The first ODI between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women kicks off a three-match series on Sri Lanka’s tour of the West Indies in 2026. Fans are buzzing about this clash at the Grenada National Cricket Stadium, where both sides aim to set the tone early.
This is the WI-W vs SL-W 1st ODI in the Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies, 2026 series. It starts on February 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM local time (10:00 PM IST). The venue is Grenada National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada.
The pitch at Grenada National Cricket Stadium offers fast bounce early on, favoring pace bowlers with good carry, but it turns spinner-friendly as the game wears on—batters need patience for big scores in the back end. Average conditions for batting overall, with spin getting average help and pace thriving initially. Weather looks clear and humid, temps around 29-32°C, with just a 2% rain chance—no major disruptions expected.
This opener is crucial for both teams building momentum in a bilateral series ahead of bigger ICC events. West Indies, ranked ninth in ODIs, haven’t played 50-over cricket since a 2-1 home loss to South Africa in June 2025—they’re hungry to click at home. Sri Lanka, sixth-ranked and fresh off a fifth-place World Cup finish, want to extend their upward trajectory against a familiar rival.
West Indies showed fight but fell short in that South Africa series, losing by 40 runs in the second ODI after chasing 310, then crumbling in the decider. Earlier, they split a series with Bangladesh but struggled against Pakistan away. Sri Lanka had mixed results in their 2025 ODI tri-series with India and South Africa, grabbing key wins like a chase against SA but losing the final to India by 97 runs—batting depth held up in spots.
SL W vs WI W Match Details
- Match: SL W vs WI W 1st ODI Match
- Date: 20 Feb 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM 1:30 PM GMT / 9:30 AM LOCA
- Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St Georges, Grenada
Live Streaming info & Channels
Catch the West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st ODI live on FanCode, which holds streaming rights for the Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies 2026 series—perfect for viewers in India and select regions.
Global Options
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FanCode app/website: Main platform for live action, replays, and highlights starting at 5:30 PM local time (10:00 PM IST).
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ESPNcricinfo: Free live scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, no video stream but great for updates.
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Windies Cricket YouTube/Facebook: Official West Indies channel often streams home ODIs live for free globally
How to Watch the Match for Free:
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Caribbean viewers: ESPN Caribbean or Disney+ for live TV broadcast, as teased in recent team posts.
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Global freebies: Windies Cricket’s official YouTube and Facebook pages often air home matches live; check there alongside ESPNcricinfo for ball-by-ball text updates.
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Pakistan: FanCode via app (VPN if geo-blocked) or PTV Sports for potential overflow rights in Karachi—no confirmed TV yet, but digital is solid.
Live Streaming Info:
The 1st ODI match will be live on Star Sports.
Live Score Info:
WI W vs SL W: All matches on these websites, ESPN and Cricbuzz, have live scores.
Head-to-Head
In 35 ODIs, West Indies lead slightly with 18 wins to Sri Lanka’s 17—no ties. It’s been tight historically. The last five meetings (all in Sri Lanka, June 2024) were dominated by the hosts: SL won by 6 wickets (WI 195, SL 198/4), 5 wickets (WI 92, SL 93/5), and a massive 160 runs (SL 275/6 beat WI 115).
West Indies Analysis
West Indies boast explosive all-round talent but leaky bowling has hurt them lately. Strengths lie in Hayley Matthews’ leadership and multi-phase game—she anchors and strikes. Deandra Dottin brings power-hitting fireworks, while Stafanie Taylor’s experience steadies the middle order. Weaknesses? Inconsistent chases and death bowling, exposed vs SA. Key players: Matthews (c), Dottin, Chinelle Henry (vc, seam all-rounder). Recent performances show promise in partnerships but collapses under pressure.
Probable XI: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor
Sri Lanka Analysis
Sri Lanka’s batting looks solid with Chamari Athapaththu’s captaincy and aggression at the top—she’s their X-factor. Spinners like Kavisha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari could exploit Grenada’s grip, while middle-order hitters Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera add stability. Weak point is pace depth beyond Dewmi Vihanga, and they’ve faltered in big chases post-World Cup. Recent momentum favors them with tri-series upsets and that ODI sweep over WI.
Probable XI: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushini Nuthyanganha (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera
Watch for the battle of all-rounders—Matthews vs Athapaththu could define the game. Home advantage might help WI’s pacers early, but SL’s spinners on a turning track scream upset potential. Dottin’s return adds firepower; will WI avoid another batting meltdown? Recent H2H favors SL, but Grenada flips the script.
West Indies edge it at home thanks to bounce suiting their seamers and Matthews’ form, but expect a close contest—WI to win by 20-30 runs if they bat first or chase smartly. SL’s spin could pull a heist if dew kicks in late.