Sri Lanka Open West Indies Tour With First ODI at Sabina Park

Overview

• The first of three ODIs is set for June 3, 2026 at Sabina Park in Kingston with Sri Lanka starting a multi-format tour that will continue with T20 internationals and Tests.
• Both sides announced full ODI squads ahead of the opener with Kusal Mendis named Sri Lanka captain and Shai Hope leading the West Indies.
• The match will be widely available to fans through streaming and broadcast windows including FanCode, ThePapare in Sri Lanka, and ESPN Caribbean with audio on the Windies Cricket YouTube channel.
• Pre-match previews forecast Sabina Park to favour fast bowlers early because of bounce and movement before becoming slower and more helpful to spinners later, advice that shaped probable XIs and fantasy/Dream11 picks.
• The series matters for 2027 World Cup qualification because ICC ODI rankings through March 31, 2027 determine direct spots and Sri Lanka sit around sixth while the West Indies sit around ninth after recent series losses.