WI vs SL 2nd Test: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction

Get all details for WI vs SL 2nd Test: match timings, venue, probable playing XIs, key players to watch, live streaming info, pitch report, and expert tips.

WI vs SL 2nd Test: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction (Image Source: Google)

WI vs SL 2nd Test, Cricket Tips: Sri Lanka's tour of West Indies is coming to its end. Sri Lanka won the ODI series 1-0, and West Indies bounced back with a 2-1 T20I series win. The hosts carried their good form in the test series also and beat the visitors with a massive margin of an innings and 217 runs in the first test.

They have taken a 1-0 lead and will be aiming for the long-awaited series win in tests. It was their first win in the ongoing WTC cycle. Amir Jangroo scored 233 runs and won the MOTM award. Captain Roston Chase also scored 194. West Indies produced an all-round bowling display and recorded a dominating win.

Sri Lanka would be feeling the pressure. They crumbled badly with the bat. With the ball, the restricted West Indies for 168/5, but after that they had a record 401-run stand, and Sri Lanka couldn't recover from there. But to stay in the series, they need to win the upcoming test.

WI vs SL: Match Details

• Date: July 3-7, 2026 (Friday-Tuesday)
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

WI vs SL: Live Streaming Details

Indian fans can watch the second test on the FanCode streaming platform.

WI vs SL: Head-to-Head in Tests

• Total Matches: 25
• West Indies: 05
• Sri Lanka: 11
• No-result: 09

WI vs SL: Ground Pitch Report

As seen in the first game, there will be something in this wicket for everyone. Fast bowlers can get good pace from the wicket, but as the game goes on, the bounce can get uneven. The spinners will have their role. Meanwhile, batters who can stick to the crease can play long innings.

WI vs SL: Possible XIs

West Indies: Brandon King, John Campbell, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales

Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Sonal Dinusha, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando

WI vs SL: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Amir Jangoo scored his maiden double hundred in the game, and he will be hoping for another match-winning knock. For Sri Lanka, captain Dhananjaya de Silva scored a good century in the first innings and showed his good form.

Probable Bowler

Kemar Roach achieved the milestone of 300 test wickets in the first game. He was moving the ball well and took six wickets in the game. Milan Priyanath Rathnayake bowled a long spell and took five wickets. He was the only Sri Lankan who looked consistent with his line.

Today Match Prediction: After the first test, West Indies will be high on confidence. They also know these conditions better. Hence, we predict West Indies to win the second test.

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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.