04/06/2026
The West Indies began their home summer in sour fashion, suffering a 41-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first game of their three-match ODI series at Sabina Park on Wednesday.
Needing 304 runs for victory, Windies failed to make a game of the chase, losing ground on direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup as a result.
Scores
Sri Lanka 303 for 7: Nissanka 79, Mendis 72; Forde 2-44
West Indies 262 all out: Hope 56, Greaves 45; Chameera 4-67
Sri Lanka win by 41 runs