Where the foot is after the action-packed white ball West India T20I series 2-1 and Sri Lanka The ODIs have taken their toll, the battle now moves to the final Test. The 1st Test of the two-match series begins today at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
With both sides looking to climb the ICC Test rankings, this red-ball series promises a compelling tactical contest between the Caribbean pace contingent and the subcontinental spin prowess.
led Roston ChaseWindies boast of a fearsome fast bowling line-up Alzarri JosephJayden Seales, and explosive Shamar Yusif-just got off the wicket of 5 in the last T20I. veteran Kemar Roach Antigua provides an important experience on the surface.
It is led by a captain Dhananjaya de Silvathe middle row is full of technical stability. veteran Dinesh Chandimal (Scored a classy 74 in a warm-up game with West Indies Select XI) Where in Mandy and highly rated Kamindu Mendis provide the strength needed to withstand a heavy Caribbean speed attack. Although Antigua has traditionally been known to favor fast bowlers early on, Prabath Jayasuriya remains Sri Lanka’s biggest trump card as the match progresses.
West Indies 2026 Sri Lanka tour : Test Fixtures
| History | Eligibility details | Times (IST, GMT and Local) |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 (Thursday) | Test 1 West Indies vs Sri Lanka Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
IST: 19:30 GMT: 14:00 Local: 10:00 |
| July 3, 2026 (Friday) | 2nd Test West Indies vs Sri Lanka Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
IST: 19:30 GMT: 14:00 Local: 10:00 |
Groups
West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (w), Roston Chase (c), Joshua Da Silva, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip, Comel Warrican, Brandon King
Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kamindu Mendis, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasindarau, Ushad Jayadurau, Dinusha, Isitha Wijesundera
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