Sri Lanka Masters beat the hosts West Indies by two runs in a thrilling final preliminary round match as both teams qualified for the final.
The Sunday night’s defeat was the first loss for the strong West Indies in the tournament. Playing at Kensington Oval, West Indies finished on 155 for six in pursuit of 158 for victory, after Sri Lanka had been sent in.
Despite the loss, West Indies still entered the final against the Sri Lankans at the same venue tonight.
Sherwin Campbell top-scored with 59 off 45 balls while Floyd Reifer stroked 54 from 45 balls, as they took the hosts to the brink of victory after a poor start to their run chase.
Openers Junior Murray (5) and Rawl Lewis (8) fell cheaply but Campbell and Reifer added 108 from 79 balls for the third wicket to rebuild the innings. While the right-handed Campbell counted six fours, the left-handed Reifer carved out three fours and two sixes.
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