Openers Brandon King and Evin Lewis scored half-centuries and shared a 107-run stand in 55 balls to guide West Indies to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first of their three Twenty20 matches.

A breathtaking display of power-hitting from Brandon King and Evin Lewis propelled the West Indies to a commanding five-wicket victory in the first T20 against Sri Lanka on Sunday. It was the highest partnership for West Indies against Sri Lanka in T20 cricket for any wicket.

West Indies opted to bowl first after winning the toss and skipper Charith Asalanka and all-rounder Kamindu Mendis in the form of his life helped Sri Lanka get to 179. However, the West Indies openers came out all guns blazing and killed their chase with their century stand.

Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera scored half-centuries to guide Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international and clinch their first-ever series victory over the West Indies.

Kusal Mendis hit an unbeaten 68 to help clinch Sri Lanka's first T20 international series win over the West Indies with a thumping nine-wicket victory in the third and final game on Thursday. The West Indies won the series opener by five wickets and Sri Lanka bounced back with a commanding 73-run victory in the second game.

FOUR! Juicy half-volley, outside off, Kusal Perera gets right on top of it and nails the off-drive straight down the ground towards long off for four runs. Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Score: SIX! Kusal Mendis is not allowing Roston Chase to settle.

Sri Lanka are set to host West Indies in the 3rd and final T20I of the series, as both sides are in for a decider at Dambulla. Series is currently levelled 1-1 after Sri Lanka managed to outclass West Indies in the 2nd T20I (at the same venue),

As the T20I series between West Indies and Sri Lanka comes to it's closing stages, the two teams are tied with one win each and thus it is all to play for in the final game of the series. The first T20I was won by West Indies as they took a 1-0 lead in the series.

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope (WK), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell (C), Romario Shepherd, Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph. Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Score: Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka,