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Sri Lanka Women vs West Indies Women ODI Match 2026
The opening match of the Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies 2026 produced a thrilling contest as Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team edged past West Indies Women's Cricket Team by 10 runs in a closely fought ODI at the National Cricket Stadium, St George's in Grenada.
Sri Lanka Women posted a competitive total of 240/6 in 50 overs, anchored by impressive half-centuries from Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama. West Indies fought back strongly in the chase through experienced batter Stafanie Taylor and Jannillea Glasgow, but disciplined bowling from Sri Lanka sealed a dramatic victory.
The standout performance came from spinner Inoka Ranaweera, whose four wickets proved decisive as Sri Lanka successfully defended their total and took a 1–0 lead in the ODI series.
Match Overview
The first ODI of the series delivered everything cricket fans expect from a competitive international clash—steady batting, crucial partnerships, and a tense finish. After being put in to bat by West Indies, Sri Lanka Women focused on building a stable innings. Openers laid a solid foundation before the middle order added valuable runs to reach a challenging score of 240.
Hasini Perera’s patient 61 and Harshitha Samarawickrama’s composed 66 formed the backbone of Sri Lanka’s innings. Late contributions from Kavisha Dilhari and Dewmi Vihanga added crucial momentum in the final overs.
In response, West Indies began cautiously but lost early wickets that disrupted their momentum. Veteran batter Stafanie Taylor steadied the chase with a well-crafted 66, while Jannillea Glasgow’s 50 kept the match alive. However, Sri Lanka’s bowlers held their nerve in the closing overs, eventually dismissing West Indies for 230 in 49.4 overs, sealing a narrow but well-earned victory.
Quick Info
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Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada
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Date: February 20, 2026
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Time: 9:30 AM Local Time
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Player to Watch: Inoka Ranaweera
1st Innings – Sri Lanka Women Batting
Sri Lanka Women built their innings carefully, focusing on partnerships rather than aggressive scoring early on. Opener Hasini Perera played a crucial role, scoring 61 runs from 86 balls, providing stability at the top of the order.
Middle-order batter Harshitha Samarawickrama continued the momentum with a composed 66 off 105 balls, ensuring Sri Lanka maintained control through the middle overs. Quick contributions from Nilakshika Silva and Kavisha Dilhari accelerated the scoring towards the end of the innings.
West Indies bowlers tried to restrict the scoring, with captain Hayley Matthews and Karishma Ramharack picking up important wickets.
Top Performers – 1st Innings
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasini Perera | Sri Lanka Women | 61 | 86 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka Women | 66 | 105 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | Sri Lanka Women | 22 | 21 |
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | West Indies Women | 2 | 46 |
| Karishma Ramharack | West Indies Women | 2 | 57 |
Sri Lanka finished with 240/6, a competitive total that required disciplined bowling to defend.
2nd Innings – West Indies Women Chase
Chasing 241, West Indies Women struggled early as they lost two quick wickets, including captain Hayley Matthews. The early setbacks forced the middle order to rebuild the innings carefully.
Stafanie Taylor stepped up with a crucial 66-run knock, guiding the team through the middle overs. Her partnership with Jannillea Glasgow was the highlight of the chase, adding valuable runs and bringing West Indies back into contention.
Glasgow played an impressive innings of 50 runs, keeping the scoreboard moving. However, Sri Lanka’s spin attack proved difficult to handle during the final phase of the match.
Spinner Inoka Ranaweera delivered a match-winning spell, picking up four wickets, including key breakthroughs that halted West Indies’ momentum. Despite a late effort from Aaliyah Alleyne, the home side fell short by just 10 runs.
Top Performers – 2nd Innings
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafanie Taylor | West Indies Women | 66 | 83 |
| Jannillea Glasgow | West Indies Women | 50 | 67 |
| Aaliyah Alleyne | West Indies Women | 24* | 29 |
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inoka Ranaweera | Sri Lanka Women | 4 | 44 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | Sri Lanka Women | 3 | 49 |
Top Performer – Player of the Match
Inoka Ranaweera – 4 wickets
The experienced left-arm spinner played a decisive role in Sri Lanka’s victory. Ranaweera’s ability to break partnerships at crucial moments put pressure on West Indies’ batting lineup. Her four-wicket haul ensured that Sri Lanka maintained control during the chase and successfully defended their total.
Final Result
Sri Lanka Women defeated West Indies Women by 10 runs.
Conclusion
This victory gives Sri Lanka Women an early advantage in the ODI series, boosting their confidence as the tour continues. Their balanced performance with both bat and ball shows strong team coordination and strategic planning.
For West Indies Women, the match highlighted both resilience and missed opportunities. Despite strong individual performances from Stafanie Taylor and Jannillea Glasgow, the team will aim to improve their batting stability in the next match.
As the series progresses, fans can expect more competitive cricket between these two talented sides.
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