West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 17th Match, Group B – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Match This is a crucial Group B clash that could shape the semi-final picture. West Indies Women are sitting unbeaten in the tournament, while Sri Lanka Women have bounced back strongly and are looking to prove they belong among the top teams. The stakes are high, the form books favor the Windies, but Sri Lanka’s recent resurgence makes this a genuine contest.
For West Indies, this is about maintaining their perfect start and taking a massive step toward qualifying for the semi-finals. They’re the 2016 champions and know how to navigate World Cup pressure. For Sri Lanka, it’s a chance to upset a powerhouse, boost their confidence, and keep their semi-final hopes alive. An unbeaten West Indies versus a rejuvenated Sri Lanka creates a contest that could define Group B’s final standings.
West Indies Women are flying. They’ve won all their matches so far in the tournament, showing dominant batting, sharp bowling, and excellent fielding. Captain Hayley Matthews is leading from the front with both bat and ball, while veterans Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor bring experience that’s showing in crucial moments. Their spin-heavy attack is perfectly suited for English conditions.
Sri Lanka Women have had a mixed tournament but are finding their rhythm. After some early struggles, they’ve shown they can compete with top teams. Captain Chamari Athapaththu remains their brightest star, and the team is building belief. They’ve beaten West Indies twice in their recent home series in March 2026, which gives them confidence.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match: West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 17th Match, Group B
Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM Local (Bristol) | 3:00 PM IST
Venue: County Ground, Bristol, England
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Info
The tournament took place in England and Wales in June–July 2026, featuring a 10-team format with group stage matches leading into two semifinals and a final at Lord’s. 10 teams participated, with a group-stage format that culminated in two semifinals and a final.
- In India: watch it on Star Sports Network and stream on JioHotstar.
- In Pakistan: coverage is on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
- In the UK: use Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming on Sky Sports and NOW.
- In the USA and Canada: the broadcaster is Willow TV, with streaming through Willow and Cricbuzz.
- In Australia: the live option is Prime Video.
- For Sri Lanka: Viewers can watch on The Papare 2, Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and TV Supreme, with Dialog Play for streaming.
- For New Zealand: coverage is on Sky Sport channels with streaming on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go.
- In India: fans can tune into Star Sports Network and stream the matches on JioHotstar.
Pakistan: Viewers can watch on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming available on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
In South Africa, the wider Sub-Saharan region, SuperSport Cricket holds the rights.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
The easiest free option for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is ICC.tv in countries covered under “Rest of the World,” which includes Qatar unless a local broadcaster is announced separately.
Tamasha App in Pakistan: live for free on TV via terrestrial, cable, and satellite—no subscription needed.
Live Streaming Info:
The 17th T20 WI-W vs SL-W Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be live on Star Sports.
Live Score Info:
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, World Cup 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women,
Probable Playing XI
Probable XI (West Indies Women): Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Stafanie Taylor, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Probable XI (Sri Lanka Women): Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya
Head-to-Head Summary
Last Five Meetings:
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March 3, 2026: Sri Lanka Women beat West Indies Women by 9 wickets (Sri Lanka tour of West Indies)
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March 1, 2026: Sri Lanka Women beat West Indies Women by 4 wickets
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February 28, 2026: Match Abandoned (no result)
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June 28, 2024: West Indies Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 6 wickets
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June 26, 2024: West Indies Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 6 wickets (DLS)
Sri Lanka has won the last two completed matches, but West Indies dominates the overall record.
Pitch Report – County Ground, Bristol
The Bristol pitch is batting-friendly with consistent bounce and carry. It’s generally balanced but tends to favor batsmen, especially in the first innings.
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Average First-Innings Score: 164–185 runs
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Pitch Condition: Balanced
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Batting: Friendly – good speed and bounce encourage stroke play
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Spin: May get some assistance during middle overs
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Pace: Good with the new ball
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Toss Factor: Teams chasing have won 30 of 48 T20s here; bat-first teams won 18
Expect a high-scoring game, likely 160–180+ for the team batting first
Weather Update – June 21, 2026, Bristol
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Conditions: Sunny
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Temperature: Around 18–20°C (real feel ~17°C)
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Cloud Cover: Low to moderate (~39–40%)
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Rain Probability:Very low (~8%)
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Wind: West direction, 26–59 km/h
No rain interruptions expected. Perfect cricket weather.
Team Analysis
West Indies Women
Strengths:
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Unbeaten tournament start with dominant performances
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Strong spin attack suited for English conditions (Matthews, Munisar, Fletcher, Ramharack)
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Power hitters: Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton
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Experienced leadership: Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor
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Excellent fielding unit
Weaknesses:
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Can be vulnerable against quality left-arm pace
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Recent losses to Sri Lanka in March 2026 show they’re not invincible
Key Players:
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Hayley Matthews (c): Captain, all-round star, leads with bat and ball
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Deandra Dottin: Explosive hitter, experienced match-winner
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Stafanie Taylor: Veteran all-rounder, crucial in middle orders
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Ashmini Munisar: Spin option, replaced Ebony Brathwaite in squad
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Chinelle Henry (vice-c): Powerpack in batting and bowling
Sri Lanka Women
Strengths:
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Won last two T20s against West Indies at home
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Chamari Athapaththu is a world-class batter who can single-handedly win matches
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Improved bowling, especially with Malki Madara (took 3/16 in 2nd T20 vs WI)
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Building tournament belief
Weaknesses:
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Inconsistent batting beyond Athapaththu
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Struggled against quality spin in early tournament matches
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Less experienced in World Cup pressure situations compared to West Indies
Key Players:
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Chamari Athapaththu (c): Star batter, tournament’s biggest match-winner
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Harshitha Samarawickrama: Wicketkeeper-batter, solid in middle orders
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Vishmi Gunaratne: Top-order stability
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Malki Madara: Key spinner, took 3/16 vs West Indies in March
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Kavisha Dilhari: Experienced bowler, crucial in middle overs
West Indies Women are the clear favorites. They’re unbeaten, have a stronger squad overall, better World Cup experience, and a spin attack perfectly suited for Bristol. The pitch favors batting, and their power hitters can exploit it.
However, Sri Lanka has won the last two meetings and won’t be an easy opponent. If Athapaththu fires and Madara bowls well, they can cause trouble.
Prediction: West Indies Women to win
Reason: Superior form, better squad depth, experienced leadership, and conditions favoring their spin-heavy attack. Expect them to post 165–175 and chase comfortably if needed.
Expected Score: 165–180 for West Indies if batting first; Sri Lanka will need 150+ to feel competitive.
This is a semi-final-stakes encounter, and West Indies looks ready to take that next step.