The stage is set at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada as the West Indies and Sri Lanka prepare to kick off their 2026 ODI series on February 20. Both camps head into this opening clash with plenty to prove and much to gain. Sri Lanka, currently sitting higher in the ICC rankings at sixth, will be looking to replicate the dominance they showed during their clean sweep of the Windies back in 2024. However, the home side is a different beast in their own backyard, and with the return of some legendary names to their roster, the Maroon Warriors will be eager to settle the score and climb up from their ninth-place ranking in front of a passionate Caribbean crowd.
Squads:
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shunelle Sawh, Stafanie Taylor
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Nimasha Meepage, Hasini Perera, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nilakshika Silva, Dewmi Vihanga
Players to watch out:
Chamari Athapaththu
A true icon of Sri Lankan cricket, the captain enters the 2026 tour with a massive career tally of 4,045 runs from 121 matches. Her batting is defined by high-impact performances, including 9 centuries and 20 fifties, while maintaining a solid average of 35.17. Beyond her role as an opener, her off-break bowling has yielded 50 wickets, with a best bowling effort of 4/42, proving her status as a complete all-round leader for the visitors.
Inoka Ranaweera
The veteran left-arm spinner remains a vital cog in the Sri Lankan bowling unit, bringing the experience of 86 ODI matches to the Caribbean tracks. She has claimed 87 wickets at an average of 32.85, highlighted by a best performance of 4/39 against India. While primarily known for her crafty orthodox spin and ability to control the run rate, she has also chipped in with 218 runs in the lower order, providing essential depth to the squad.
Deandra Dottin
The World Boss returns to action with an impressive record of 3,785 runs across 149 ODIs for the West Indies. Her aggressive style has seen her notch 3 centuries and 22 half-centuries, with a career-best score of 150 not out that still resonates as one of the best in the format. Her medium-fast bowling adds significant teeth to the attack, as she currently holds 79 wickets with a standout five-wicket haul of 5/34 to her name.
Hayley Matthews
Leading the home side, Matthews has evolved into one of the game’s most dominant forces with 3,074 runs in 99 ODIs. Her conversion rate is particularly striking, boasting 9 centuries and 8 fifties, which includes her career-high score of 141. On the bowling front, she has been prolific, taking 125 wickets at an average of 24.08, with her best figures of 4/15 making her a constant threat on any surface.
Pitch:
The National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s traditionally offers a surface that favors seam bowlers, especially with the new ball where visible movement can make life difficult for the top order. However, once the initial shine wears off, the track typically flattens out, allowing batters to play their strokes freely as the ball comes nicely onto the bat.
Weather:
The weather will be sunny during the day and clear at night. The high temperature will be 27°C with a low of 26°C, and a steady 20 mph wind will blow from the east. There is a 0% chance of rain during the day and only a 5% chance at night, making for ideal playing conditions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Realeanna Grimmond, Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Inoka Ranaweera, Dewmi Vihanga
Match Details:
Date – February 20, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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