Chase, Bishoo spin West Indies to massive win
Spinners took six wickets on the final day as West Indies recorded their biggest run-margin victory at Queen's Park Oval
06/06Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of West Indies at Port of Spain, Jun 6-10 2018
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
414/8d & 223/7d -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
185 & 226 (83.2 ov)
Player of the Match
06/06Result
1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of West Indies at Port of Spain, Jun 6-10 2018
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
414/8d & 223/7d -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
185 & 226 (83.2 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
'Our lower order, one of the world's most consistent' - Holder
Holder also praised Shane Dowrich's partnerships with himself, Devendra Bishoo and Kemar Roach - the result of which was their first innings total of 414 for 8
Day 4
Kusal Mendis keeps SL fighting in improbable chase
Setting Sri Lanka a monumental 453 to chase before removing three top-order wickets, West Indies continued to stride towards victory but Kusal Mendis stood in their way with a defiant 94 on on day four
We just need one more big effort - Stuart Law
The West Indies coach wants his bowlers to hit the right lengths and target the stumps on the final day, taking some assistance from the variable bounce of the pitch
Day 3
Powell takes WI 360 ahead after bowlers' day out
As West Indies persisted, their bowlers delivering tight lines and testing lengths long after the morning's swing had disappeared, Sri Lanka's first innings crashed and burned after lunch
'Want to tire Sri Lanka out on the field' - Kieran Powell
West Indies have a clear mantra: bat long, grind the opposition down and then take advantage of their weariness on a pitch with uneven bounce
Day 2
Dowrich ton, fiery pacers give West Indies the advantage
The wicketkeeper posted his highest Test score before the West Indies pacers ran through the Sri Lanka top order
Bishoo delighted with 'West Indies fire' in Trinidad
West Indies legspinner also values batting contribution in century stand with Shane Dowrich that helped set up the game
Day 1
Dowrich, Holder keep West Indies alive after early damage
Suranga Lakmal moved the ball skillfully in the morning, and Lahiru Kumara bowled aggressively all day, but a 90-run sixth-wicket stand between Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich ensured the hosts emerged from day one with some credit
Others
Sri Lanka hope to make history in the Caribbean
They have never won a Test series in the West Indies, and considering the hosts' form, they have a good chance to break that duck now