West Indies vs Sri Lanka Today's Match Prediction, 1st T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Shai Hope gives pep talk to his teammates (Source: Getty Images)
Published - 11 Jun 2026, 02:36 PM• Read time - 12 mins
After failing to make it to the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, West Indies and Sri Lanka will begin a new cycle in the format as they lock horns in the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday, June 11 (Friday, June 12 as per IST and GST) at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
Sri Lanka won the ODI leg of the tour by 1-0 after rain washed out the last two fixtures. However, they don’t have a good recent record in T20Is, having lost their last four fixtures on the trot. Moreover, the Lankan Lions have only won one T20I series against West Indies out of three, that too at home, and hence the odds are heavily stacked against them in the upcoming fixture.
On the other hand, the West Indies had a good T20 World Cup until they lost their last two Super 8 matches to get knocked out of the tournament. Given their firepower in the batting department, they enter the fixture as favourites despite losing the recent ODI series.
WI vs SL Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Thursday, June 11 | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | 1st T20I | Sabina Park, Kingston | 07:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (T20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 11 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 05 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 06 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 168 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 155 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 215/5 (20) by New Zealand vs West Indies, 2022 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 85/8 (20) by Ireland vs West Indies, 2014 |
| Highest Score Chased | 191 [194/1 in 18.3 overs] by West Indies vs India, 2017 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 96 by West Indies vs Ireland, 2014 |
Sabina Park Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Average | Favourable | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new and the old ball | Middle Overs |
WI vs SL Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 18 |
| West Indies | 08 |
| Sri Lanka | 10 |
West Indies vs Sri Lanka Playing XI Prediction
West Indies
Shai Hope (capt, wk), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage/Milan Rathnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara
Players to watch out for:
Wanindu Hasaranga
The wrist spinner has a phenomenal T20I record playing in West Indies, having scalped ten wickets from four matches at an average of 6.70 and an economy of 4.18. Hasaranga will again hold the key for Sri Lanka against the power-packed batting lineup of the West Indies.
Shimron Hetmyer
The southpaw didn’t have a memorable campaign at the recent Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), where he scored just 78 runs from seven innings. Hetmyer was West Indies’ best batter during the T20 World Cup 2026, having accumulated 248 runs from seven innings at a thunderous strike rate of 186.46. He will look to bounce back to form in the upcoming fixture and help West Indies take a lead in the series.
Today's Match Prediction: West Indies to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
