KINGSTON, Jamaica — Off-spinners Shehan Jayasuriya and Malinda Pushpakumara mesmerised West Indies ‘A’, as they combined to propel Sri Lanka ‘A’ to a 2-1 series triumph, after handing the hosts a 10-wicket defeat on day three of the third unofficial four-day Test match here at Sabina Park a short while ago.

With skilful bowling on a pitch that still showed signs of life, Jayasuriya grabbed 6-60, while the impressive left-arm spinner Pushpakumara snared 4-19, as West Indies ‘A’ struggled to find their way and crumbled to 118 in their second innings. 

Captain Shamarh Brooks, with 52, was the only batsman to offer resistance, as they set the visitors a target of 26 runs, which was easily surpassed by the opening pair of Ron Chandraguptha and Nipun Karunanayake.

Jayasuriya ended with a match haul of 8-101, with Pushpakumara ended with figures of 8-80.

Scores: West Indies ‘A’ 181 all out (60.3 overs) & 118 all out (37.3 overs); Sri Lanka A 273-9 (76.2 overs) & 26-0

Sherdon Cowan