Sri Lanka vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • Sri Lanka won the match by 23 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka took on West Indies on Apr 6, 2026, 02:49 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sri Lanka won the match by 23 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 653 runs and 15 wickets fall between Sri Lanka (338/6 in 50.0 overs) and West Indies (315/9 in 50.0 overs).
2. Sri Lanka Innings Breakdown (338/6)
Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka finished on 338/6 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.76 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sri Lanka accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Kamindu Mendis spearheaded the batting effort with 104 runs off 103 balls (including 9 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 101.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kusal Mendis, who contributed 64 runs off 51 deliveries, while Sadeera Samawickrama added 39 (41b). The bowling side conceded 19 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 5, byes: 4, leg-byes: 5). With the ball in the first innings, Alzarri Joesph led the bowling figures with 2/59 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.90), assisted by Roston Chase (1/44 in 8.0 overs).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (315/9)
Pursuing a target of 339 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 315/9 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.30 runs per over. Nicholas Pooran anchored the chase for West Indies with 139 runs from 131 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 106.1), alongside Alzarri Joesph who chipped in with 51 off 32 balls. Defending the total, Dilshan Madushanaka delivered a key spell of 3/55 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Charith Asalanka finished with 1/6 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka), who combined for 91 runs off 92 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 4 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kusal Mendis making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) topped the match rankings with 277.0 total points, followed closely by Alzarri Joesph (272.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kamindu Mendis.