### West Indies and Sri Lanka’s Third ODI Reaches Thrilling Point*

The West Indies cricket team is currently on a tour of Sri Lanka, where Sri Lanka has already claimed victory in the first two ODIs, gaining a significant lead in the series. In the second ODI, Sri Lanka's team showcased an excellent performance, defeating West Indies and securing the series with a 2-0 lead. For today’s third ODI, West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first. Due to rain, the match was reduced to fewer overs, which led to adjustments in the teams' strategies.

Batting first, Sri Lanka got off to a steady start, setting a challenging total for West Indies. While chasing, the West Indies faced a rocky beginning, losing two wickets within the first 10 overs. However, the middle-order batsmen stabilized the innings. The captain’s strong innings eventually led the team to a comfortable win despite early setbacks.

Sri Lanka’s innings remained stable with good partnerships across the wickets, which helped them post a competitive total. Key contributions came from Wanindu Hasaranga, who took crucial wickets, keeping the West Indies' chase under control.

Having already clinched the series with a 2-0 lead, Sri Lanka demonstrated consistency, even in rain-affected matches. In the rain-impacted first ODI, Sri Lanka had secured a win by five wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method. West Indies, batting first, scored 185/4 in 38.3 overs, but Sri Lanka was given a revised target of 232 runs in 37 overs, which they achieved in the 32nd over with five wickets down.