The Sri Lanka vs West Indies men’s cricketing rivalry is a captivating and enduring one, spanning over five decades and showcasing the best of Test, ODI, and T20 cricket. The SL vs WI rivalry took shape in the 1970s, when the Asian team was emerging while Caribbean cricket was at its all-time high. The West Indies, with their fearsome pace attack and flamboyant batting style, dominated the early encounters. However, in recent times, Sri Lanka gradually gained a foothold, developing a reputation for its skilful batting and tenacious bowling.
WI vs SL 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 3 | 1st ODI | Kingston |
| June 6 | 2nd ODI | Kingston |
| June 8 | 3rd ODI | Kingston |
| June 11 | 1st T20I | Kingston |
| June 13 | 2nd T20I | Kingston |
| June 14 | 3rd T20I | Kingston |
| June 25-29 | 1st Test | Antigua |
| July 3-7 | 2nd Test | Antigua |
WI vs SL 2026 Squads
Sri Lanka ODI Squad
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Milan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara.
Sri Lanka Test Squad
Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Isitha Wijesundara, Kasun Rajitha.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Head-to-Head Records
| Format | Matches | Sri Lanka Won | West Indies Won | Draws/Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9/0 |
| ODI | 67 | 32 | 32 | 3 |
| T20I | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
