Lanka ‘A’ tie with WI

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – Stubborn knocks by Russel Arnold (79), Avishka Gunawardene (66), Jeevan Mendis (28) and Mahela Udawatte (25) enabled Sri Lanka ‘A’ to tie their fourth one-day match, a day/night affair here yesterday.

West Indies ‘A’ made 260 for 6 in 50 overs. Malinga Bandara (3 for 42) and Ishara Amarasinghe (2 for 69) bowled best for Sri Lanka ‘A’.

Chasing 262 for victory, Sri Lanka ‘A’ finished at 260 for eight.

West Indies ‘A’ – 260 for 6 off 50 overs (Travis Dowlin 75, Ryan Hinds 55 n.o, Sylvester Joseph 42, Wavell Hinds 24, Omari Banks 22 n.o; Malinga Bandara 3 for 42, Ishara Amarasinghe 2 for 69)

Sri Lanka ‘A’ – 260 for 8 off 50 overs (Russel Arnold 79, Avishka Gunawardene 66, Jeevan Mendis 28, Mahela Udawatte 25; Gavin Tonge 3 for 40).