Apart from the 8 teams, the other sides will need to play in the qualifying tournament and the former World Cup winners will be keen on avoiding this fate. But Windies will be playing their first ODI match in the last six months, having lost four out of their last 5 matches in this format.
The Lankans are also coming into this series on the back of a 2-1 series loss at home at the hands of England earlier this year. The hosts will be boosted by the addition of Rajasthan Royals batter Shimron Hetmyer, who has been reintegrated back with the ODI side keeping in mind the ODI World Cup. Hetmyer is expected to make his way back into the side in place of young batter Ackeem Auguste.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be led by Kusal Mendis who has plenty of batting concerns apart from the form of his opener Pathum Nissanka. The Lankans boast of an impressive bowling attack with the likes of Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga and Dilshan Madushanka capable of bowling with good heat.
SL have a slight edge over West Indies when it comes to head-to-head record in ODI cricket with 33 wins and 32 losses with 3 matches ending in no-result so far.
Here are all the details about West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match…
When is West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match going to take place?
The West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match will take place on Wednesday, June 3.
Where is West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match going to take place?
The West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match will be held at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
What time will West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match start?
The West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match will begin at 8pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 730pm.
Where can I watch West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match on TV in India?
The West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match will not be available LIVE on TV in India.
How can I watch West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match in India?
The West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match will be available for livestreaming on FanCode website and app in India.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2026 1st ODI match Predicted 11
West Indies: John Campbell, Shai Hope (c and wk) , Keacy Carty, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales
Sri Lanka: Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (c and wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka