West Indies vs Sri Lanka Prediction & Match Preview – 3rd T20I, Sabina Park
Match summary
West Indies and Sri Lanka meet again at Sabina Park for the 3rd T20I. Our preview covers the likely XIs, squads, pitch behaviour and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026 |
| Date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | West Indies |
| Toss pick | West Indies |
Matches in this series
Match preview
The T20I series moves to its third game at Sabina Park, where West Indies will rely on a batting order that runs deep. Shai Hope leads, with Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford and Rovman Powell all expected to feature, and Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein and Shamar Joseph supplying plenty of bowling options.
Sri Lanka, captained by Kusal Mendis, have a top order built around Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis, with Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga providing all-round strength. Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga and Maheesh Theekshana are the main bowling options in our likely XI.
Sabina Park tends to favour strokeplay thanks to its bounce, carry and fast outfield, though the new ball can still bring seam movement early on. Both teams have explosive hitters, so the powerplay is likely to be a major deciding factor, and defending a total in the high 160s may be a tough job.
Sabina Park usually produces a fairly balanced T20 surface with a slight edge for fast bowlers early on. There is good pace and bounce, and seamers can get movement with the new ball, particularly under humid or evening conditions. Batting becomes easier as the innings goes on thanks to a quick outfield, while spinners may help in the middle overs if it slows. Scores of 165–180 are often competitive.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–180 | – |
| Second innings | 160–175 | – |
West Indies
West Indies are at home with a deep batting order and a good mix of pace and spin, so we give them the edge.
Toss pick: West Indies
FAQ
Who is expected to win the 3rd T20I?
Our preview picks West Indies, who have a deep lineup and a good pace and spin mix on home soil.
What is a competitive score at Sabina Park?
A first-innings total of around 165–180 is generally seen as competitive, though 170 may not be fully safe against two hard-hitting sides.
Where is the match played?
At Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on 15 June 2026.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
West Indies
- Brandon King
- Shai Hopec, wk
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Roston Chase
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rovman Powell
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Shamar Joseph
- Shamar Springer
Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendisc, wk
- Kamil Mishara
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dasun Shanaka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Eshan Malinga
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of West Indies and Sri Lanka that we covered.