Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by 72 runs in the second and final Test in Colombo on Monday to sweep the series 2-0.

The tourists, who resumed on 20-1 chasing a victory target of 244, were shot out for 171 in the post-lunch session of the fifth day's play at the P. Sara Oval.

Left-arm spinners Rangana Herath and Milinda Siriwardana shared seven wickets to wreck the innings. Darren Bravo top-scored with 61.

Sri Lanka had won the first Test in Galle by an innings and six runs.

The two teams will next meet in three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 games.

Brief scores:

Sri Lanka 200 and 206; West Indies 163 and 171
Source: AFP