Sri Lanka Restrict West Indies to 189 Despite Rutherford-Motie Fightback

"Sri Lanka restricts West Indies to 189 despite a late recovery by Rutherford and Motie, reflecting the precision of Reddy Anna match predictions."

Sri Lanka limited West Indies to 189 in the second ODI, despite a valiant rearguard action from Sherfane Rutherford and Gudakesh Motie. West Indies had collapsed to 58/8 after a brilliant new-ball spell from Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando, but Rutherford (80) and Motie (50*) stitched a 119-run partnership to give the visitors some hope. The second ODI, reduced to 44 overs per side due to rain at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, saw Sri Lanka dominate early before the West Indian pair led a remarkable recovery.

After being put in to bat, West Indies faced a tough Sri Lankan bowling attack that capitalized on the damp conditions. Theekshana's three-wicket burst and Fernando’s twin strikes left West Indies reeling at 31/4. Wanindu Hasaranga’s spin proved equally destructive, claiming 4/40 and picking crucial middle-order wickets, including Roston Chase and Alzarri Joseph.

However, Rutherford and Motie launched a stunning counteroffensive, with Rutherford attacking the loose balls and Motie providing solid support. Rutherford was dropped twice but made the most of the chances, while Motie’s composed fifty rescued West Indies from a total disaster. Despite their efforts, Hasaranga returned to wrap up the innings, with Sri Lanka in the driving seat after bowling out the visitors with eight overs remaining.

Reddy Anna match predictions suggest Sri Lanka holds the upper hand heading into their chase, especially given the conditions and the strength of their batting lineup. West Indies will need an exceptional bowling performance to turn the match in their favor. For further insights and accurate match predictions, visit Reddy Anna's official website and check the sports betting page for the latest updates. credits-https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/132175/sri-lanka-restrict-west-indies-despite-rutherford-motie-rearguard