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Good news for West Indian fans as the men in maroon drew the second and final match against Sri Lanka in Antigua to clinch the series 1-0. This was the Windies' first series win against Sri Lanka in 23 years.

The visitors resumed their second innings on 92 for 2 and declared at 251 for 9, with Dinesh Chandimal scoring 71.

Set 302 to win, the Windies closed on 109 without loss, with John Campbell and Brandon King both getting unbeaten fifties.
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00:01Sri Lanka began day 5 of the second and final test against the West Indies on 92 for 2 which
00:05was an overall lead of 142 runs.
00:08Overnight batsman Kamindu Mendes was out for 44 giving champion Paisal Jaden seals his only scalp in the second innings.
00:17But Dinesh Chandimal would go on to get 71 while captain Dananjer De Silva made 34 as Zari Joseph was
00:24the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets.
00:29For the batting side, Milan Ratnayaka was looking for quick runs and was unbeaten on 20.
00:37Sri Lanka went on to declare at 251 for 9 to set West Indies 302 to win the match.
00:44When the Caribbean side responded, John Campbell and the right handed Brandon King were the two openers.
00:49They were batting solidly as the men in maroon required a draw to clinch the series.
00:56Campbell and King were enjoying themselves out in the middle with the hope of achieving personal milestones.
01:04What made it worse for Sri Lanka were a couple rain interruptions.
01:08Upon resumption, both batters were able to get to their half sentries.
01:12Each made 51 not out as West Indies closed on 109 for no loss to draw the game.
01:17And with that, the regional side clinched the series 1-0, their first against Sri Lanka in 23 years.
01:23Winner with now on you, TVS Export.
01:24What
01:25Yeah!
01:26We're having a good time right now.
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