas 3-48, Thushara 3-59)
The West Indies bowlers did their bit with the bat as their side avoided having to follow on on day four of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Georgetown, Guyana as they were bowled out for 280 in reply to 476 for seven declared.
Sri Lankan openers Michael Vandort and Malinda Warnapura made a confident start before Vandort was caught down the leg side by Denesh Ramdin off of the bowling of Chris Gayle for 24, with Sri Lanka on 43 for one in their second innings.
They reached lunch on 83 for one, 274 runs ahead and looking in complete control and under little threat from the West Indian bowlers.
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Source: Cricketworld
Sri Lanka leave out Muralitharan
Sri Lanka have left veterans Muttiah Muralitharan and Sanath Jayasuriya out of their one-day squad to tour West Indies next month. The 38-year-old Jayasuriya and spinner Muralitharan, 35, have been left out as Sri Lanka build for the 2011 World Cup.
Ajantha Mendis replaces Muralitharan, who will play the two Tests that precede the one-dayers, while Mahela Udawatta takes Jayasuriya’s place.
Fast bowler Lasith Malinga will miss the series with a foot injury.
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Source: BBC UK
West Indies call up new spin pair
West Indies have called up two uncapped spinners for the first Test of their forthcoming series against Sri Lanka. Off-spinner Amit Jaggernauth and slow left-armer Sulieman Benn have been named in a 15-man squad.
Both have good records in Caribbean domestic cricket and have been given the chance to prove they can make the step up to international level.
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Source: BBC Cricket
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