Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 Schedule & Full Fixtures

Written By: Sanjay Thomas
Published: June 2, 2026

The Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 is one of the most exciting multi-format series of the year, featuring cricket across all three formats, ODIs, T20Is, and Tests. Spanning from June 3 to July 7, 2026, this tour sees Sri Lanka travel to the Caribbean for 8 matches across Jamaica and Antigua.

With Kusal Mendis leading the white-ball sides and Dhananjaya de Silva captaining the Test squad, Sri Lanka arrive with a renewed sense of purpose and some major returning stars, making this a must-watch series for cricket fans worldwide.

Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 — Full Schedule & Fixtures

The Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 includes a series of exciting matches across multiple venues in the Caribbean.

MatchDateDayTeamsVenueGMTISTLocal (Jamaica/Antigua)
1st ODIJun 3, 2026WednesdayWest Indies vs Sri LankaSabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica4:00 PM9:30 PM11:00 AM
2nd ODIJun 6, 2026SaturdayWest Indies vs Sri LankaSabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica4:00 PM9:30 PM11:00 AM
3rd ODIJun 8, 2026MondayWest Indies vs Sri LankaSabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica4:00 PM9:30 PM11:00 AM
1st T20IJun 11/12, 2026Thu/FriWest Indies vs Sri LankaSabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica12:00 AM5:30 AM7:00 PM
2nd T20IJun 13/14, 2026Sat/SunWest Indies vs Sri LankaSabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica12:00 AM5:30 AM7:00 PM
3rd T20IJun 14/15, 2026Sun/MonWest Indies vs Sri LankaSabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica12:00 AM5:30 AM7:00 PM
4-Day Warm-UpJun 18, 2026ThursdayWI Select XI vs Sri LankaCoolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua2:00 PM7:30 PM10:00 AM
1st TestJun 25, 2026ThursdayWest Indies vs Sri LankaSir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua2:00 PM7:30 PM10:00 AM
2nd TestJul 3, 2026FridayWest Indies vs Sri LankaSir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua2:00 PM7:30 PM10:00 AM

Tour Overview — Quick Facts

Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026
Source: BBC
DetailInformation
Tour NameSri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026
Host NationWest Indies
Touring TeamSri Lanka
Tour DurationJune 3 – July 7, 2026
FormatsODI, T20I, Test
Total Matches8 (3 ODIs + 3 T20Is + 1 Warm-Up + 2 Tests)
ODI VenueSabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
T20I VenueSabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Warm-Up VenueCoolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua
Test VenueSir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
SL ODI & T20I CaptainKusal Mendis
SL Test CaptainDhananjaya de Silva
WI ODI CaptainShai Hope

Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 Venues

1. Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

Venue for all ODIs and T20Is

  • Location: Kingston, Jamaica
  • Capacity: ~20,000
  • Timezone: Jamaica Standard Time (JST) — GMT-5
  • Known For: One of the oldest and most iconic cricket grounds in the Caribbean; fast pitches traditionally favouring pace bowlers
  • Hosts: All 3 ODIs (Jun 3, 6, 8) + All 3 T20Is (Jun 11, 13, 14)

2. Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua

Venue for the Warm-Up Match

  • Location: Coolidge, Antigua
  • Timezone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST) — GMT-4
  • Used for: 4-Day Warm-Up Match (Jun 18) — West Indies Select XI vs Sri Lanka

3. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Venue for both Test matches

  • Location: North Sound, Antigua
  • Capacity: ~10,000
  • Timezone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST) — GMT-4
  • Known For: Named after the legendary West Indies batting icon Sir Vivian Richards; a modern facility with excellent batting surfaces
  • Hosts: 1st Test (Jun 25) + 2nd Test (Jul 3)

Sri Lanka Squads — All Formats

Sri Lanka has named separate squads across formats, featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talent.

Sri Lanka ODI Squad 2026

PlayerRole
Kusal Mendis (Captain)Wicket-Keeper / Batter
Kamindu Mendis (Vice-Captain)All-Rounder
Pathum NissankaBatter
Kamil MisharaBatter
Pavan RathnayakeBatter
Janith LiyanageBatter
Charith AsalankaBatter
Milan RathnayakeAll-Rounder
Wanindu HasarangaAll-Rounder / Leg-Spin Bowler
Dunith WellalageBowling All-Rounder
Maheesh TheekshanaSpinner
Dushmantha ChameeraPacer
Dilshan MadushankaPacer
Eshan MalingaPacer
Asitha FernandoPacer
Pramod MadushanPacer

Sri Lanka T20I Squad 2026

PlayerRole
Kusal Mendis (Captain)Wicket-Keeper / Batter
Kamindu Mendis (Vice-Captain)All-Rounder
Pathum NissankaBatter
Kamil MisharaBatter
Lasith CroospulleBatter
Pavan RathnayakeBatter
Dasun ShanakaAll-Rounder
Milan RathnayakeAll-Rounder
Dunith WellalageBowling All-Rounder
Wanindu HasarangaLeg-Spin All-Rounder
Maheesh TheekshanaSpinner
Dushmantha ChameeraPacer
Dilshan MadushankaPacer
Eshan MalingaPacer
Binura FernandoPacer
Nuwan ThusharaPacer

