T20 World Cup: Holders West Indies eliminated after Sri Lanka defeat

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T20 World Cup: Holders West Indies eliminated after Sri Lanka defeat

By Naveel Krishant

Friday 05/11/2021

[Image: bbc]

Defending champions West Indies have been knocked out of the Men's T20 World Cup after a 20-run defeat by already eliminated Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

Chasing 190 to win, West Indies finished on 169-8, with Shimron Hetmyer top-scoring with 81 not out and three bowlers taking two wickets apiece.

Earlier, Sri Lanka made 189-3 with Charith Asalanka making 68 from 41 balls and Pathum Nissanaka 51.

It leaves England, Australia and South Africa fighting to progress in Group 1.

[Source: BBC]

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