Handshakes, and that's that! The second Test ends in a draw with Sri Lanka staging a stoic resistance.After the first Test ended in a draw with West Indies' batters resisting Sri Lanka's bowlers, the tourists returned the favour in the second Test, ending their tour on with something positive to take back. There was an extra hour to play, but with a result out of reach, West Indies have decided to shake hands and end the game earlier than close time.
WI V SL, 2ND TEST, DAY 5
Live Cricket Score: West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 5, Antigua
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Sri Lanka 258-10 & 193-2 (79 Ovs)
Oshada Fernando 66 (119)
West Indies 354-10 & 280-4 dec
Jermaine Blackwood 6-1-17-0
Match drawn
Sri Lanka need 348 runs on the final day © AFP
This was the most likely result at the start of the day, given the delayed start and how Sri Lanka's openers went about the job in the opening session on the final day with over 300 runs to get. They played out the bowlers with utmost patience and ensured no wickets fell in the first session. West Indies posed timely questions, but led by Dimuth Karunaratne's 75, Sri Lanka kept West Indies at bay. Sri Lanka lost both openers in the second session, but too much work was remaining for West Indies in the final hour, with eight wickets to get. Both teams will be satisfied, not giving away their positions through the two Tests.
The limited-overs leg were largely dominated by the hosts, but Sri Lanka gave a better account of themselves in the Tests. Thank you for joining us in the two-Test series that ended 0-0 at the end. Until next time, goodbye!
DROPPED!Da Silva puts down another. At least it seems like it from the bowler's reaction. Oh, dear, it is the case. Second dropped chance for the 'keeper. Fernando lunges forward to defend, gets the outside edge, only just, and Da Silva makes a mess of it.
We're back for the final session
TEA! Sri Lanka once have seen through another session, losing just two wickets with the game headed towards a tame draw.It wouldn't have been what the hosts expected at the start of the day, but it's worked out that way. WI picked up both the openers in the second session, after a wicketless opening one, with Karunaratne falling for 75, while Thirimanne fell for 39. Can WI get 8 wickets in the final session? Unlike,y but you never know... join us in a bit. Mind you, the pitch is offering nothing.
OUT!!Karunaratne is struck right in front this time. He reviews, but no point. It's hitting middle and leg. Karunaratne departs for 75. No century, then. Kyle Mayers strikes with Sri Lanka losing their second wicket.
Sri Lanka review and they're right -the ball is missing the stumps. The on-field umpire adjudges a leg-before call out. But he reviews straightaway.
Fernando and Karunaratne are doing well here to keep wi at bay.
OUT!!! Outside edge goes to Cornwall at slip. West Indies strike after the break and Thirimanne has to go. Joseph invites the drive and it's taken the outside edge. The 101-run stand comes to an end.
It looks like Gabriel has pulled his hamstring. He's aborted his action midway, He's leaving the field.
100 up for Sri Lanka
We're back after lunch in Antigua..Sun is shining and so are you? Okay, sorry!
Lunch! Sri Lanka have done well to keep West Indies at bay.Karunaratne has got to his 50 after having struggling through the series. They've taken Sri Lanka to 93/0 at the break. Sri Lanka are clearly eyeing a draw and these two have done well to do the job for them. West Indies will rue the missed chance of Thirimanne, but oh well... Join us for the second session in a bit.
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