NewsPhotos In Pics: Fabian Allen scripts T20 series win for West Indies over Sri Lanka

In Pics: Fabian Allen scripts T20 series win for West Indies over Sri Lanka

West Indies won a thrilling three-match T20 series, 2-1, with a three-wicket win in the third and final T20 in Antigua on Monday (March 8). Chasing a modest 132 to win, the home side struggled in the middle till all-rounder Fabian Allen smashed Sri Lankan off-spinner Akila Dananjaya for three sixes in the 19th over to guide his side home. Dananjaya, who picked up a hat-trick in the first T20 was also smashed for six sixes in an over by Kieron Pollard in the same game. For the visitors, spinners Wanindu Hasaranga (2/13) and Lakshan Sandakan (3/29) tried their best to restrict the West Indies. We take a look at the action-packed third T20 in these collection of pictures.

Updated:Mar 08, 2021, 12:26 PM IST

Wanindu Hasaranga impresses again

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Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga appeals for a wicket in the third T20 against West Indies. Hasaranga was the most economical spinner in the final game for Sri Lanka, claiming 2/13 in his four overs including wickets of West Indies openers Lendly Simmons and Evin Lewis. (Source: Twitter)

Lendl Simmons starts off rapidly.

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West Indies opener Lendl Simmons smashes a boundary in the third T20 against Sri Lanka. (Source: Twitter)

West Indies opener Lendl Simmons smashes a boundary in the third T20 against Sri Lanka. Simmons smashed 26 off 18 balls with three fours and a six at the top of the order. (Source: Twitter)

Chris Gayle departs cheaply

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Legendary West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is dismissed cheaply by Sri Lanka's Lakshan Sandakan in the third T20. (Source: Twitter)

Legendary West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is dismissed cheaply by Sri Lanka's Lakshan Sandakan in the third T20. Gayle, who was making a comeback in the T20 series, had modest returns in the series including 13 off 20 balls in the third T20 game on Monday. (Source: Twitter)

Fabian Allen - Hero with the bat

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West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen celebrates after hitting the winning runs in the third T20 against Sri Lanka. (Photo: Cricket West Indies)

West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen celebrates after hitting the winning runs in the third T20 against Sri Lanka. Allen smashed Sri Lankan off-spinner Akila Dananjaya for three sixes in the 19th over to seal the win for the home side. (Photo: Cricket West Indies)

Fabian Allen shines with the ball

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West Indies' Fabian Allen celebrates after picking up a wicket in the third T20 against Sri Lanka in Antigua. (Source: Twitter)

West Indies' Fabian Allen celebrates after picking up a wicket in the third T20 against Sri Lanka in Antigua. Allen picked up 1/13 with the ball in his four overs with the wicket of Sri Lankan opener Danushka Gunathilaka for 9. (Source: Twitter)