West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 3rd T20I Match 2026 Match Report
Match Overview
The third T20I of the Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies 2026 showcased Sri Lanka Women’s growing dominance as they registered a convincing nine-wicket victory over West Indies Women at the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu opted to bowl first, a decision that paid off as the Sri Lankan bowlers kept the West Indies batting lineup under pressure throughout the innings. Despite a late surge from Chinelle Henry, who played an explosive cameo, West Indies managed a modest 119/5 in 20 overs.
Sri Lanka’s chase was composed and controlled from the outset. Opener Hasini Perera anchored the innings with a superb unbeaten half-century, while captain Athapaththu provided early momentum with an aggressive knock.
Following Athapaththu’s dismissal, Imesha Dulani joined Perera and ensured there were no further setbacks. The pair guided Sri Lanka comfortably to 121/1 in 17.4 overs, sealing a commanding victory and continuing their strong run in the series.
Quick Info
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Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada
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Date: March 3, 2026
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Time: 1:00 PM Local Time
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Player to Watch: Hasini Perera (Sri Lanka Women)
1st Innings – West Indies Women Batting
West Indies Women started cautiously but suffered early setbacks when Sugandika Kumari dismissed both Hayley Matthews and Eboni Brathwaite inside the powerplay. The quick wickets disrupted the hosts’ rhythm and forced their middle order to rebuild.
Young batter Shawnisha Hector attempted to counterattack with a quick boundary but was soon removed by the experienced Inoka Ranaweera. Veteran all-rounders Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin then formed a slow but steady partnership to stabilize the innings.
However, Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling attack ensured that boundaries were hard to come by. Both batters struggled to accelerate and eventually fell during the latter stages of the innings.
The highlight for West Indies came from Chinelle Henry, whose aggressive 32 off just 15 balls lifted the total significantly in the final overs. Her late hitting, supported by Jahzara Claxton, pushed the Caribbean side to 119/5, giving them something to defend.
Performance Table – 1st Innings
| Top Batsmen | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Chinelle Henry* | 32 | 15 |
| Deandra Dottin | 28 | 39 |
| Stafanie Taylor | 24 | 39 |
| Top Bowlers | Overs | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugandika Kumari | 4 | 2 | 32 |
| Inoka Ranaweera | 4 | 2 | 16 |
Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained impressive control, ensuring the hosts could not post a bigger total.
2nd Innings – Sri Lanka Women Batting
Sri Lanka Women began their chase confidently, with captain Chamari Athapaththu taking the attacking role during the powerplay. Her fluent stroke play helped Sri Lanka reach 48 runs inside the first six overs, putting the West Indies bowlers immediately on the back foot.
Athapaththu scored a quick 32 off 22 balls, including five boundaries, before she was dismissed by Afy Fletcher. Despite the breakthrough, West Indies struggled to maintain pressure as Sri Lanka’s batting lineup continued to dominate.
Opener Hasini Perera played the perfect anchor role, carefully building her innings while rotating the strike effectively. She was later joined by Imesha Dulani, who added valuable momentum with a fluent knock.
The pair constructed a match-winning partnership and ensured there were no further hiccups in the chase. Sri Lanka eventually reached 121/1 in 17.4 overs, sealing an emphatic victory with more than two overs to spare.
Performance Table – 2nd Innings
| Top Batsmen | Runs | Balls |
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| Hasini Perera* | 52 | 59 |
| Imesha Dulani* | 34 | 25 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 32 | 22 |
| Top Bowlers | Overs | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afy Fletcher | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| Karishma Ramharack | 4 | 0 | 32 |
Sri Lanka’s chase was built on patience, strong partnerships, and excellent strike rotation.
Top Performer
Hasini Perera (Sri Lanka Women)
Wicketkeeper-batter Hasini Perera delivered a match-winning performance with a composed 52 not out off 59 balls. Her innings anchored Sri Lanka’s chase perfectly, allowing aggressive players around her to play freely. Perera’s calm presence at the crease ensured Sri Lanka never lost control of the run chase.
Final Result
Sri Lanka Women defeated West Indies Women by 9 wickets in the 3rd T20I Match 2026.
Sri Lanka chased 120 in just 17.4 overs, losing only one wicket.
Conclusion
Sri Lanka Women’s dominant victory highlights their excellent balance between experienced leadership and emerging talent. Their bowlers have consistently controlled matches, while the batting lineup continues to deliver under pressure.
For West Indies Women, the defeat raises concerns about their batting consistency and ability to defend modest totals. They will need stronger performances from their top order to remain competitive in upcoming matches.
With Sri Lanka building strong momentum in the series, the visitors appear well positioned to maintain their advantage and potentially secure the series in the remaining fixtures.
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