Sri Lanka 532/7 in 136.0 Overs | WI vs SL 2nd Test Day 2 Live: Sri Lanka chasing 450+ as West Indies target early breakthroughs in 2nd over

WI vs SL 2nd Test Day 2 Live: Sri Lanka ended the opening day of the second Test in complete control, posting 338/5 at stumps against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat in the series opener, the visitors put up a dominant batting display led by opener Lahir Udara’s maiden Test century.

Udara heralds a commanding start for Sri Lanka

Udara played a brilliant 188, laying the foundation for Sri Lanka’s impressive first innings total. The opener shared a record partnership of 215 runs for the third wicket with Kamindu Mendis, who played an equally important hand with a fluent 84.

The duo thwarted the West Indies attack for most of the day before the hosts finally made a breakthrough late in the evening.

Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva added a valuable 33 before becoming a landmark for Jayden Seales to claim his 100th Test scalp.

West Indies looking for early momentum on Day 2

The hosts only opted for the second new ball on Day 1, leaving it just two overs old heading into the second morning. With the new conditions expected to offer some help, West Indies will be hoping that their pace attack can produce immediate breakthroughs and prevent Sri Lanka from posting a daunting first innings total.

Seales and Alzarri Joseph will be key to the hosts’ chances as they look to unseat Sri Lanka’s lower order before the visitors get past the 450-run mark.

Sri Lanka are targeting a massive first innings tally

Continuing on Day 2, Sonal Dinusha (5*) and Kusal Mendis (0*) will focus on building Sri Lanka’s strong position. With five wickets still in hand, the visitors will be eyeing a total of 450-500, which could put the West Indies under considerable pressure to score and boost their chances of leveling the series.