Sri Lanka cricket captain Asalanka wins toss and elects to bowl first in 2nd ODI vs West Indies

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and put West Indies in to bat in the second one-day cricket international at the Pallekele International Stadium on Wednesday.

The match was reduced to 44 overs per side after rain caused a delayed start.

Sri Lanka, which leads the three-match series 1-0, brought in spinner Maheesh Theekshana for leg-break bowler Jeffrey Vandersay.

West Indies fielded an unchanged team.

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando.

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

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