SL vs WI 1st Sri Lanka tour of West Indies T20I Highlights saw West Indies begin the three-match series with a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Kingston, on June 11, 2026. Chasing 148, the hosts reached 149/3 in 19.2 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the series after a disciplined bowling display and a composed run chase.
SL vs WI Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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Match Highlights
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first on a Sabina Park surface that offered enough assistance for disciplined seam bowling while still allowing batters to score when set. The visitors aimed to post a competitive total and place scoreboard pressure on West Indies in the opening match of the series.
The Sri Lankan innings started positively through Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis. The opening pair moved quickly and helped the side reach 43 before the first wicket fell. Nissanka struck three boundaries in his 18 from 14 balls, while Kusal Mendis looked aggressive from the outset, scoring at better than a run-a-ball and finding the boundary regularly.
The match swung sharply during the powerplay when Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph struck in quick succession. Holder removed Nissanka and then trapped Lasith Croospulle lbw on the very next ball. Soon after, Joseph dismissed Pavan Rathnayake, leaving Sri Lanka at 49/3. Despite reaching 56 runs in the powerplay, the loss of three wickets reduced their ability to fully capitalize on the strong start.
Kusal Mendis attempted to counterattack and raced to 36 from 23 deliveries, including three sixes. However, Joseph removed the Sri Lankan captain at 65/4 in the eighth over. At that stage, West Indies had regained control through regular wickets, forcing Sri Lanka’s middle order to rebuild rather than attack freely.
Kamindu Mendis then produced the most significant innings of the Sri Lankan effort. He anchored the innings with a well-constructed 51 from 39 balls, striking four fours and two sixes. Alongside Dasun Shanaka, he stitched together a valuable fifth-wicket partnership that added stability after the early setbacks. Their stand carried Sri Lanka beyond 100 and briefly shifted momentum back toward the visitors.
Shanaka contributed 22 from 23 deliveries and supported Kamindu through the middle overs. The pair added 50 runs for the fifth wicket, helping Sri Lanka recover from 65/4 to 124/4. With wickets in hand entering the closing stages, Sri Lanka appeared capable of pushing towards a total well above 150.
West Indies responded strongly in the death overs. Roston Chase removed Shanaka before Joseph dismissed Wanindu Hasaranga. Holder returned to claim Maheesh Theekshana and completed an outstanding spell. Sri Lanka lost wickets regularly in the final overs, including two run-outs, preventing a late surge. Kamindu Mendis was run out in the penultimate over, ending the visitors’ best chance of accelerating. Sri Lanka eventually closed on 147/9 from their 20 overs.
Holder’s figures of 3/18 from four overs were the standout bowling performance. Joseph matched him with three wickets of his own, conceding 29 runs. Together they accounted for six wickets and ensured Sri Lanka never fully escaped despite several promising partnerships. Chase’s economical spell of 1/19 also played a key role in restricting the scoring rate.
West Indies approached the chase with intent. Brandon King and Shai Hope immediately put pressure on the Sri Lankan attack, taking advantage of the fielding restrictions. The hosts raced to 66 without loss in the powerplay and reached fifty inside five overs. King’s aggressive 37 from 22 balls, featuring three sixes, ensured the required rate remained comfortably under control.
Sri Lanka found some hope when Wanindu Hasaranga removed King and later dismissed Shimron Hetmyer, who had struck a brisk 17 from just nine balls. At 95/2 after nine overs, West Indies still held the advantage, but Sri Lanka had at least managed to slow the momentum compared with the explosive opening phase of the chase.
The decisive factor in the run chase was the calm innings played by Shai Hope. The West Indies captain remained unbeaten on 65 from 54 deliveries, balancing caution with timely boundary hitting. His half-century came from 38 balls and provided the foundation around which the chase was built. While Roston Chase struggled for fluency during his 16-run contribution, Hope ensured the innings never drifted into danger.
A further breakthrough arrived when Eshan Malinga dismissed Chase at 128/3 in the seventeenth over. However, by then the target had been reduced significantly. Rovman Powell joined Hope and quickly finished the contest, remaining unbeaten on 10 from six balls. West Indies crossed the target with four balls remaining, securing a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
Toss Winner
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point came between 4.2 and 5.3 overs of the Sri Lankan innings when Jason Holder dismissed Pathum Nissanka and Lasith Croospulle in consecutive deliveries before Shamar Joseph removed Pavan Rathnayake, reducing Sri Lanka from a promising start to 49/3 and shifting control firmly to West Indies.
Star Performer / MVP
Jason Holder
Jason Holder was named Player of the Match after producing a match-defining spell of 3/18 in four overs, helping restrict Sri Lanka to 147/9 and laying the platform for the successful chase.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Match Summary
Team | Score |
Sri Lanka | 147/9 (20 overs) |
West Indies | 149/3 (19.2 overs) |
Result | West Indies won by 7 wickets (4 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Jason Holder |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Pathum Nissanka – 79 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Jason Holder – 3 wickets |
SL vs WI Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph
FAQs – Yesterday’s Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st T20I (Jun 11, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Sri Lanka vs West Indies match?
A1: Yesterday (June 11, 2026), in the 1st T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026, West Indies (149/3 in 19.2 overs) defeated Sri Lanka (147/9 in 20 overs) by seven wickets.
Sri Lanka: Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 51, while Kusal Mendis added 36.
West Indies: Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 65, and Jason Holder claimed 3/18.
Result: West Indies moved 1-0 ahead in the three-match series.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Jason Holder was named the Player of the Match for his excellent bowling performance of 3 wickets for 18 runs in four overs, a spell that played a major role in restricting Sri Lanka to 147/9.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Sabina Park. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Sri Lanka, Kamindu Mendis was the leading scorer with 51 runs from 39 balls. For West Indies, Shai Hope led the chase with an unbeaten 65 from 54 deliveries, guiding his side to victory and a 1-0 series lead.
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