Sri Lanka clinched the three-match ODI series by defeating West Indies in the 2nd ODI in Pallekele. Earlier in this match, the Sri Lankan captain decided to field first, considering the possible threat of rain and the DLS Method. Due to rain, the match was reduced to 44 overs. Came to bat first, the West Indies were unable to handle Sri Lankan spinners and were restricted to 56/8 in 15.2 overs. It was almost impossible for the West Indies to reach even 100 runs if it were not for Rutherford and Motie, who formed a 119-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Rutherford played an 80-run inning, and Motie added the invaluable 50 runs down the order to take West Indies to a respectable score of 189 runs. While chasing a 190-run target in 44 overs.
Sri Lanka too didn’t off to a great start as they also lost their two wickets in the powerplay for just 25 runs. From there, Madhuska and Samarwickrema steered the Sri Lankan inning’s ship in the right direction by putting up a 50-plus-run partnership. After Madhuska’s dismissal, captain Aslanaka took responsibility on his shoulders, just like in the first ODI of this series. Asalanka remained not out on the individual score of 62 runs to take Sri Lanka across the finish line. Sri Lanka chased 190 runs target in 38.2 overs and registered another home series win in white ball cricket this year.
SL vs WI 2nd ODI Cricket Match Scorecard: At Pallekele, Oct 23, 2024
West Indies Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | |
| Brandon King | c & b AM Fernando | 16 | 18 | 88.88 | 3 | 0 |
| Alick Athanaze | b Theekshana | 1 | 3 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Keacy Carty | b Theekshana | 6 | 14 | 42.85 | 1 | 0 |
| Shai Hope (c) | b AM Fernando | 5 | 6 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c Wellalage b AM Fernando | 80 | 82 | 97.56 | 7 | 4 |
| Roston Chase | b Hasaranga | 8 | 14 | 57.14 | 0 | 0 |
| Romario Shepherd | c Theekshana b Hasaranga | 4 | 2 | 200 | 1 | 0 |
| Hayden Walsh | b Theekshana | 1 | 7 | 14.28 | 0 | 0 |
| Alzarri Joseph | b Hasaranga | 1 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Gudakesh Motie | not out | 50 | 61 | 81.96 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Seales | c & b Hasaranga | 5 | 6 | 83.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Extras | (b 2, lb 6, nb 1, w 3) | 12 | ||||
| Total | 36 Ov (RR: 5.25) | 189 |
Sri Lanka Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | ECON |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 9 | 25 | 3 | 2.77 |
| Asitha Fernando | 7 | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 6 | 36 | 0 | 6 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Charith Asalanka | 4 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
Sri Lanka Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | |
| Nishan Madushka | b Joseph | 38 | 44 | 86.36 | 6 |
| Avishka Fernando | c King b Joseph | 9 | 12 | 75 | 1 |
| Kusal Mendis | b Motie | 3 | 13 | 23.07 | 0 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | c Hope b Chase | 38 | 50 | 76 | 6 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | not out | 62 | 61 | 101.63 | 7 |
| Janith Liyanage | run out (King/Athanaze) | 24 | 34 | 70.58 | 2 |
| Kamindu Mendis | not out | 11 | 16 | 68.75 | 0 |
| Extras | (lb 3, w 2) | 5 | |||
| Total | 38.2 Ov (RR: 4.95) | 190/5 |
West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | ECON |
| Gudakesh Motie | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 6 | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| Jayden Seales | 3 | 20 | 0 | 6.66 |
| Hayden Walsh | 5 | 41 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Romario Shepherd | 4 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 |
| Roston Chase | 8.2 | 43 | 1 | 5.16 |
| Alick Athanaze | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 |
Man of the Match: SL vs WI 2nd ODI at Pallekele, Oct 23, 2024
Sri Lankan off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana was chosen player of the match for his striking and economical bowling spell against West Indies in the 2nd ODI.
| Player | Team | Bowling Figure |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | 3/25 |
Most Runs: SL vs WI 2nd ODI at Pallekele, Oct 23, 2024
West Indies’ Sherfane Rutherford was the highest scorer in the 2nd ODI in Pallekele; Rutherford played an 80-run knock in this match to top the batting charts.
| Player | Team | Score |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | 80 (82) |
Most Wickets: SL vs WI 2nd ODI at Pallekele, Oct 23, 2024
Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasranga was the most productive bowler in the second ODI against the West Indies; he dismissed four Caribbean batters in this match.
| Player | Team | Figures |
| Wanindu Hasranga | Sri Lanka | 4/40 (8 overs) |
Most Sixes: SL vs WI 2nd ODI at Pallekele, Oct 23, 2024
Sherfane Rutherford strikes four sixes in his 80-run inning in the 2nd ODI at Pallekele to become the batsman to strike most sixes in this match.
| Player | Team | Sixes |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | 4 |
Playing XIs: SL vs WI 2nd ODI at Pallekele, Oct 23, 2024
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Nishan Madushka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana
West Indies Playing XI
Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph
