West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women ODI Match 2026 – Full Match Report
The third ODI of the Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies 2026 produced a thrilling finish as West Indies Women's Cricket Team defeated Sri Lanka Women's National Cricket Team by 6 wickets at the National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka Women chose to bat first and posted 217/7 in 50 overs, anchored by a brilliant 70 from Harshitha Samarawickrama and a valuable unbeaten 45 from Kavisha Dilhari.
However, the match belonged to West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who delivered a match-winning century. Her magnificent 100 off 119 balls guided the hosts to victory with four overs to spare.
The win helped West Indies finish the series on a positive note after Sri Lanka had already secured the series lead earlier.
Match Overview
The third ODI in Grenada offered a competitive contest between bat and ball as both teams looked to finish the series strongly. Sri Lanka, batting first, built their innings through patience and partnerships. Harshitha Samarawickrama anchored the middle order with a composed 70, ensuring Sri Lanka maintained stability after early wickets.
Late contributions from Kavisha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari helped Sri Lanka push their total beyond 200, setting a competitive target of 218.
West Indies’ chase started with early setbacks as they lost two quick wickets. However, captain Hayley Matthews steadied the innings and controlled the tempo of the chase. Her partnership with experienced batter Stafanie Taylor played a crucial role in rebuilding the innings.
Matthews eventually reached a well-deserved century, leading the hosts toward victory. Chinelle Henry and Deandra Dottin finished the job comfortably, helping West Indies secure a convincing six-wicket win.
Quick Info
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Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada
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Date: February 25, 2026
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Time: 9:30 AM Local Time
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Player to Watch: Hayley Matthews
1st Innings – Sri Lanka Women Batting
Sri Lanka Women began cautiously but lost captain Chamari Athapaththu early in the innings. Opener Hasini Perera contributed 27 runs before being dismissed by Hayley Matthews.
The highlight of the innings came from Harshitha Samarawickrama, who played a composed knock of 70 runs from 112 balls, anchoring the middle order. Her innings included seven boundaries and helped stabilize the Sri Lankan batting lineup.
Vishmi Gunaratne also contributed 26 runs, while Kavisha Dilhari played an important finishing role with an unbeaten 45 from 58 balls.
West Indies bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, with Matthews and Karishma Ramharack picking up key wickets.
Top Performers – 1st Innings
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka Women | 70 | 112 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | Sri Lanka Women | 45* | 58 |
| Hasini Perera | Sri Lanka Women | 27 | 34 |
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | West Indies Women | 2 | 33 |
| Karishma Ramharack | West Indies Women | 2 | 39 |
Sri Lanka concluded their innings at 217/7, setting a target of 218 for the hosts.
2nd Innings – West Indies Women Chase
The West Indies chase began shakily as they lost Qiana Joseph and Shemaine Campbelle early. However, captain Hayley Matthews took control of the innings with calm and authority.
Her partnership with Stafanie Taylor stabilized the chase, adding over 120 runs and shifting momentum toward the hosts.
Matthews played a brilliant captain’s knock, scoring 100 runs from 119 balls, including 13 boundaries and one six. Her century was the turning point of the match.
After Matthews’ dismissal, Chinelle Henry and Deandra Dottin ensured there were no further surprises, guiding West Indies comfortably to the target in 46 overs.
Top Performers – 2nd Innings
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | West Indies Women | 100 | 119 |
| Stafanie Taylor | West Indies Women | 38 | 70 |
| Chinelle Henry | West Indies Women | 32* | 48 |
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malki Madara | Sri Lanka Women | 2 | 33 |
| Inoka Ranaweera | Sri Lanka Women | 1 | 39 |
Top Performer – Player of the Match
Hayley Matthews – 100 runs
Hayley Matthews delivered an outstanding captain’s performance with both bat and ball. Her century anchored the run chase and ensured West Indies crossed the target comfortably. In addition, she also contributed with the ball by taking two important wickets earlier in the match.
Final Result
West Indies Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 6 wickets.
Conclusion
Although West Indies secured victory in the third ODI, Sri Lanka Women still claimed the series advantage thanks to their earlier wins. The final match demonstrated the resilience of the West Indies side and the leadership of Hayley Matthews.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will take confidence from their strong performances earlier in the series, particularly their disciplined bowling and consistent middle-order batting.
With both teams showcasing emerging talent and experienced leadership, future encounters between these two sides promise to deliver equally exciting cricket.
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