Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 – Schedule, Results, Squads and Series Highlights
Tour dates: June 3 to July 7, 2026
Formats: Three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests
Host country: West Indies
Status: Completed
Sri Lanka’s tour of the West Indies in June and July 2026 delivered contrasting results across all three formats. Sri Lanka claimed the rain-affected ODI series, West Indies fought back to win the T20I contest, and the home team then produced a commanding performance to secure the two-match Test series.
The tour began with three One Day Internationals at Sabina Park in Jamaica, followed by three T20 Internationals at the same venue. After a four-day warm-up match in Antigua, the teams played two Tests at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The Test matches formed part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 at a Glance
| Series | Matches | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI series | 3 | Sri Lanka | 1–0 |
| T20I series | 3 | West Indies | 2–1 |
| Test series | 2 | West Indies | 1–0 |
| Tour match | 1 | West Indies Select XI | Won by 15 runs |
Sri Lanka won the only completed ODI after the remaining two matches were abandoned because of rain. West Indies then won the opening and final T20Is to take the short-format series. In the Test leg, West Indies won the first match by an innings and 217 runs before the second Test ended in a draw.
Complete Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 Schedule and Results
ODI schedule and results
| Match | Date | Venue | Scheduled India time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | June 3, 2026 | Sabina Park, Kingston | 8:00 PM IST | Sri Lanka won by 41 runs |
| 2nd ODI | June 6, 2026 | Sabina Park, Kingston | June 7, 1:00 AM IST | No result |
| 3rd ODI | June 8, 2026 | Sabina Park, Kingston | June 9, 1:00 AM IST | Abandoned without a ball bowled |
The opening ODI began at 9:30 a.m. in Jamaica, while the second and third games were scheduled for 2:30 p.m. local time. All three matches were held at Sabina Park.
T20I schedule and results
| Match | Date | Venue | Scheduled India time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | June 11, 2026 | Sabina Park, Kingston | June 12, 6:00 AM IST | West Indies won by seven wickets |
| 2nd T20I | June 13, 2026 | Sabina Park, Kingston | June 14, 6:00 AM IST | Sri Lanka won by 37 runs |
| 3rd T20I | June 14, 2026 | Sabina Park, Kingston | June 15, 6:00 AM IST | West Indies won by five wickets |
Each T20I was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. in Jamaica. West Indies won the series decider with two balls remaining to complete a 2–1 series victory.
Warm-up and Test schedule
| Match | Dates | Venue | Scheduled India time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four-day warm-up | June 18–21, 2026 | Coolidge Cricket Ground | — | WI Select XI won by 15 runs |
| 1st Test | June 25–29, 2026 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | 7:30 PM IST | West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs |
| 2nd Test | July 3–7, 2026 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | 7:30 PM IST | Match drawn |
Both Tests were scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time. The four-day practice match was played at Coolidge Cricket Ground before the Test series moved to the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
ODI Series Review: Sri Lanka Win a Rain-Affected Contest
Sri Lanka started the tour strongly by scoring 303 for seven in the opening ODI. West Indies were dismissed for 262 in 49.2 overs, giving the visitors a 41-run victory.
Pathum Nissanka scored 79, Kusal Mendis contributed 72, and Dushmantha Chameera took four wickets as Sri Lanka successfully defended its total.
1st ODI: Sri Lanka win by 41 runs
Sri Lanka: 303/7
West Indies: 262 all out
Result: Sri Lanka won by 41 runs
The victory gave Sri Lanka an important advantage because weather conditions later prevented either team from completing another ODI.
2nd ODI: No result
The second match was abandoned after the toss without any play. Persistent rain and unsuitable conditions prevented the players from taking the field.
3rd ODI: Abandoned without a ball bowled
The third ODI was also washed out. With two consecutive matches abandoned, Sri Lanka secured the ODI series 1–0 based on its victory in the opening game.
