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Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2026 1st T20I Full Commentary
Result · Jun 12 2026, Fri - 06:00 AM (IST)
SRI LANKA147/9
WEST INDIES149/3
West Indies won by 7 wickets
CRR:7.71
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OUT! Run Out. Shamar Joseph to Eshan Malinga. Length ball, down leg side backing away flick, Played in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Hope, by Joseph, fielded by King. That's the end of the first innings, and Sri Lanka have posted a competitive total after electing to bat first. The visitors started positively, but the dismissal of Pathum Nissanka triggered a collapse as they slipped from 43/1 to 65/4, handing the momentum to the hosts. Just when Sri Lanka were in danger of losing their way, Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Their stand helped Sri Lanka recover strongly and build a challenging total. Kamindu Mendis led the way with a composed half-century, finishing as the top scorer with 51 runs. For West Indies, Shamar Joseph and Jason Holder were outstanding with the ball, claiming three wickets apiece. Join us for the run chase shortly.
Shamar Joseph to Eshan Malinga. Half volley, off stump backing away Slog, mis-timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Hetmyer.
OUT! Run Out. Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Forde, by Hope. Responsible innings come to an end.
Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Forde.
Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis. Yorker, off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Forde.
Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis. Yorker, off stump moves in front Scoop, mis-timed to cover for no runs, fielded by King.
Jason Holder to Dushmantha Chameera. Short, wide outside off stump down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.
Jason Holder to Kamindu Mendis. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Shepherd.
Jason Holder to Dushmantha Chameera. Full toss, outside off stump down the track flick, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Joseph.
OUT! Caught. Jason Holder to Maheesh Theekshana. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Powell. Holder uses his variation brilliantly.
Jason Holder to Maheesh Theekshana. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.
Jason Holder to Maheesh Theekshana. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by Chase.
Shamar Joseph to Maheesh Theekshana. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
Shamar Joseph to Maheesh Theekshana. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by Chase.
OUT! Caught. Shamar Joseph to Wanindu Hasaranga. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Hope. Edged and gone.
APPEAL! Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis. Yorker, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Holder, appeal made for L.B.W. On-field call stays.
Shamar Joseph to Wanindu Hasaranga. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Played to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Chase.
Shamar Joseph to Kamindu Mendis. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rutherford.
Matthew Forde to Wanindu Hasaranga. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Matthew Forde to Kamindu Mendis. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rutherford.
SIX! Matthew Forde to Kamindu Mendis. Full toss, off stump down the track Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Matthew Forde to Kamindu Mendis. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Rutherford.
Matthew Forde to Kamindu Mendis. Off cutter short, down leg side down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Hope.
Matthew Forde to Wanindu Hasaranga. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
Roston Chase to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Powell.
Roston Chase to Wanindu Hasaranga. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Forde. Roston Chase gets his first tonight.
Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka. Quicker ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, Played to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Holder.
Roston Chase to Kamindu Mendis. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Joseph.
Roston Chase to Dasun Shanaka. Off break length ball, to leg down the track working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer.
SIX! Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. That's it! West Indies open their account on this tour with a deserved victory over Sri Lanka and take a 1-0 lead in the T20I series. Brandon King and Shai Hope laid the foundation with a 67-run opening stand, putting the hosts firmly in control. Sri Lanka fought back through some disciplined bowling after the dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer, making the chase a little tense. However, Shai Hope anchored the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 65 to guide West Indies home. Wanindu Hasaranga was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka with two wickets. Jason Holder is the Player of the Match.
Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by de Silva.
Dushmantha Chameera to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Rathnayake.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Rathnayake.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Dharmasena.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Dushmantha Chameera to Shai Hope. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
FOUR! Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Croospulle.
Wide Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope. Off cutter short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chameera.
Dilshan Madushanka to Shai Hope. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the front foot working, Played to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
Wide Dilshan Madushanka to Rovman Powell. Off cutter bouncer, wide down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Eshan Malinga to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Shanaka.
APPEAL! Eshan Malinga to Rovman Powell. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Mendis, appeal made for L.B.W. Sri Lanka lost the review.
OUT! Bowled. Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump moves in front Scoop, missed. Scratchy innings come to an end.
SIX! Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Wide Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Eshan Malinga to Roston Chase. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Eshan Malinga to Shai Hope. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run, run save by Mendis.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope. Quicker length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to point for no runs, run save by Chameera.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.
Maheesh Theekshana to Shai Hope. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Maheesh Theekshana to Roston Chase. Off break full toss, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Madushanka.
Dushmantha Chameera to Roston Chase. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Dharmasena.