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Sri Lanka defeats West Indies by 41 runs in 1st ODI

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:13 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Sri Lanka defeats West Indies by 41 runs in 1st ODI

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Sri Lanka secured a 41-run victory over the West Indies in the first one-day international on June 4 in Kingston. Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka's innings with 79 runs, while captain Kusal Mendis contributed 72. The pair formed a strong partnership, putting on 136 for the second wicket to help Sri Lanka reach 303-7 after being asked to bat. The West Indies managed 262 all out despite captain Shai Hope's 56. The two teams will meet again for the second match in Kingston on June 6.

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•Sri Lanka scored 303-7 after batting first.
•Pathum Nissanka scored 79 and Kusal Mendis 72.
•West Indies were all out for 262 in the final over.
•Shai Hope top-scored for the West Indies with 56 runs.
•The second ODI is scheduled for June 6 in Kingston.

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12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Sri Lanka beats the West Indies by 41 runs in the 1st ODI as Nissanka scores 79

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Pathum Nissanka made a careful 79 and captain Kusal Mendis a fast-paced 72 to lay the foundation for Sri Lanka's 41-run win Wednesday over the West Indies in the first one-day cricket international. Nissanka and Mendis put on 136 for the second wicket and with contributions of 45 by Charith Asalanka and an unbeaten 44 by Janith Liyanage, Sri Lanka reached 303-7 after being asked to bat. Captain Shai Hope carried the fight to Sri Lanka with an innings of 56 from 66 balls and opener Justin Greaves made 45 from 38 balls, but the West Indies' were all out for 262 in the final over.
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Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 12:13 AM
Sri Lanka beats the West Indies by 41 runs in the 1st ODI as Nissanka scores 79
Pathum Nissanka made a careful 79 and captain Kusal Mendis a fast-paced 72 to lay the foundation for Sri Lanka's 41-run win Wednesday over the West Indies in the first one-day cricket international. Nissanka and Mendis put on 136 for the second wicket and with contributions of 45 by Charith Asalanka and an unbeaten 44 by Janith Liyanage, Sri Lanka reached 303-7 after being asked to bat. Captain Shai Hope carried the fight to Sri Lanka with an innings of 56 from 66 balls and opener Justin Greaves made 45 from 38 balls, but the West Indies' were all out for 262 in the final over.

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