Theekshana in as Sri Lanka opt to bowl in 44-over contest

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first in the rain-shortened second ODI. The toss was delayed by two hours and 15 minutes, and the match curtailed to a 44-overs-a-side affair by drizzle.

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said his decision at the toss was influenced by his team’s preference to chase, in what could be a match in which Duckworth-Lewis-Stern calculations play a role. West Indies captain Shai Hope said he would have bowled first as well.

West Indies are 1-0 down in the series, but have made no changes to the side that lost on Sunday, also in a rain-affected match. Sri Lanka have left out legspinner Jeffrey Vandersay, and brought back the mysery spin of Maheesh Theekshana.

Sri Lanka:

Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando,  Kusal Mendis (wk),  Sadeera Samarawickrama,  Charith Asalanka (capt), Janith Liyanage,  Kamindu Mendis,  Wanindu Hasranga, Dunith Wellalage,  Asitha Fernando,  Maheesh Theekshana

West Indies:

Alick Athanaze,  Brandon King,  Keacy Carty,  Shai Hope (capt, wk),  Sherfane Rutherford,  Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd,  Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales,  Alzarri Joseph

Source:The Island