PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka — In the second one-day international match held at Pallekele International Stadium on Wednesday, Sri Lankan captain Charith Asalanka won the coin toss and opted to have the West Indies bat first.
The start of the match was delayed due to rain, leading to a reduction in the match to 44 overs per side.

Sri Lanka currently leads the three-match series by 1-0 and made one alteration to their lineup by including spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who replaced leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay.
On the other hand, the West Indies maintained the same team that participated in the previous match.

The Sri Lankan team consists of Charith Asalanka (captain), Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, and Asitha Fernando.

The West Indies roster includes Shai Hope (captain), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, and Alzarri Joseph.

This match is crucial for both teams as they battle for dominance in the ongoing series.