West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 2nd T20I Match 2026 Match Report
Match Overview
The second T20I of the Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies 2026 delivered a competitive contest at the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada, where Sri Lanka Women secured a hard-fought four-wicket victory over the hosts.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka Women elected to bowl first and produced a disciplined bowling performance that restricted West Indies Women to 101/9 in their 20 overs. Captain Hayley Matthews anchored the innings with a patient 28, while Sri Lanka’s bowling attack shared the wickets effectively, with Malki Madara and Nilakshika Silva picking up three wickets each.
In response, Sri Lanka began their chase confidently thanks to an aggressive knock from captain Chamari Athapaththu, whose attacking innings shifted momentum early. Although West Indies bowlers briefly fought back with crucial middle-order breakthroughs, Sri Lanka held their nerve.
A calm finish by Kavisha Dilhari ensured the visitors reached 102/6 in 18.1 overs, sealing an important victory and gaining momentum in the series.
Quick Info
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Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada
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Date: March 1, 2026
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Time: 1:00 PM Local Time
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Player to Watch: Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women)
1st Innings – West Indies Women Batting
West Indies Women had a cautious start after losing Qiana Joseph early to Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu. Despite the early setback, Hayley Matthews attempted to stabilize the innings with a composed knock.
Matthews built a useful partnership with veteran Stafanie Taylor, helping West Indies reach a modest platform by the halfway mark. However, Sri Lanka’s bowlers tightened their grip in the middle overs.
The breakthrough came through Nilakshika Silva, who dismissed both Taylor and the dangerous Deandra Dottin. Soon after, Malki Madara triggered a lower-order collapse by removing Shemaine Campbelle and Jannillea Glasgow in quick succession.
West Indies eventually finished at 101/9, a total that appeared slightly below par on a surface that offered assistance to bowlers.
Performance Table – 1st Innings
| Top Batsmen | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | 28 | 36 |
| Stafanie Taylor | 14 | 24 |
| Deandra Dottin | 12 | 10 |
| Top Bowlers | Overs | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malki Madara | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| Nilakshika Silva | 4 | 3 | 20 |
Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling unit ensured that West Indies never accelerated during the death overs.
2nd Innings – Sri Lanka Women Batting
Sri Lanka’s chase got off to a lively start as captain Chamari Athapaththu played an attacking innings filled with elegant boundaries. Her aggressive approach helped Sri Lanka race to 45 runs in the powerplay, putting immediate pressure on the West Indies bowlers.
Athapaththu dominated the early overs, smashing 39 runs off just 26 balls, including seven boundaries and a six. However, West Indies clawed back into the match after Afy Fletcher dismissed both Athapaththu and Imesha Dulani, halting Sri Lanka’s momentum.
The middle overs saw a series of wickets as West Indies bowlers tried to force a collapse. Qiana Joseph contributed with two important wickets, while Karishma Ramharack removed Harshitha Samarawickrama.
Despite the pressure, Kavisha Dilhari displayed calmness at the crease, scoring an unbeaten 18 off 13 balls to guide Sri Lanka home.
Performance Table – 2nd Innings
| Top Batsmen | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu | 39 | 26 |
| Kavisha Dilhari* | 18 | 13 |
| Hasini Perera | 18 | 20 |
| Top Bowlers | Overs | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afy Fletcher | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Qiana Joseph | 2.1 | 2 | 13 |
Sri Lanka crossed the finish line with 11 balls remaining, completing a well-controlled chase.
Top Performer
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka Women)
Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu delivered a match-winning performance with both bat and ball. She picked up 2 crucial wickets with the ball and then led the run chase with a commanding 39 off 26 balls. Her aggressive batting during the powerplay gave Sri Lanka the early momentum that proved decisive.
Final Result
Sri Lanka Women defeated West Indies Women by 4 wickets in the 2nd T20I Match 2026.
Sri Lanka chased 102 in 18.1 overs to secure a crucial win in the series.
Conclusion
Sri Lanka Women’s balanced performance with both bat and ball helped them gain a valuable victory and momentum in the Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies 2026. Their bowling unit continues to impress, while the captain’s leadership and batting form remain key strengths.
For West Indies Women, the match exposed concerns in both batting consistency and finishing with the ball. The hosts will need stronger middle-order contributions if they hope to bounce back in the remaining fixtures.
With the series heating up, the upcoming matches promise even more competitive cricket as both teams battle for dominance and crucial ranking points in international T20 cricket.
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