West Indies vs Sri Lanka Prediction & Match Preview – 2nd ODI, Kingston
Match summary
Our preview of the 2nd ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park on 7 June 2026: form guide, likely XIs, pitch, weather and scores.
Match details
| Match | West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2026 |
| Date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm local |
| Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Sri Lanka |
| Toss pick | West Indies |
Matches in this series
Match preview
West Indies go into the second ODI trailing 1–0 and needing a response at home. In the opener they were chasing 304 and were bowled out for 262, a 41-run defeat. Captain Shai Hope made 56 off 66 balls and Justin Greaves hit 45 off 38, while Roston Chase (33) and Gudakesh Motie (22) added useful runs, but the innings never gathered enough momentum.
With the ball, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales and Chase took two wickets apiece, though Seales conceded 67 from his ten overs. Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph and Motie all went without a wicket, so the hosts will want sharper work from both their pacers and their spinners.
Sri Lanka arrive in good heart after a series loss to England, having made 303/7 in the first game. Pathum Nissanka scored 79 off 103, captain Kusal Mendis struck 72 off 62, Charith Asalanka made 45 off 44 and Janith Liyanage hit 44 off 29. Dushmantha Chameera led the attack with 4 for 67, including Hope and Chase, and Maheesh Theekshana added two wickets. A well-rounded display like that makes Sri Lanka the side to beat.
Sabina Park is expected to offer a fair balance between bat and ball. The new ball usually gets pace and bounce, so seamers can be rewarded early, after which the surface settles and lets batters build partnerships. Spinners can come into play in the middle overs through variations of pace and occasional grip. Sides batting first normally look for 280–300, and anything beyond 320 is considered highly competitive.
Kingston is likely to be hot and humid around the 2:30 pm local start, with temperatures of roughly 30–33°C and a mix of sun and passing cloud. Brief afternoon showers or an isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out, which could bring DLS into play, while a light sea breeze may offer a little relief.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 270–310 | – |
| Second innings | 260–290 | – |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka took the opener by 41 runs after posting 303/7, and their batting depth and Dushmantha Chameera’s four-wicket haul give them the edge.
Toss pick: West Indies
FAQ
Who is likely to win the 2nd ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka?
Our preview favours Sri Lanka, who lead the series 1–0 after winning the opener by 41 runs.
What is a good first-innings score at Sabina Park?
Around 280–300 is a solid target, and a total above 320 is regarded as highly competitive.
Where is the match being played?
The game is at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, with a 2:30 pm local start on 7 June 2026.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
West Indies
- John Campbell
- Justin Greaves
- Keacy Carty
- Shai Hopec, wk
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Roston Chase
- Matthew Forde
- Gudakesh Motie
- Alzarri Joseph
- Shamar Joseph
- Jayden Seales
Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kamindu Mendis
- Kusal Mendisc, wk
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Charith Asalanka
- Janith Liyanage
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Milan Rathnayake
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Asitha Fernando
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of West Indies and Sri Lanka that we covered.