The first two matches have been a tale of Sri Lankan discipline versus West Indian missed opportunities. In the series opener, Sri Lanka’s 240 proved just enough as Inoka Ranaweera’s spin dismantled the hosts’ chase, securing a 10-run win. The second ODI followed a similar script but with even more drama; Sri Lanka posted a modest 208, but the Windies’ chase never really got out of second gear despite a valiant 50 from young Jannillea Glasgow. The headlines, however, were stolen by Deandra Dottin’s bizarre dismissal for obstructing the field, a moment that seemed to deflate the home side’s spirit. Falling 14 runs short in that game meant the series was gone, leaving the hosts with plenty of soul-searching to do.
Squads:
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Hayley Matthews (C), 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 (C), 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:
Jannillea Glasgow
Jannillea Glasgow has been a model of consistency at the crease, racking up exactly 100 runs across her first two innings. She has already notched up two half-centuries, maintaining a solid average of 50.00 while finding the boundary 12 times. Her ability to anchor the innings with a strike rate of 73.52 has made her a vital component of the West Indies’ top order early in this tour.
Hasini Perera
Hasini Perera has shown glimpses of her class for Sri Lanka, contributing a total of 75 runs in her two appearances so far. Her standout performance included a well-played 61, helping her maintain a healthy average of 37.50. While she has been steady, her eight boundaries suggest she is finding her rhythm against the West Indian attack as the series moves forward.
Karishma Ramharack
Karishma Ramharack has been a major threat with the ball, sitting near the top of the wickets column with 5 scalps from two matches. She has bowled nearly 20 overs, keeping things tight with an economy rate of 4.33 and recording best figures of 3/26. Her impressive average of 16.60 reflects how difficult she has been for the Sri Lankan batters to get away.
Sugandika Kumari
Sugandika Kumari made an immediate impact in her lone appearance of the series so far, picking up 3 wickets for just 38 runs. Bowling a full 10-over quota, she proved to be incredibly disciplined with an economy rate of 3.80, the lowest among the top wicket-takers. Her ability to strike every 20 balls has provided Sri Lanka with much-needed breakthroughs during the middle overs.
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 conditions on match day in Saint George’s will be partly sunny with a high of 27°C, a low of 26°C, and 18 mph winds from the east. Expect a complete game of cricket with clear skies on the forecast.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Jannillea Glasgow, Karishma Ramharack, Chamari Athapaththu, Sugandika Kumari, Hasini Perera, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama
Match Details:
Date – February 25, 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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