T20I Series Review: West Indies Win 2–1
West Indies responded impressively in the T20I series. The home side won the first match, Sri Lanka levelled the contest with a convincing performance in the second, and West Indies successfully chased 170 in the deciding game.
1st T20I: West Indies win by seven wickets
Sri Lanka: 147/9
West Indies: 149/3 in 19.2 overs
Result: West Indies won by seven wickets
West Indies controlled the chase and reached the target with four balls remaining.
2nd T20I: Sri Lanka win by 37 runs
Sri Lanka: 194/6
West Indies: 157 all out
Result: Sri Lanka won by 37 runs
Sri Lanka produced its strongest white-ball batting performance of the T20 series, setting a target of 195 before dismissing West Indies in 18.1 overs.
3rd T20I: West Indies win the decider
Sri Lanka: 169 all out
West Indies: 170/5 in 19.4 overs
Result: West Indies won by five wickets
The home team completed the chase with two deliveries remaining and sealed the series 2–1.
Shamar Joseph’s record-breaking T20I series
Fast bowler Shamar Joseph was one of the defining players of the T20I leg. He took 11 wickets across the three matches, becoming the first West Indian bowler to claim 11 wickets in a three-match T20I series.
According to Cricket West Indies, only Rashid Khan had previously achieved the same feat in a three-match T20 International series. Joseph’s pace also troubled Sri Lanka during the powerplay in the deciding match.
Warm-Up Match: West Indies Select XI Win by 15 Runs
Before the Test series, Sri Lanka played a four-day match against a West Indies Select XI at Coolidge Cricket Ground.
West Indies Select XI scored 205 and 199, while Sri Lanka made 281 in its first innings. Chasing 124 for victory, Sri Lanka were dismissed for 108, allowing the hosts to complete a narrow 15-run win.
The result offered an early indication of the challenges Sri Lanka would face against the West Indian pace attack during the Test series.
First Test: West Indies Claim a Dominant Innings Victory
The first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was the most one-sided match of the tour.
First Test scores
Sri Lanka first innings: 308
West Indies first innings: 626/9 declared
Sri Lanka second innings: 101
Result: West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs
West Indies built a first-innings advantage of 318 runs before dismissing Sri Lanka for only 101 in the second innings. The match finished inside four days.
The innings-and-217-run result was West Indies’ largest Test victory over Sri Lanka. It also gave the home team an unassailable lead in the two-match series.
The performance demonstrated West Indies’ strength in home conditions. Their batters occupied the crease for long periods, while the pace attack maintained pressure and prevented Sri Lanka from building significant second-innings partnerships.
Second Test: High-Scoring Match Ends in a Draw
Sri Lanka responded with a much stronger batting performance in the second Test.
Second Test scores
Sri Lanka first innings: 549/9 declared
West Indies first innings: 499
Sri Lanka second innings: 251/9 declared
West Indies second innings: 109/0
Result: Match drawn
Sri Lanka’s first-innings declaration gave the visitors a chance to put West Indies under pressure. However, the hosts replied with 499, led by an outstanding 180 from Justin Greaves.
West Indies then reached 109 without losing a wicket while chasing 302 before the match ended in a draw. Greaves’ 180 came from 325 deliveries and lasted more than eight and a half hours.
Although Sri Lanka prevented another defeat, the drawn match meant West Indies completed a 1–0 Test series victory.
West Indies End a 23-Year Wait
The 1–0 result was West Indies’ first Test series victory against Sri Lanka in 23 years. Their previous series win over the Sri Lankans had come in 2003.
West Indies captain Roston Chase described the result as an important achievement and expressed hope that it would become the foundation for more consistent Test performances.
The Test series was contested for the Sobers–Tissera Trophy and formed part of the World Test Championship calendar.
Main Players to Watch During the Tour
Shamar Joseph
Joseph’s pace and wicket-taking ability were vital in the T20I series. His 11 wickets established a new West Indies record for a three-match T20I contest. He remained an important member of the home side’s Test attack.
