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Chase, Jangoo's century stand pushes Windies towards first innings lead

2026-06-26T22:35:55Z

Windies trail by 37 runs with sightings of variable bounce

Stumps, Day 2: West Indies 271 for 5 (Jangoo 78*, Chase 42*; Fernando 2-25) trail Sri Lanka 308 all out (de Silva 120, Chandimal 54; Greaves 3-39) by 37 runs

The West Indies have positioned themselves to build a first innings lead after ending Day 2 of the first Test trailing Sri Lanka by just 37 runs with five wickets in hand.

A century stand between Amir Jangoo and captain Roston Chase lifted the Caribbean side from 168 for 5 to 271 without further loss at stumps, responding to 308 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.

If Thursday’s opening day was marred by inconsistency from the West Indies fast bowlers, then Day 2 was a highlight reel of impatience from the Caribbean batters, with Jangoo as the outlier.

The left-hander was circumspect on his way to a maiden Test match fifty, which he fashioned into an unbeaten 78 at stumps. He first shared in a 52-run stand for the fourth wicket with Joshua Da Silva before partnering with Chase – whose 42 not out is his highest score in 16 innings – for a tide-turning unbroken 103-run stay.

The pair batted the entirety of the final session, negotiating variable bounce and defying a determined and largely disciplined Sri Lankan attack, earning the right to return to the crease on Day 3.

Roston Chase and Amir Jangoo (AFP/Getty Images)

Windies seamers claim 10 wickets despite mixed performance on opening day

2026-06-25T22:52:03Z

Stumps, Day 1: West Indies 0 without loss trail Sri Lanka 308 all out (de Silva 120, Chandimal 54; Greaves 3-39) by 308 runs

Pacers err short as Da Silva spills three chances

The West Indies prised five wickets in the final session to dismiss Sri Lanka for 308 on Thursday’s opening day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda. Justin Greaves was the pick of the Caribbean bowlers (3/39), with all three of his wickets coming post-lunch.

Opener John Campbell then faced Asitha Fernando’s lone over with Brandon King as a spectator at the other end, as the hosts ended the day without losing a wicket.

Among Greaves’ successes was the big scalp of captain Dhananjaya de Silva, who fell after constructing a brilliant 120. de Silva’s knock helped his team to their highest score on the first day of a Test against the West Indies.

The Sri Lankan top and middle-order countered each breakthrough with a crucial partnership, admittedly aided by the West Indian seamers’ struggles with lengths throughout the day.

The veteran Kemar Roach began proceedings by having Pathum Nissanka taken at short leg by Amir Jangoo with the final delivery of the first over of the contest for his 295th Test wicket.

Jayden Seales reacts to a dropped catch (AFP/Getty Images)

T20 World Cup: Windies suffer semi-final setback after 38-run loss to England

2026-06-24T22:33:16Z

England 186 for 7 (Wyatt-Hodge 65, Knight 43; Munisar 2-42) beat West Indies 148 for 5 (Henry 51*, Claxton 21; Dean 2-31) by 38 runs

The West Indies’ hopes of advancing to the semi-final stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup suffered a setback following a 38-run loss to England at Lord’s today.

The Caribbean side were unable to keep up with the required run-rate, only managing 148 for 5 in their chase of 187, despite Chinelle Henry's half-century.

It was all action in the powerplay, after the West Indies had won the toss and elected to field. Amy Jones (8) struck two quick boundaries but was dismissed in the first over by Henry.

Wyatt-Hodge took Henry’s next over for 17 as the seamer struggled to adjust to the Lord’s slope in the West Indies’ first-ever game at the Home of Cricket.

Hayley Matthews (Getty Images)

Back in Maroon: Joshua Da Silva Ready for a Second Chance

2026-06-22T21:38:05Z

Nearly two years after last donning the maroon to represent the Caribbean, Joshua Da Silva is on the verge of a return to the West Indies playing XI following his selection in the 15-man squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Antigua.

Da Silva played 33 consecutive Test matches before losing his place to Tevin Imlach ahead of the tour of Pakistan in January 2025. He subsequently missed series against Australia, India and New Zealand.

However, a strong return to form in regional cricket has put the Trinidadian wicketkeeper-batter back in contention. Across the last two West Indies Championship seasons, Da Silva amassed 996 runs, including a maiden double century this year, strengthening the case for his recall.

Now set for a return behind the stumps, the 28-year-old is understandably delighted to be back among his teammates and is relishing the opportunity to once again represent the people of the Caribbean.

“It’s been really good coming back into the team. I've been accepted and mingling with everyone like I’ve been here for the last couple of years, so it feels like I have not been away for very long”, Da Silva said. “I went back to first class cricket, did what I had to do, scored runs and got another opportunity, so I’m trying to make the most of it.”

Joshua Da Silva (CWI)

T20 World Cup: Windies go three from three with 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka

2026-06-21T13:48:37Z

West Indies 99 for 5 (Taylor 27*, Matthews 17; Dilhari 2-22) beat Sri Lanka 98 all out (Nilakshika 30, Dilhari 21; Matthews 3-15) by 5 wickets

The West Indies remain perfect at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after holding on to beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets and claim a third consecutive win in Bristol earlier today.

Following a near-perfect bowling display led by captain Hayley Matthews, the Caribbean side survived a scare to chase a low total, earning a victory that puts them tied on six points with Group 2 leaders England.

Their chase of 99 began shakily with Deandra Dottin having to pull out a dive to make her ground at the striker’s end on the fifth delivery of the first over.

The nervous start was amplified by a few crucial stops in the field from Sri Lanka, which culminated when Matthews was run out for a run-a-ball 17 via direct hit from the arm of Nilakshika Silva.

Sri Lanka claimed a second when Dottin’s struggle of an innings (16 from 14 balls) was ended on the final delivery of the powerplay with Windies 36 for two. It could have been worse two balls later had wicketkeeper Kaushini Nuthyangana not dropped Shemaine Campbelle on nought.

Hayley Matthews (ICC/Getty Images)

T20 World Cup: Taylor, spinners help Windies edge Scotland by 7 runs

2026-06-18T23:06:41Z

West Indies 153 for 6 (Taylor 47*, Campbelle 36; Fraser 2-34) beat Scotland 146 all out (Carter 59, Lister 33; Alleyne 3-11) by 7 runs

Stafanie Taylor’s heroics with the bat and Aaliyah Alleyne’s death bowling saw the West Indies squeeze past a spirited Scotland by seven runs at Headingley.

Taylor rescued the West Indies after they had slipped to 85 for five, with a 19-ball 47 to see her side post 153 for six.

Darcey Carter survived a cramp and being dropped twice to post 59, but it proved in vain as she was the first of three Alleyne wickets in the penultimate over as the West Indies held on to secure their second win of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The sixth-ranked West Indies were put into bat, and the match was evenly poised into the fifth over before Scotland asserted their dominance as Katherine Fraser took a stunning high catch and landed centimetres from the boundary to dismiss Qiana Joseph for 13.

Fraser then bowled the dangerous Hayley Matthews for 14 as the West Indies struggled to find impetus, with Scotland exemplary with the ball and in the field.

Deitz vows West Indies will be at their ‘best’ for Scotland World Cup clash

2026-06-18T03:04:09Z

Shane Deitz has promised his West Indies side will be at their best as they take on Scotland in their second ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match.

Both teams head to Headingley off the back of impressive wins, with the Windies defeating defending champions New Zealand in a thriller.

Scotland earned their first-ever World Cup win by beating Ireland, and Deitz knows their opponents will be aiming for a big impact after a tough six-wicket loss to the West Indies in the 2024 edition of the tournament.

“We had a pretty good win against them last time,” the Windies head coach said. “We bowled first, we restricted them a bit, and then Deandra (Dottin) went in and smacked a few and got us over the line with a good net run-rate.

“But we've played them in ODI cricket since then, and they've got a few new players, but I also think a lot of players are playing in the English game, and they will be a much harder test than they were last time.

“They had a great win, so they'll be flying high and full of confidence. They've got some good players all around, a good mix, they hit different areas.

Da Silva recalled for Sri Lanka Tests, axed Imlach to lead Select XI

2026-06-17T12:55:23Z

The West Indies has recalled wicketkeeper-batter Joshua Da Silva for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from June 25 to July 7.

Da Silva, who amassed 996 runs across the last two seasons of the West Indies Championship, returns to the Roston Chase-led side alongside Amir Jangoo, the second-highest scorer from this year’s Championship.

The series signals the start of the final stretch of the current World Test Championship cycle, which the Caribbean side will conclude this year with a home Test series against Pakistan and a two-match series tour of Bangladesh.

West Indies Test Squad vs Sri Lanka

Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales

Jamaica Empress drafts Taylor and Henry ahead of 2026 WCPL

2026-06-15T18:07:19Z

The local player squads for the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) have now been confirmed following the completion of the Player Draft. The tournament will expand to four teams in 2026, with the Jamaica Empress joining the competition for the first time.

The draft process was adjusted this year to accommodate the addition of the Jamaica Empress. As part of the process, each franchise was allocated one Heritage player from its home territory:

Barbados Tridents – Hayley Matthews

Jamaica Empress – Chinelle Henry

Guyana Amazon Warriors – Shemaine Campbelle

Trinbago Knight Riders – Karishma Ramharack

Following the allocation of these Heritage players, the three existing franchises were permitted to protect two additional players from their 2025 squads. Once that process was completed, the Jamaica Empress selected two players from the remaining draft pool.

Sammy credits ‘smart’ cricket for series 2-1 win over Sri Lanka

2026-06-15T13:09:01Z

West Indies 170 for 5 (Rutherford 54, Powell 33; Hasaranga 2-17) beat Sri Lanka 169 all out (Wellalage 43, Mishara 28; Joseph 5-33) by 5 wickets

Prior to Sunday’s thrilling 5-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, which handed them a 2-1 victory, the West Indies hadn’t won a T20 International series since last October. And with a required run rate of 15.0 at the end of the 16th over, they were staring down the barrel of a fifth consecutive defeat.

It took three maximums off Dushmantha Chameera’s 17th over—two from the bat of Sherfane Rutherford and one from Rovman Powell's—to drag the rate back to two runs per ball.

The pair fashioned an 81-run (53 balls) fifth-wicket partnership to take the score from 53 for four in the ninth to put the West Indies in with a chance, needing 36 from the final three overs. Theirs was a partnership dotted with missed opportunities, but the important thing for the hosts is that they stuck around long enough to punish Sri Lanka for their errors.

Rutherford, who was dropped twice, saw the chase through to the tune of 54 unbeaten runs (40 balls). And while Powell’s 27-ball 33 reads as a less polished knock, it was constructed on the back of three maximums, which kept Windies afloat.

“You've got to build good habits, and winning is a habit,” said captain Shai Hope.