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West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026

West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026 

The 2nd Test match between the West Indies and Sri Lanka, part of the Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026, is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Match Details

  • Date: July 3 – July 7, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM Local time / 2:00 PM GMT
  • Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
  • Series Status: West Indies leads the 2-match series 1-0
  • WTC Impact: Part of the ICC World Test Championship (2025–2027) cycle.

Team Squads with their playing role 

The official squads for the 2nd Test of the 2026 Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies include the following player roles: 

West Indies Test Squad

Led by all-rounder Roston Chase, the West Indies squad features a deep batting lineup with three wicketkeeping options who featured heavily in their dominant 1st Test victory.

West Indies Test Squad

Official West Indies Test squad led by captain Roston Chase

West Indies Test Squad

#PlayerRole
1Roston Chase (C)All-rounder
2Jomel Warrican (VC)Bowler (Left-arm Orthodox)
3John CampbellOpening Batter
4Tagenarine ChanderpaulOpening Batter
5Brandon KingTop-order Batter
6Amir JangooWicketkeeper Batter
7Joshua Da SilvaWicketkeeper Batter
8Shai HopeWicketkeeper Batter
9Justin GreavesAll-rounder
10Kavem HodgeAll-rounder
11Alzarri JosephBowler (Right-arm Fast)
12Shamar JosephBowler (Right-arm Fast)
13Kemar RoachBowler (Right-arm Fast-medium)
14Jayden SealesBowler (Right-arm Fast-medium)
15Anderson PhillipBowler (Right-arm Fast-medium)

Sri Lanka Test Squad

Dhananjaya de Silva leads a transitional squad looking to bounce back in Antigua, utilizing a spin-heavy attack mixed with prominent top-order stroke makers.

Sri Lanka Test Squad

Official Sri Lanka Test squad led by captain Dhananjaya de Silva

Sri Lanka Test Squad

#PlayerRole
1Dhananjaya de Silva (C)All-rounder (Off-spin)
2Kamindu Mendis (VC)All-rounder (Ambidextrous Spin)
3Pathum NissankaTop-order Batter
4Pasindu SooriyabandaraBatter
5Dinesh ChandimalWicketkeeper Batter
6Kusal MendisWicketkeeper Batter
7Nishan MadushkaWicketkeeper Batter
8Lahiru UdaraWicketkeeper Batter
9Sonal DinushaBowling All-rounder
10Ramesh MendisAll-rounder (Off-spin)
11Prabath JayasuriyaBowler (Left-arm Orthodox)
12Asitha FernandoBowler (Right-arm Medium-fast)
13Vishwa FernandoBowler (Left-arm Medium-fast)
14Lahiru KumaraBowler (Right-arm Fast)
15Kasun RajithaBowler (Right-arm Medium-fast)
16Milan RathnayakeBowler (Right-arm Medium-fast)
17Isitha WijesunderaBowler / All-rounder

Today’s Match Prediction

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Winning Percentage

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Match: West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test
Format: Test Match
West Indies Winning Chances: 65.0%
Sri Lanka Winning Chances: 20.0%
Draw Chances: 15.0%

Prediction Analysis:
West Indies are strongly favoured to win the 2nd Test after their dominant performance in the series opener. Following a crushing innings and 217-run victory in the first Test, the hosts carry significant momentum and confidence into the final match.

Their balanced bowling attack, home conditions, and commanding first-Test display provide a clear tactical advantage. Sri Lanka will need a major turnaround to level the series, while the possibility of a draw remains relatively low at 15%.

Overall Test Head-to-Head Record

In Test cricket history, Sri Lanka holds the head-to-head advantage over the West Indies, winning 11 of the 25 total matches played between the two nations. However, the West Indies have closed the gap slightly following their record-breaking innings victory in the opening match of the 2026 series.

All-Time Test Record Between West Indies & Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
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West Indies
25
Matches Played
25
11
Matches Won
5
5
Matches Lost
11
9
Drawn Matches
9
44%
Win Percentage
20%
Head-to-Head Summary: Sri Lanka and West Indies have faced each other in 25 Test matches. Sri Lanka hold the historical advantage with 11 victories, while West Indies have won 5 matches. The remaining 9 Tests ended in draws, highlighting several closely contested encounters between the two sides over the years.

Weather Forecast 

2nd Test Weather Forecast

Temperature
29–31°C
Sky Condition
Mostly Cloudy with Passing Showers
Rain Chance
25–60%
Match Outlook
Weather Interruptions Possible
Game Impact: The weather forecast for the 2nd Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium suggests warm and humid conditions throughout the five-day match. Periodic passing showers may lead to brief interruptions, although extended periods of play are still expected. Current conditions are mostly cloudy, 27°C (feels like 30°C), with 84% humidity and an easterly wind blowing at 18 mph.

Day 1 (Fri, Jul 3): Mostly cloudy, 30°C / 26°C, 25% chance of light showers.
On Saturday (Day 2): Rainy with passing showers, 30°C / 27°C, 55% chance of rain.
The third day (Sun, Jul 5): Rainy with scattered clouds, 31°C / 27°C, 40% chance of rain.
Day 4 (Mon, Jul 6): Rainy conditions with afternoon showers, 30°C / 26°C, 60% chance of rain.
Finishing on Day 5 (Tue, Jul 7): Rainy with intermittent drizzle, 29°C / 26°C, 50% chance of rain.

Match Conditions: Warm temperatures, high humidity, and occasional showers are expected throughout the Test. While rain may interrupt play at times, long spells of cricket remain likely between showers.

Match Outlook: A result is still achievable, but weather could influence the pace of the contest. Teams will need to make the most of dry periods as intermittent rain is forecast across multiple days.
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Disclaimer: The author provides this prediction based on analysis, research, and personal opinion. This content is for informational purposes only. Use it as a guide and make your own decisions before betting or drawing conclusions.