Sri Lanka Aims for T20I Success Against West Indies After ODI Victory
T20I Series Kicks Off in Jamaica
After clinching the ODI series, Sri Lanka is set to maintain their momentum as they face West Indies in the opening T20I match on Thursday, June 12 (IST). Kusal Mendis will captain the Sri Lankan side, while Shai Hope leads the West Indies. The matches are scheduled to take place at Sabina Park in Jamaica on June 12, 14, and 15, starting at 6:30 AM IST, with the first ball bowled 30 minutes prior to the match.
The West Indies team features notable players such as Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, and Romario Shepherd. Romario was part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad that secured the IPL 2026 title.
Sri Lanka's performance will heavily depend on key players including Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, former captain Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga, and Maheesh Theekshana.
However, the weather forecast in Jamaica is concerning, with rain potentially affecting all three T20I matches. The second and third ODIs were previously canceled due to rain, and the ODI series was also held in Jamaica.
Following the T20I series, both teams will head to Antigua for the first Test of a two-match series, commencing on June 25, with the second Test scheduled from July 3 to 7.
Squads for the T20I Series
West Indies: Shai Hope (Captain), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer, Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Eshan Malinga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lasith Croospulle, Binura Fernando
Telecast and Streaming Information
The Sri Lanka-West Indies series will not be broadcast on any television channels in India. However, fans can catch the first T20I and the entire series live on the FanCode app.