• West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20I series is set to begin from June 12.

  • The two sides will be led by Shai Hope and Kusal Mendis respectively.

WI vs SL, T20I Series: Date, Match Time, Broadcast and Live Streaming details
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Fresh off their ODI games, the West Indies and Sri Lanka are set to clash in a thrilling three-match bilateral T20I series at the iconic Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, starting June 11, 2026. This high-octane series serves as a crucial building block for both teams to test their bench strength and fine-tune their strategies under the lights. Historically, Sri Lanka holds a razor-thin advantage in head-to-head encounters with 10 wins to the West Indies’ 8, promising a highly competitive battle on Caribbean soil.

The visitors arrive with a dynamic squad led by Kusal Mendis. Sri Lanka’s lineup balances explosive youth like Pavan Rathnayake with seasoned T20 veterans like Dasun Shanaka and world-class spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. Their bowling attack, featuring the variations of Maheesh Theekshana and Nuwan Thushara, will aim to exploit the Sabina Park bounce.

Meanwhile, the West Indies look to weaponize their trademark power-hitting and home-ground familiarity. The hosts will rely heavily on their dynamic middle-order and the left-arm spin of Gudakesh Motie to stifle the Lankan batters. With both sides packed with global franchise superstars, cricket fans can expect a blockbuster exhibition of boundaries, tactical spin bowling, and nail-biting finishes.

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026: T20I Fixtures

MatchLocal Time (Jamaica)GMT TimeIST Time (India)Venue
1st T20IThursday, June 11, 2026

 

7:30 PM

Friday, June 12, 2026

 

12:30 AM

Friday, June 12, 2026

 

6:00 AM IST

Sabina Park, Kingston
2nd T20ISaturday, June 13, 2026

 

7:30 PM

Sunday, June 14, 2026

 

12:30 AM

Sunday, June 14, 2026

 

6:00 AM IST

Sabina Park, Kingston
3rd T20ISunday, June 14, 2026

 

7:30 PM

Monday, June 15, 2026

 

12:30 AM

Monday, June 15, 2026

 

6:00 AM IST

Sabina Park, Kingston

Squads

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk/c), 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

West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk/c), 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

Also READ: West Indies rest Alzarri Joseph as fresh faces earn call-up for Sri Lanka T20I series

Broadcast and Live Streaming Details

  • India: FanCode (App and website)
  • West Indies: ESPN Caribbean
  • USA & Canada:
  • Sri Lanka: Dialog TV

Also READ: Sri Lanka name multi-format squads for West Indies tour; Kusal Mendis earns white-ball captaincy

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