Following an action-packed white-ball leg the place the West Indies edged the T20I sequence 2-1 and Sri Lanka took the ODI honours, the battle now shifts to the final word take a look at. The first Check of the two-match sequence will get underway in the present day on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
With either side seeking to climbing up the ICC Check rankings, this red-ball sequence guarantees a gripping tactical contest between the Caribbean tempo contingent and the subcontinental spin mastery.
Led by Roston Chase, the Windies boast a fearsome fast-bowling lineup that includes Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, and the explosive Shamar Joseph—who’s recent off a 5-wicket haul within the last T20I. Veteran Kemar Roach supplies essential expertise on the Antigua floor.
Led by captain Dhananjaya de Silva, the center order is full of technical stability. Veteran Dinesh Chandimal (who scored a cultured 74 within the warm-up sport in opposition to the West Indies Choose XI) alongside Kusal Mendis and the highly-rated Kamindu Mendis present the resilience wanted to counter the heavy Caribbean tempo assault. Whereas Antigua is historically recognized to assist the quick bowlers early on, Prabath Jayasuriya stays Sri Lanka’s largest trump card because the match progresses.
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026 : Assessments Fixtures
| Date | Match Particulars | Timings (IST, GMT & Native) |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 (Thursday) | 1st Check West Indies vs Sri Lanka Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
IST: 7:30 PM GMT: 2:00 PM Native: 10:00 AM |
| July 3, 2026 (Friday) | 2nd Check West Indies vs Sri Lanka Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
IST: 7:30 PM GMT: 2:00 PM Native: 10:00 AM |
Squads
West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope(w), Roston Chase(c), Joshua Da Silva, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip, Jomel Warrican, Brandon King
Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kamindu Mendis, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Lahiru Udara, Sonal Dinusha, Isitha Wijesundera
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