West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match between WI vs SL?

The West Indies commence their 2026 home season with a One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka starting from Wednesday, June 3. All three matches of this 50-over series are set to be played at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. 

The Windies last competed in international cricket at the 2026 T20 World Cup, while their previous ODI game took place all the way back in November 2025, when they travelled to New Zealand and lost the series 3-0. The Caribbean outfit need some positive results in this format to help them get back into the race for automatic qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Earlier this year, Sri Lanka played a three-match ODI series on home soil against England, where they suffered a 2-1 loss. The 1996 World Cup winners have arrived on the Caribbean shores for an all-format tour where they will compete in three ODIs and T20Is, along with two Test matches. 

WI vs SL: Match Details

Sabina Park, Jamaica: Pitch Report

Over the past few years, the pitch at Sabina Park has played on the slower side, making it difficult for batters to stamp their authority. Therefore, the side batting first will need to remain patient, understand the conditions and then play their shots. The weather forecast suggests there could be some cloud covering during the game, which could offer swing to the new-ball bowlers. 

Sabina Park last hosted an ODI match all the way back in 2022, when the West Indies suffered defeat at the hands of Ireland after they were bundled out for 212 in the first innings. Similar to the Sri Lanka series, the West Indies played all three games against Ireland at the same venue, losing 2-1.

WI vs SL: Head-to-Head T20I Record

WI vs SL: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies:

Ackeem August, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C, WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

Sri Lanka: 

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (C, WK), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera

ENG W vs IND W: Probable Best Performer of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Kusal Mendis

Newly announced Sri Lanka captain, Kusal Mendis, comes into the series against the West Indies on the back of some excellent form. The right-handed batter ended the 2026 Pakistan Super League as the tournament's second-highest run-scorer, having hit 550 runs at an average of 55 while striking at 168.19. The 31-year-old is also a mere 110 runs away from reaching 5,000 runs in ODI cricket.

Probable Best Batter: Jayden Seales 

Jayden Seales comes into the series on the back of an excellent time playing domestic cricket, taking 23 wickets from four matches in the West Indies Championship, taking Trinidad and Tobago to the title. He also took six wickets from three matches in New Zealand, the last time his side played ODI cricket. 

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Today's Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the match