Sri Lanka opts to bat first against West Indies in second Test
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Sri Lanka made the strategic decision to bat first against the West Indies during the ongoing second Test match. Sonal Dinusha acknowledged the team's strong batting performance, emphasizing the bowlers' responsibilities moving forward. The match is currently in progress with the situation developing after the second day's play.
- •Sri Lanka chose to bat first in the second Test.
- •Sonal Dinusha highlighted the need for bowlers to perform.
- •Play continues after the second day's action.
- 5:16 AMESPNcricinfo — Seales praises Sri Lanka for 'brave decision' to bat first
""As a batting unit, we had a good score. So bowlers have a good, big responsibility to make the game for us," Sonal Dinusha says after the second day's play
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