West Indies Vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: Shai Hope's Unbeaten 65 Guides Caribbeans Past Visitors In Series Opener

West Indies claimed a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening T20I at Sabina Park, Kingston, on June 11, 2026, comfortably chasing down Sri Lanka's modest total of 147/9 in 19.2 overs to reach 149/3.

Batting first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka struggled significantly on a two-paced pitch that offered variable bounce and carry. Sri Lanka's XI featured debutant Lasith Croospulle at number three in only his second T20I, while West Indies opted for a four-pronged pace attack with Gudakesh Motie making way for an extra seamer.

The visitors could only manage a par total on a challenging surface, failing to capitalize on any substantial partnerships throughout their innings.

Jason Holder was exceptional with the ball for West Indies, securing Player of the Match honors with a stunning 3/18 figure, dismantling Sri Lanka's middle and lower order with precise bowling.

West Indies' pace attack was relentless, exploiting the pitch conditions effectively to restrict Sri Lanka to single-digit totals in multiple phases. The bowling unit's discipline meant Sri Lanka never built any momentum, with wickets falling at crucial junctures to prevent any substantial innings construction.

Wanindu Hasaranga provided some resistance with the bat, but it proved insufficient to propel Sri Lanka to a competitive total.

West Indies' chase began explosively as they raced to 66/0 in the powerplay, though a slowdown followed when Hasaranga dismissed Brandon King with a well-timed googly, triggering a collapse in the middle order.

Shimron Hetmyer's brief cameo of 17 off 10 balls and Roston Chase's sluggish 16 off 26 balls hampered the momentum momentarily, but captain Shai Hope anchored the innings with an unbeaten 65 to guide his team home. Rovman Powell provided the finishing touches with a decisive six in the final over, securing a comfortable victory with four balls remaining. West Indies now lead the series 1-0 ahead of the second T20I on June 14.

West Indies Vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: Toss Update

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first.

West Indies Vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: Playing XIs

West Indies: Shai Hope(w/c), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka

West Indies Vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: Live Streaming

The West Indies vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I match was streamed live on the FanCode app and website.