West Indies Academy claims 2-1 series victory against Sri Lanka
Jediah Blades was the star performer
Jediah Blades’ impressive spell blew away the Sri Lanka Emerging Players during the third One Day International for the West Indies Academy at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
Sri Lanka Emerging Players won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a really poor start, as the team was 18 for 4 after seven overs. Sahan Kosala scored 40 from 52 balls, and captain Dhananjaya Lakshan scored 36 from 61 balls. They were the top scorers for Sri Lanka.
Guyanese Mavendra Dindyal capped off a dominant performance for the West Indies Academy
Left-arm seamer Blades led the bowling unit for the West Indies Academy as he had figures of 5 for 28 in his eight overs. Leg spinner Zishan Motara supported him with figures of 3 for 19 as Sri Lanka was restricted to a total of 144 all out in 35.5 overs.
In reply, a 53-run opening stand between Jewel Andrew and Ackeem Auguste set West Indies Academy off to a good start. Both Auguste and Andrew topped the scoring charts with identical scores of 38. Guyanese Mavendra Dindyal finished off the innings, scoring 32 not out as the West Indies reached 147 for 3, winning the game by 7 wickets and winning the series 2-1.
