WI vs SL 1st ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI

WI vs SL 1st ODI prediction, match preview, head-to-head record, pitch report, probable playing XI, players to watch, live streaming details and cricket tips.

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WI vs SL 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: West Indies and Sri Lanka will be up against each other in a three-match ODI series. It will be followed by two tests and three T20Is. The action will begin on Wednesday (June 3) at Sabina Park at 8 PM IST. Kusal Mendis has been reappointed as the white-ball captain for Sri Lanka.

He will look to start with a win. Shai Hope will be leading the home team. Both teams are preparing for the ODI World Cup 2026, and the road for preparation begins with this series. Wanindu Hasaranga is back for Sri Lanka, while Alzarri Joseph and Shimron Hetmyer are back for West Indies.

WI vs SL: Match Details

• Date: June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

WI vs SL: Live Streaming Details

The only option to watch the WI vs SL ODIs in India is through the FanCode mobile app or website.

WI vs SL: Head-to-Head in ODI

• Total Matches: 68
• West Indies: 32
• Sri Lanka: 33
• No-result: 03
• Tied: 00

WI vs SL: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket at Sabina Park is slow and low. The bounce here can be uneven as the game goes on. At the start, the new ball will swing and will get good bounce from the wicket. The team that has batted second here has won more matches.

WI vs SL: Possible XIs

West Indies: Ackeem Auguste, Shai Hope (c), Keacy Carty, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Ford, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kamil Mishara, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

WI vs SL: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Shai Hope and Pathum Nissanka are two premier batters for their respective teams. These two will be key players in this game.

Probable Best Bowler

Wanindu Hasaranga is back and will be a tough bowler to face. Gudakesh Motie holds the key for West Indies, who will get a good grip from this wicket.

Today Match Prediction: Both teams are on the same page. But Sri Lanka are looking more settled because of the combination of spin and pace bowlers they have. Hence, we predict Sri Lanka to win the first ODI.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.