Here is a look at some key moments of timeline & scorecard of the first T20 international between West Indies Cricket team vs Sri Lanka national cricket team which was played in Jamaica on June.
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets and take a 1-0 lead.
West Indies Cricket team vs Sri Lanka national cricket team 2026 match timeline first T20I June 2026
Sri Lanka win the toss and elect to bat first.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis start quickly and add 43.
Jason Holder removes Nissanka and Lasith Croospulle for a first ball duck.
Pavan Rathnayake and Kusal Mendis fall soon after as the visitors are reduced to 65/4.
The pair of Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka steady the ship and add 59, before the latter departs for 22.
Kamindu scores a quickfire 51(39), to take Sri Lanka to 147/9 in their 20 overs.
Brandon King and Shai Hope start quickly in the chase and add 67.
Wanindu Hasaranga cleans up King for a quickfire 22 ball-37.
Skipper Hope scores a quickfire 65(54)
Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase score brief cameos.
Rovman Powell hits the winning runs to secure a 7 wicket win and 4 balls to spare.
Player of the match- Jason Holder