Sri Lanka Test Squad 2026

PlayerRole
Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain)All-Rounder
Kamindu Mendis (Vice-Captain)All-Rounder
Pathum NissankaBatter
Lahiru UdaraWicket-Keeper / Batter
Nishan MadushkaWicket-Keeper / Batter
Dinesh ChandimalWicket-Keeper / Batter
Pasindu SooriyabandaraBatter
Sonal DinushaAll-Rounder
Kusal MendisWicket-Keeper / Batter
Milan RathnayakeAll-Rounder
Prabath JayasuriyaSpinner
Ramesh MendisSpinner
Asitha FernandoPacer
Vishwa FernandoPacer
Lahiru KumaraPacer
Isitha WijesundaraPacer
Kasun RajithaPacer

West Indies Squads — All Formats

The West Indies have announced their squads across formats, featuring a blend of experienced stars and young talent.

West Indies ODI Squad 2026

PlayerRole
Shai Hope (Captain)Wicket-Keeper / Batter
Akeem AugusteBatter
John CampbellBatter
Keacy CartyBatter
Roston ChaseAll-Rounder
Matthew FordeAll-Rounder
Justin GreavesAll-Rounder
Shimron HetmyerBatter
Amir JangooBatter
Alzarri JosephPacer
Shamar JosephPacer
Gudakesh MotieSpinner
Sherfane RutherfordAll-Rounder
Jayden SealesPacer
Shamar SpringerPacer

Series Captains at a Glance

FormatWest Indies CaptainSri Lanka CaptainVice-Captain (SL)
ODIShai HopeKusal MendisKamindu Mendis
T20ITBCKusal MendisKamindu Mendis
TestTBCDhananjaya de SilvaKamindu Mendis

Tour Summary at a Glance

SeriesMatchesVenueDates
ODI Series3 ODIsSabina Park, Kingston, JamaicaJun 3, 6, 8
T20I Series3 T20IsSabina Park, Kingston, JamaicaJun 11, 13, 14
Warm-Up Match1 (4-Day)Coolidge Cricket Ground, AntiguaJun 18
Test Series2 TestsSir Vivian Richards Stadium, AntiguaJun 25, Jul 3
Total Matches92 VenuesJun 3 – Jul 7

Tour Format & Structure

  • Phase 1 — ODI Series (Kingston): The tour kicks off with a 3-match ODI series at Sabina Park. All three games are afternoon starts (11:00 AM local time).
  • Phase 2 — T20I Series (Kingston): Three back-to-back T20Is follow, all night matches starting at 7:00 PM local time in Jamaica.
  • Phase 3 — Warm-Up (Antigua): A 4-day warm-up match against the West Indies Select XI at Coolidge helps Sri Lanka prepare for Test cricket.
  • Phase 4 — Test Series (Antigua): The tour concludes with two Test matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, crucial for the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle.

How to Watch Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026

  • Live Streaming (India): Sony Sports Network / SonyLIV
  • Live Streaming (Sri Lanka): Dialog TV / various local streaming platforms
  • Live Streaming (Caribbean): Flow Sports / ESPN Caribbean
  • Global: Check your local sports broadcaster or the ICC’s official streaming partners

Final Words

The Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 is a full-format cricketing extravaganza that offers something for every cricket fan, explosive T20 nights in Kingston, the tactical white-ball battles in the ODI series, and the ultimate test of character across the two-match Test series in Antigua.

With leadership changes on both sides, the comeback of Wanindu Hasaranga, and Shai Hope’s West Indies looking to dominate at home, this is shaping up to be a series packed with compelling narratives.

Sri Lanka depart with renewed energy under Kusal Mendis’s white-ball leadership, while the Tests offer Dhananjaya de Silva’s side a chance to climb the ICC World Test Championship standings. From June 3 to July 7, this is the cricket series you simply cannot ignore.

FAQs

When does the Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 start?

The tour begins on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 with the 1st ODI at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.

When does the tour end?

The tour concludes with the 2nd Test starting July 3, 2026 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua (scheduled through approximately July 7).

Who is Sri Lanka’s captain for the ODI and T20I series?

Kusal Mendis is the captain, with Kamindu Mendis as vice-captain for both white-ball formats.

Who is Sri Lanka’s Test captain?

Dhananjaya de Silva captains Sri Lanka in the Test series, again with Kamindu Mendis as deputy.

Who captains West Indies in the ODI series?

Shai Hope has been named the West Indies ODI captain for this series.

Where are the ODI and T20I matches being played?

All six white-ball matches (3 ODIs + 3 T20Is) are played at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.

Where are the Test matches being played?

Both Test matches take place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.

What time do matches start in IST (India Standard Time)?

ODIs start at 9:30 PM IST, T20Is start at 5:30 AM IST (next day), and Tests start at 7:30 PM IST.

Is Wanindu Hasaranga playing in the tour?

Yes. Hasaranga has recovered from a hamstring injury and has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads, one of the most significant returns for Sri Lanka.

How many matches are there in total on the Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026?

There are 9 matches in total, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is, 1 Warm-Up, and 2 Tests.

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