West Indies vs Sri Lanka Prediction & Match Preview – 3rd ODI, Kingston
Match summary
Our preview of the 3rd ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park on 9 June 2026: form, probable XIs, pitch, weather and likely scores.
Match details
| Match | West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2026 |
| Date | 9 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
The series moves to its third ODI at Sabina Park, with West Indies seeking a response to their opening defeat. Chasing 304 in the first game, they were bowled out for 262, losing by 41 runs. Shai Hope made 56 off 66 balls and Justin Greaves 45 off 38, with Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie adding 33 and 22. The hosts will want more from their pace and spin options at home. This preview draws on the first ODI, and the second match is not covered here.
Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales and Chase took two wickets each in that game, although Seales gave away 67 in ten overs. Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph and Motie did not take a wicket.
Sri Lanka began their Caribbean tour, which followed a series loss to England, with a strong showing. They made 303/7, with Pathum Nissanka scoring 79 off 103 and captain Kusal Mendis 72 off 62, while Charith Asalanka (45 off 44) and Janith Liyanage (44 off 29) gave the innings a late push. Chameera led the bowling, Maheesh Theekshana took two, and Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga and Asalanka took one each. With that balance, Sri Lanka remain the side to beat.
Sabina Park should give a decent contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can expect some help from pace and bounce with the new ball, before the surface settles and rewards confident stroke play. Spinners can be useful in the middle overs by varying pace. Teams batting first generally target 280–300, with totals above 320 regarded as highly competitive.
Hot and humid conditions are expected at the 2:30 pm local start, with temperatures around 30–32°C, strong sunshine and passing cloud. There is a moderate chance of brief, isolated showers but no prolonged rain is forecast. A light breeze may offer some relief.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 270–310 | – |
| Second innings | 260–290 | – |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s batting depth and the bowling of Dushmantha Chameera and Maheesh Theekshana gave them a clear edge in the opener, and our preview still favours them.
Toss pick: West Indies
FAQ
When is the 3rd ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka?
It is on 9 June 2026 at Sabina Park, Kingston, starting at 2:30 pm local time.
Which Sri Lanka bowler stood out in the first ODI?
Dushmantha Chameera took 4 for 67, including the wickets of Shai Hope and Roston Chase.
Could rain interfere?
Brief isolated showers are possible, so a short interruption cannot be ruled out, though a full match is expected.
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
- Amir Jangoo
- 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
- Eshan Malinga
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of West Indies and Sri Lanka that we covered.