Match Preview – West Indies vs Sri Lanka( WI vs SL ), Dream11 Prediction, 3rd ODI Match. Who Will Win, On June 9, 2026

Match Details:

• Match: West Indies vs Sri Lanka( WI vs SL ), 3rd ODI Match, Australia tour of Pakistan 2026
• Date and Time: June 9,  07:30 pm GMT / 01:00 am IST / 02:30 pm local time
• Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

WI vs SL Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – West Indies

Who will win the match? – Sri Lanka

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Preview:

West Indies( WI ) is set to face Sri Lanka( SL ) in their 3rd ODI match during the Australia tour of Pakistan 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the Sabina Park on Tuesday, June 9.

West Indies suffered a disappointing 41-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first ODI, falling short while chasing a target of 304. The hosts will now be under pressure to bounce back and level the three-match series at Sabina Park in front of their home crowd.

Their batting showed moments of resistance but lacked consistency throughout the chase. Captain Shai Hope led the effort with a composed 56 off 66 balls, while opener Justin Greaves provided a solid start with 45 off 38 deliveries. In the middle order, Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie added 33 and 22 respectively, but West Indies were eventually bowled out for 262.

With the ball, West Indies had flashes of promise but could not contain Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, and Roston Chase picked up two wickets each. Seales was expensive, conceding 67 runs in his 10 overs, while Forde and Chase kept things relatively tighter. Chase’s wickets of Pathum Nissanka and Pavan Rathnayake were key moments, but overall the attack struggled as Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph, and Gudakesh Motie all went wicketless.

For West Indies to level the series, they will need a more complete performance from both their frontline pacers and spin options, especially in home conditions.

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Sri Lanka, meanwhile, continued their strong start to the Caribbean tour after a series loss to England, securing a 41-run win and taking a 1–0 lead in the series. They posted a competitive 303/7 from their 50 overs, built around a fluent 79 off 103 balls from Pathum Nissanka and a quick 72 off 62 balls from captain Kusal Mendis.

There were also valuable contributions in the middle order, with Pavan Rathnayake scoring 24, Charith Asalanka making 45 off 44, and Janith Liyanage adding a brisk 44 off 29 balls to push the total past 300.

With the ball, Dushmantha Chameera was the standout performer, leading the attack with 4 wickets for 67 runs, including the important scalps of Shai Hope and Roston Chase. Maheesh Theekshana supported well with two wickets, while Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Charith Asalanka chipped in with one wicket each to seal a well-rounded team victory.

WI vs SL Possible Playing XI:

West Indies: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga.

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WI vs SL Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bat first.

WI vs SL Pitch Report:

The pitch at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica is expected to offer a good balance between bat and ball in ODI cricket. Fast bowlers are likely to enjoy some assistance with the new ball, thanks to the venue’s characteristic pace and bounce, particularly during the opening overs. As the innings progresses, the surface generally settles down, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence and build substantial partnerships. Spinners can also come into play during the middle overs by varying their pace and using the surface’s occasional grip. Teams batting first typically aim for a score of 280-300, while totals above 320 are often considered highly competitive. Overall, the pitch should provide an entertaining contest, rewarding disciplined bowling early on and positive stroke play throughout the innings.

WI vs SL Weather Report:

The weather at Sabina Park, Kingston, on June 9 at 2:30 PM local time is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures likely around 30–32°C. Conditions should be a mix of strong sunshine and passing cloud cover, typical of Caribbean afternoon weather. There is a moderate chance of brief, isolated showers, but no major or prolonged rain interruption is currently expected. A light breeze may offer slight relief from the humidity, though playing conditions will still feel warm and challenging. Overall, the forecast suggests mostly playable conditions with a small risk of short weather interruptions during the match.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings Expected Score: 270–310 runs

2nd Innings Expected Score: 260–290 runs

Key Notes:

Hot and humid conditions in Kingston will make it physically demanding for players, especially in the afternoon.

Sabina Park usually offers a good batting surface with true bounce, allowing stroke play once batters settle.

Sea breeze may assist new-ball bowlers early with slight movement.
Afternoon showers are possible, which could interrupt play and bring DLS into consideration.

Dew factor expected later in the evening, which may make gripping the ball harder and slightly favor the chasing side.

Powerplay performance will be crucial, as set batters can accelerate strongly on this ground.

A first-innings total above 280 is likely to be competitive, while anything under 260 could be below par depending on conditions.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Full Squad:

West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (c), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan.