West Indies will take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I match of the series. This match will be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica. West Indies will be led by Shai Hope and they have a very strong squad at home. They will be looking to start the series on a positive note. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be led by Kusal Mendis and they won the ODI series on this tour and will look to put up some good performances in this T20I series. This should be a very exciting match between these two sides.
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Match Details |
Information |
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Match |
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I |
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Series |
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026 |
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Venue |
Sabina Park, Jamaica |
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Date & Time |
12 June 2026, 6 AM IST |
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Format |
T20I |
WI vs SL Head-to-Head Records in T20I Cricket
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Head-to-Head Record |
Stats |
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Total Matches Played |
18 |
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West Indies Wins |
8 |
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Sri Lanka Wins |
10 |
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No Result |
0 |
WI vs SL Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
Form |
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West Indies |
W • W • W • L • L |
Good |
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Sri Lanka |
W • L • L • L • L |
Poor |
WI vs SL Sabina Park Pitch Report
The surface at Sabina Park in Jamaica will be good for batting and there will be plenty of runs on offer. Spinners might get some help in the middle overs. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.
WI vs SL Match Weather Forecast
The weather during the match hours is set to be cloudy with mild partly clouds and temperatures around 26 degrees. There is slight threat of any rain but we should get a full game. The humidity level will be high during the game.
WI vs SL Probable playing 11
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga
WI vs SL Squad – Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Kamindu Mendis (VC), Dasun Shanaka, Milan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara.
WI vs SL Toss Prediction
West Indies captain Shai Hope is expected to win this toss and she is likely to bowl first.
This decision will be made keeping in mind that this is a tricky surface early on an batting could get easier in the second innings.
WI vs SL Match Prediction
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Prediction Category |
Prediction |
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Toss Winner |
West Indies |
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Match Winner |
West Indies |
WI vs SL Match Scenario
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Match Scenario |
Prediction |
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Case 1 |
West Indies win toss & bat first |
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Powerplay Score |
50-60 |
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Total Score |
170 Expected |
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Case 2 |
Sri Lanka win toss & bat first |
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Powerplay Score |
45-55 |
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Total Score |
160 |
WI vs SL Injury & Availability News – Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026
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Team |
Injury Update |
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West Indies |
No confirmed injuries or availability issues |
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Sri Lanka |
No confirmed injuries or availability issues |
