The Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies 2026 begins with the 1st ODI at the National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada, starting at 9:30 AM local time.
Across 35 previous ODI meetings, West Indies Women hold a narrow 18-17 edge, underlining how evenly matched these sides have been.
With Hayley Matthews leading a settled home unit and Chamari Athapaththu captaining a competitive Sri Lanka side built around spin depth, the opener shapes up as a tactical contest influenced heavily by conditions and early momentum.
WI-W vs SL-W Match Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | WI-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI |
| Series | Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies 2026 |
| Date | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | National Cricket Stadium, St. George’s, Grenada |
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st ODI Odds
The betting markets reflect the tight historical rivalry. West Indies Women are marginal favorites due to home advantage, but the head-to-head gap of just one win keeps the odds closely aligned across platforms.
| Platform | West Indies Women Win Odds | Sri Lanka Women Win Odds | Toss Odds (West Indies Women) | Toss Odds (Sri Lanka Women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.85 | 1.98 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Stake | 1.87 | 1.95 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 1.84 | 2.00 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 1.86 | 1.97 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st ODI Squads Overview
Both sides arrive with a blend of senior players and emerging names, ensuring tactical flexibility across phases.
West Indies Women’s Squad
Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Qiana Joseph, Deandra Dottin, Jannillea Glasgow, Stafanie Taylor, Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shawnisha Hector, Ashmini Munisar, Realeanna Grimmond, Shunelle Sawh, Chinelle Henry
Sri Lanka Women’s Squad
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Imesha Dulani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi, Nimasha Madushani
Pitch Report – National Cricket Stadium, Grenada
A balanced Caribbean surface offering early swing and bounce for seamers before settling into a batting-friendly track, with 220–240 considered a competitive first-innings total.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Typically, a balanced Caribbean surface. Early bounce and carry for seamers before settling. |
| Batting Assistance | Stroke play becomes easier once set, with true pace off the surface. |
| Bowling Assistance | New-ball swing likely in morning conditions. Spinners are expected to gain grip as the match progresses. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 220–240 is considered competitive in ODI conditions here. |
| Toss Impact | Morning moisture could encourage teams to bowl first. |
Weather Conditions
Humidity and a strong cross breeze may assist seamers during the first powerplay, especially with a 9:30 AM start.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27°C |
| Weather | Clear and sunny |
| Precipitation | 15% chance of rain |
| Humidity | Around 70% |
| Wind | 31 km/h breeze aiding swing |
Head-to-Head Record In ODIs
The single-win difference across 35 matches reinforces how marginal this rivalry has been.
| Aspect | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| West Indies Women Win | 18 |
| Sri Lanka Women Win | 17 |
Key Players to Watch
Matthews and Taylor provide dual-impact value with bat and ball, while Dottin adds middle-order acceleration.
For Sri Lanka, Athapaththu anchors the batting, and Ranaweera’s economy rate of 4.54 highlights her control in the middle overs. Sugandika Kumari offers variation, particularly if the surface slows down.
| Player | ODI Record |
|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | 3047 runs and 125 wickets in 99 ODIs |
| Deandra Dottin | 3785 runs and 79 wickets in 149 ODIs |
| Stafanie Taylor | 5873 runs and 155 wickets in 170 ODIs |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 4045 runs in 121 ODIs at 35.17 average |
| Inoka Ranaweera | 87 wickets in 86 matches, economy 4.54 |
| Sugandika Kumari | 42 wickets in 49 ODIs, economy 5.10 |
Where To Watch The Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of West Indies 2026
The Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies 2026 will be available across leading broadcast and digital platforms in India, the Caribbean, and Sri Lanka. Coverage varies by region, with a mix of TV networks and official streaming services handling live telecasts and online access.
| Country/Region | Broadcaster / Platform | Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | FanCode | Live Streaming | Exclusive digital streaming of the full series |
| West Indies | Flow Sports | TV Broadcast | Main pay-TV broadcaster across the Caribbean |
| Sri Lanka | Supreme TV / Channel Eye | TV Broadcast | National Free-to-Air television coverage |
Prediction
Given the narrow 18-17 head-to-head split and balanced odds, this contest projects as finely poised. Conditions suggest early assistance for seamers before stabilizing for batters, which may reward the side that adapts faster in the first 10 overs.
With home familiarity and marginal betting support, West Indies Women start slightly ahead, but the margin remains minimal in what should be a competitive ODI opener.
