Sri Lanka vs West Indies , ICC World Cup 2019 Match: As it happened

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:Good win for us, gives us a lot of confidence. Players stood up at vital times and that's what I'm expecting as a captain. I think we were putting pressure on ourselves (before today's game) and weren't expressing properly. Today, we did that and the middle order batted well. Avishka was really good in his innings. We knew that they are a good six-hitting side and wanted to keep the pressure on, and increase the required rate slowly. Pooran was playing really well. (On making Mathews bowl) Thing is that we had to get those two overs done. He put his hand up and said that he'll bowl the overs. He did a fantastic job and that's what I am expecting as a captain. Don't think he'll bowl too many but if needed, certainly he may chip in with a couple of overs.

:Probably, a bit slow off the blocks. Sloppy on the field and gave away a few extra runs. In a format like this, these things matter. You've got to be better than that. I thought it was above-par. Was a free-scoring wicket, was a bit slow but still was a good track for strokeplay. Fernando played well early on and Pooran also played well. Just needed to spend some time in the middle and it got easier. I thought we pulled things back well at the end but our fielding gave them 30-40 runs extra. We were always backing ourselves to get across the line. Got into a really good position but then threw it away. That run out was crucial, as was Pooran's wicket. Maybe we could have taken it deeper. Definitely promising (to see talents like Pooran emerging) to see them play such fearless cricket. Just need to win (the final game) and end on a high.

When I went in to bat, I am happy I did what was required of me. I am happy that the hundred was in a winning effort. They bowled really well to us. I am really happy that I got these opportunities and I have made use of them, and I will use them to take my game forward and developing my game for my country and my team.(Translated by Kumar Sangakkara from Sinhalese)

For hitting a brilliant knock of 104 off 103 Sri Lanka's Avishka Fernando is the Player of the Match

West Indies make a royal mess of the run chase. They were in the game but the wicket of Pooran off the bowling of Mathewes turned the game. Sri Lanka held their nerves to win the match. Another thriller.

Full and straight yorker from Malinga and it hits Thomas on the back leg. Sri Lankaappeal and the umpires gives that as NOT OUT. Sri Lanka take the review and the review shows three red dorts and the third upires asks the onfield umpire to overturn the decision. Thomas walks back.

Slow ball outside off from Mathwes and Pooran edges it straight into the gloves of Perera

Fuller ball outside off from Udana and Pooranpulls the ball to deep midwicket for a boundary.

Fuller ball from Malinga and Pooran clears long-off for a boundary.

West Indies have revived themselves in this chase thanks to some outrageous shots from Fabian Allen who hit a quick fire fifty. A horrible mix up between Fabian Allen and Nicholas Pooran sees the latter getting run out. But, Pooran completes his ton and keeps West Indies hopes of pulling off this chase alive. Poor bowling from Sri Lanka in last 10 overs. They have allowed West Indies to get back in this game. The only hope for Sir Lanka is Lasith Malinga.

Short ball from Udana and Pooran pulls it with power to send it over fine-leg for a maximum.