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.
| Match | Date | Day | Teams | Venue | GMT | IST | Local (Jamaica/Antigua) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Jun 3, 2026 | Wednesday | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2nd ODI | Jun 6, 2026 | Saturday | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3rd ODI | Jun 8, 2026 | Monday | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1st T20I | Jun 11/12, 2026 | Thu/Fri | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Jun 13/14, 2026 | Sat/Sun | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Jun 14/15, 2026 | Sun/Mon | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4-Day Warm-Up | Jun 18, 2026 | Thursday | WI Select XI vs Sri Lanka | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1st Test | Jun 25, 2026 | Thursday | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2nd Test | Jul 3, 2026 | Friday | West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 10:00 AM |
Tour Overview — Quick Facts

| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour Name | Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 |
| Host Nation | West Indies |
| Touring Team | Sri Lanka |
| Tour Duration | June 3 – July 7, 2026 |
| Formats | ODI, T20I, Test |
| Total Matches | 8 (3 ODIs + 3 T20Is + 1 Warm-Up + 2 Tests) |
| ODI Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| T20I Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Warm-Up Venue | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua |
| Test Venue | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua |
| SL ODI & T20I Captain | Kusal Mendis |
| SL Test Captain | Dhananjaya de Silva |
| WI ODI Captain | Shai 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
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis (Captain) | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Kamindu Mendis (Vice-Captain) | All-Rounder |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| Kamil Mishara | Batter |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Batter |
| Janith Liyanage | Batter |
| Charith Asalanka | Batter |
| Milan Rathnayake | All-Rounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-Rounder / Leg-Spin Bowler |
| Dunith Wellalage | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spinner |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Pacer |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Pacer |
| Eshan Malinga | Pacer |
| Asitha Fernando | Pacer |
| Pramod Madushan | Pacer |
Sri Lanka T20I Squad 2026
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis (Captain) | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Kamindu Mendis (Vice-Captain) | All-Rounder |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| Kamil Mishara | Batter |
| Lasith Croospulle | Batter |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Batter |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-Rounder |
| Milan Rathnayake | All-Rounder |
| Dunith Wellalage | Bowling All-Rounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Leg-Spin All-Rounder |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spinner |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Pacer |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Pacer |
| Eshan Malinga | Pacer |
| Binura Fernando | Pacer |
| Nuwan Thushara | Pacer |
Sri Lanka Test Squad 2026
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain) | All-Rounder |
| Kamindu Mendis (Vice-Captain) | All-Rounder |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| Lahiru Udara | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Nishan Madushka | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Pasindu Sooriyabandara | Batter |
| Sonal Dinusha | All-Rounder |
| Kusal Mendis | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Milan Rathnayake | All-Rounder |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | Spinner |
| Ramesh Mendis | Spinner |
| Asitha Fernando | Pacer |
| Vishwa Fernando | Pacer |
| Lahiru Kumara | Pacer |
| Isitha Wijesundara | Pacer |
| Kasun Rajitha | Pacer |
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
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shai Hope (Captain) | Wicket-Keeper / Batter |
| Akeem Auguste | Batter |
| John Campbell | Batter |
| Keacy Carty | Batter |
| Roston Chase | All-Rounder |
| Matthew Forde | All-Rounder |
| Justin Greaves | All-Rounder |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter |
| Amir Jangoo | Batter |
| Alzarri Joseph | Pacer |
| Shamar Joseph | Pacer |
| Gudakesh Motie | Spinner |
| Sherfane Rutherford | All-Rounder |
| Jayden Seales | Pacer |
| Shamar Springer | Pacer |
Series Captains at a Glance
| Format | West Indies Captain | Sri Lanka Captain | Vice-Captain (SL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | Shai Hope | Kusal Mendis | Kamindu Mendis |
| T20I | TBC | Kusal Mendis | Kamindu Mendis |
| Test | TBC | Dhananjaya de Silva | Kamindu Mendis |
Tour Summary at a Glance
| Series | Matches | Venue | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI Series | 3 ODIs | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | Jun 3, 6, 8 |
| T20I Series | 3 T20Is | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | Jun 11, 13, 14 |
| Warm-Up Match | 1 (4-Day) | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua | Jun 18 |
| Test Series | 2 Tests | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Jun 25, Jul 3 |
| Total Matches | 9 | 2 Venues | Jun 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
The tour begins on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 with the 1st ODI at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
The tour concludes with the 2nd Test starting July 3, 2026 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua (scheduled through approximately July 7).
Kusal Mendis is the captain, with Kamindu Mendis as vice-captain for both white-ball formats.
Dhananjaya de Silva captains Sri Lanka in the Test series, again with Kamindu Mendis as deputy.
Shai Hope has been named the West Indies ODI captain for this series.
All six white-ball matches (3 ODIs + 3 T20Is) are played at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
Both Test matches take place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
ODIs start at 9:30 PM IST, T20Is start at 5:30 AM IST (next day), and Tests start at 7:30 PM IST.
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.
There are 9 matches in total, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is, 1 Warm-Up, and 2 Tests.
