Sri Lanka Clinch ODI Series Against West Indies

Colombo: Ajantha Mendis and Thisara Perera shared seven wickets as Sri Lanka won the third one-day international against the West Indies by 26 runs to clinch the series 2-0 on Sunday.

West Indies captain Darren Sammy won the toss and sent the hosts in to bat first at Sinhalese Sports Club. Sri Lanka made 277/9 in 50 overs with captain Kumar Sangakkara (75) and Mahela Jayawardene (44) sharing a 95-run partnership. Sulieman Benn returned 4/38.

West Indies lost two wickets without scoring to open its innings but a 125-run partnership for the third wicket between Darren Bravo (79) and Ramnaresh Sarwan (44) lifted their spirits. But the touring side was limited thereafter and reached only 251 all out in 49 overs.

Mendis finished with 4/46 and Perera returned 3/36.

Brief Score :
Sri Lanka : 277 for 9 (Sangakkara 75, Benn 4-38)
West Indies : 251 (Darren Bravo 79, Mendis 4-46)
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 26 runs
MOM - KC Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
MOS - WU Tharanga (Sri Lanka)

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