west indies Start your 2026 domestic season with a three-match ODI series Sri Lankain which the opening match is scheduled to be played Sabina Park In kintal On Wednesday. The hosts will be keen to make a winning start after a 3-0 series defeat in their last ODI new zealand In November 2025.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have embarked on a tour of the Caribbean for a full tour of ODI, T20I and Test matches. The visitors were last seen in an ODI earlier this year when they suffered a 2-1 series defeat England At home This series will also prove to be an important milestone Kusal MendisWho is ready to captain Sri Lanka in the ODI format for the first time. With both teams looking to build momentum in the 50-over format, it is going to be an interesting contest in Jamaica.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Match Details
- date and time: May 3, 8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT / 9:30 AM Local
- venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, head-to-head record in ODI
Matches played: 68 | West Indies won: 32 | Sri Lanka won: 33 | No result/tie: 3
sabina park pitch report
Sabina Park has generally produced slow surfaces in recent years, making it difficult to make strokes during the early stages of the innings. Batsmen are expected to spend time at the crease before playing their shots, while bowlers who maintain a disciplined line and length can enjoy success.
The weather forecast indicates a possibility of cloudy skies during the match, which could provide extra movement to the fast bowlers with the new ball. Batting conditions are likely to improve as the innings progress, although the surface may continue to provide assistance to bowlers who vary their pace effectively.
Notably, the venue last hosted ODI cricket in 2022 when West Indies faced Ireland in a three-match series. The scores throughout that series were not particularly high, which suggests that a total score in the region of 260–280 could prove highly competitive. The captain who wins the toss may choose to bowl first and take advantage of the early conditions.
squads
West Indies: Shai Hope (captain & wk), Akeem Auguste, John Campbell, Casey Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangu, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Moti, Sherfane RutherfordJaden Seals, Shamar Springer
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (captain and wicketkeeper), Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Zenith Liyange, Dilshan Madushanka, Ishan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Madushan, Pawan Rathnayake, Milan Rathnayake, Mahish Theekshana, Dunith Wellage
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, today match prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies won the toss and bowled first
- Sri Lanka’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Sri Lanka’s total score: 270-290
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka won the toss and bowled first
- West Indies’ powerplay score: 45-55
- West Indies’ total score: 260-280
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.
