West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women Today's Match Prediction, 1st T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Sri Lanka Women (Source: X/@OfficialSLC)
Published - 28 Feb 2026, 03:42 AM• Read time - 12 mins
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After registering a remarkable victory in the ODI series, Sri Lanka women will next look to script history by winning their maiden T20I series against the West Indies. The series opener is all set to take place on Saturday, February 28 at National Cricket Stadium, St Georges, Grenada.
The Chamari Athapaththu-led side will look to carry the momentum from their ODI series victory into the T20I leg with an aim to emulate their performance. However, Sri Lanka are coming into the series not in the best of forms, having lost the last five T20Is on a trot.
Hence, they will have to pull up their socks against a formidable West Indies’ side, who boast a phenomenal record against them. The Hayley Matthews-led side is wounded following the ODI series loss and will be eager to give a counter-punch to Sri Lanka in the upcoming series.
Match Details
|
Date |
Fixture |
Venue |
Start Time |
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Saturday, February 28 |
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st T20I |
National Cricket Stadium, St Georges, Grenada |
10:30 pm IST |
Venue Statistics
|
Category |
Details |
|
Total Matches |
11 |
|
Matches won batting first |
06 |
|
Matches won bowling first |
04 |
|
Average 1st innings score |
153 |
|
Average 2nd innings score |
146 |
|
Highest Total recorded |
226/3 (19.5 ovs) by ENG vs WI |
|
Lowest Total recorded |
88/10 (19.5 ovs) by WIW vs PAKW |
|
Highest score chased |
226/3 (19.5 ovs) by ENG vs WI |
|
Lowest score defended |
95/7 (20 ovs) By PAKW vs WIW |
National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions
|
Aspect |
Batters |
Pacers |
Spinners |
|
Overall Assistance |
Good |
Good with the new ball |
Good |
|
Bounce |
Good bounce throughout |
Good bounce throughout |
Good bounce throughout |
|
Movement |
Minimal after initial overs |
Swing upfront |
Minimal grip and turn |
|
Best Phase |
Almost throughout |
Powerplay overs |
Middle overs |
WI-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Records (T20Is)
|
Category |
Details |
|
Matches Played |
26 |
|
West Indies Women |
20 |
|
Sri Lanka Women |
05 |
|
No Result |
01 |
WI-W vs SL-W Playing XI Prediction
West Indies Women
Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews(c), Realeanna Grimmond, Shemaine Campbelle(w), Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shawnisha Hector, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Sri Lanka Women
Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kaushani Nuthyangana(w), Nimasha Madushani, Inoka Ranaweera, Malki Madara
Players to watch out for:
Hayley Matthews
The West Indies captain is coming fresh from a century in the third ODI. Having failed to save her team from an ODI series defeat, she will be determined to bring her A game to the fore in the T20Is and make a winning start with a classy innings.
Inoka Ranaweera
The left-arm spinner was the highest wicket-taker of the recent ODI series played between the two teams. Ranaweera scalped 8 wickets from three innings at an average of 15.87 and an economy of 4.23. Having guided her team to a series win in ODIs, Ranaweera will look to emulate her performance in T20Is as well and guide her team to a victory.
Today’s Match Prediction: West Indies Women to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