Roston Chase
Chase led West Indies in the two-Test series and helped guide the side to a historic victory. His leadership was particularly important after the team’s dominant performance in the first Test.
Justin Greaves
Greaves played the defining innings of the second Test, scoring 180 and helping West Indies avoid the follow-on pressure created by Sri Lanka’s total of 549.
Pathum Nissanka
Nissanka’s 79 in the first ODI helped Sri Lanka post the only 300-plus total of the ODI series. His innings became even more important after the remaining two matches were washed out.
Kusal Mendis
Mendis scored 72 in Sri Lanka’s opening ODI victory and was an important part of the team’s white-ball batting group.
Dushmantha Chameera
Chameera’s four-wicket performance in the opening ODI helped Sri Lanka defend 303 and ultimately secure the series.
Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis
Both batters were among Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorers during the longer-format portion of the tour, helping the visitors deliver a more competitive performance in the second Test. The official tour statistics list Chandimal with 262 runs and Kamindu Mendis with 244.
Tour Venues
Sabina Park, Kingston
Sabina Park hosted all six white-ball internationals. The historic Jamaican venue staged the three ODIs from June 3 to June 8 and the three T20Is from June 11 to June 14.
The ground produced high-scoring games in the first ODI and the final two T20Is, although rain significantly disrupted the ODI series.
Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua
Coolidge Cricket Ground hosted the four-day practice match from June 18 to June 21. The match gave Sri Lanka time to adjust to red-ball conditions before the Test series.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound
Both Tests were played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The venue produced an innings victory in the first Test and a high-scoring draw in the second.
What the Results Mean for Both Teams
Sri Lanka could take confidence from winning the ODI series and responding positively in the second Test. However, the team’s heavy defeat in the opening Test highlighted difficulties when facing sustained pace and pressure in Caribbean conditions.
West Indies completed the tour with two major achievements: a 2–1 T20I series victory and their first Test series win against Sri Lanka in 23 years.
Shamar Joseph strengthened his reputation as an all-format fast-bowling option, while Justin Greaves’ 180 and the team’s first-Test total of 626 for nine declared demonstrated greater depth in the West Indies batting order.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026 played?
The tour ran from June 3 to July 7, 2026. It included three ODIs, three T20Is, one four-day warm-up match and two Tests.
Who won the ODI series?
Sri Lanka won the ODI series 1–0. Sri Lanka won the opening match, while the second and third ODIs were abandoned.
Who won the T20I series?
West Indies won the three-match T20I series 2–1.
Who won the Test series?
West Indies won the two-match Test series 1–0. The hosts won the first Test by an innings and 217 runs, and the second match ended in a draw.
Where were the white-ball matches played?
All three ODIs and all three T20Is were played at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
Where were the Test matches played?
Both Tests were held at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
Did the Tests count toward the World Test Championship?
Yes. The two Test matches formed part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Who was the leading performer in the T20I series?
Shamar Joseph was one of the standout players, taking 11 wickets and setting a West Indies record for a three-match T20I series.
Why were two ODIs abandoned?
Rain and unsuitable playing conditions prevented play in the second and third ODIs.
Final Thoughts
The Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026 featured a clear shift in momentum between the different formats.
Sri Lanka began strongly by winning the ODI series, although rain denied both teams two possible results. West Indies responded by taking the T20I series 2–1 before delivering its most significant performance in the Tests.
The innings victory in the first Test laid the foundation for West Indies’ historic 1–0 series triumph. Sri Lanka showed resilience by scoring 549 for nine declared in the second Test, but West Indies’ strong reply ensured the match ended in a draw.
For West Indies, the tour ended with renewed confidence in both white-ball and Test cricket. For Sri Lanka, the ODI success and improved performance in the final Test provided encouraging signs despite losing the T20I and Test series.
