The first Test match at Galle was surprisingly dominated by the touring West Indies. The Test match was marked by a magnificent triple century by former West Indies captain Chris Gayle. This series has started a new era for West Indies cricket, under new leadership and other shakeups. Sri Lanka on the other hand were not bad with the bat but overall would look to bounce back in the Colombo Test which starts on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka were the favorites before the series started by have been rather surprised by West Indies. Their captain Kumar Sangakkara have given all the due respect to 'Windies', saying that he was not much taken aback by West Indies performance as they are a capable team. Sangakarra also said that he wants the bowlers to perform better, since bowling looked toothless in the first Test. This Test series continues to indicate that Test cricket is not on the priority list of many teams. Sri Lanka has rested their key bowler Lasith Malinga for World Cup. Batting hasn't been a big problem for Sri Lanka recently and they would be hoping that it stays that way. Their key batsmen are in good form, Jayawardene knocked half century in each of the innings while Tharanga Paranavitana also impressed alongwith the captain himself, Samaraweera and Dilshan.

Sri Lanka have been successful in one of their last five Tests.

West Indies came to this series as heavy underdogs but have surprised everyone. Chris Gayle would in basking in confidence after he played of the innings of his life at Galle. West Indies batting dominated the Lankans completely. Conditions are expected to be slightly different in Colombo where the bowlers would get swing and spin, not bounce though. The bowling wasn't quite what West Indies would have liked to complement Gayle's innings. Shane Shillingford who has been reported for having a suspect action was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets. The off spinner will however take part in the second Test. The other itching factor on selector's minds would be a nothing performance from the new captain Darren Sammy, who was out for a golden duck in the only innings West Indies batted and didn't take a wicket in the 20 overs he bowled. Adrian Barrath would be hoping to add to his good performance. Brendon Nash has also found form and would be hoping to take in into the 23rd November's game.

West Indies have not won a single Test out of their last five.

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