Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first in the second T20I at Dambulla. But they started slowly with just 8 runs from the first three overs. Everything, however, changed in the fourth over as Pathum Nissanka went hammer and thong on Shamar Joseph, smashing 5 continuous fours from one over as the Sri Lanka team scored 25 runs in that. Nissanka's aggressive hitting though could not build enough momentum for the team. Kusal Mendis scored 26 off 25, Kusal Perera was at 24 while Kamindu Mendis was good for 19 runs. Nissanka continued to be at the top with his 54 off 49 balls. Shepherd was the one stand-out bowler for West Indies as he took 2 wickets. Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Shamar Springer were the other successful bowlers with a wicket each. Sri Lanka scored a total of 162 runs in their 20 overs against the opponent. Also Read | “I want to play Test cricket for India” - Sanju Samson Chasing 163, West Indies got off to a slow start like Sri Lanka but could never garner the required turnaround before losing wickets in clumps. The first wicket fell on the last ball of the third over and the second and third wickets to fall came in the fourth and fifth overs. They were in deep trouble at 39 for six by the halfway mark. Rovman Powell tried to nurse the chase along but found no support from the other batters. Powell made 20 runs, while Alzarri Joseph made 16 runs, West Indies second-highest score in this chase. The team was bowled out for 89 runs in 16.1 overs to lose by 73 runs. Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, and Wanindu Hasaranga each claimed two wickets, while Dunith Wellalage got his first three wickets of his career. Matheesha Pathirana also added one wicket to his tally. With this win, Sri Lanka has levelled the series 1-1 and the decider will take place on 17th October 2024.