WI vs SL Match

11:18 PM IST That's a wrap! And the silverware belongs to Sri Lanka! Kusal Mendis proudly lifts the trophy alongside a beaming squad in front of the winners' board, sealing a 1-0 series victory after back-to-back washouts. It's a cruel, bittersweet finale here at the Sabina Park, where the persistent Kingston rain has had the ultimate say, forcing the match officials to call off this final ODI without a single delivery being sent down. While the visitors celebrate, it’s absolute heartbreak for the West Indies. This second consecutive abandonment deals a massive blow to the Men in Maroon and their high-stakes pursuit of automatic World Cup qualification. That wraps up our coverage from the commentary box. Goodbye for now!

11:17 PM IST The skipper of Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis said he is delighted to have won the series. He noted that although they played only one match, the team performed well. He added that everyone was keen to get time on the field ahead of the World Cup and play as many matches as possible. He expressed satisfaction with his captaincy in his first series as leader. Mendis also mentioned that they are looking to develop Kamindu Mendis as a top-order batter, praising his solid technique against the new ball. He further highlighted the performances of Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, and Milan Rathnayake, who bowled well in the first match. Overall, he said he is pleased with both the batting and bowling units.

11:13 PM IST The skipper of West Indies - Shai Hope said it was frustrating for the series to end this way. He noted that the team will take lessons from the first game and always aim to be on the winning side, as they can’t change what happened in the last two matches. He added that the team played in patches but still has areas to improve. Hope also credited Sri Lanka for their performance in the opening game. He said the focus now is to look ahead and concentrate on what’s in front of them, as well as to better understand the playing conditions. He mentioned that the players have been together for a while, so it’s about figuring out what they need to do to cross the line against Sri Lanka. He concluded by expressing hope that they can bounce back and turn the series into a winning one.

11:12 PM IST Presentation time...

11:07 PM IST The rain wins the day, and the match is officially abandoned due to rain. The umpires felt it would be too slippery to start and the groundstaff simply never stood a chance against this relentless downpour.

10:33 PM IST UPDATE - 10.32 pm GMT - The drizzle has returned, steady and unrelenting. After a brief break in the clouds, the sky has darkened again, heavy and overcast. In Kingston, rain is expected to persist until midnight. Conditions remain bleak for now, though there is still a chance it may ease later in the night. Fingers crossed for a shortened contest.