Avishka Ferndando's maiden ODI century overshadows Nicholas Pooran's ton as Sri Lanka beat West Indies in World Cup encounter

[caption id=“attachment_6918691” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Sri Lanka’s Avishka Fernando scored a century on Monday as he guided his team to a 23-run win over West Indies in an ICC cricket World Cup match agaibst West Indies in durham’s Chester-le-Street. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6918671” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Jason Holder celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6918681” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera celebrates after scoring a half-century. He played a knock of 64 runs. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6918651” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Chris Gayle walks back after being dismissed for 35. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6918641” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran impressed with a knock of 118 off 103 balls. His knock, which eventually went in vain, consisted of 11 fours and four sixes. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_6918701” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Lasith Malinga celebrates after dismissing West Indies captain Jason Holder. The West Indies remained with just one win after they completed eight games. Reuters[/caption]