WI-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI: Head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

West Indies Women will take on Sri Lanka Women in the first ODI on February 20 at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. Both teams will be eager to start the series with a strong performance.

West Indies Women are currently ranked ninth in the ODI rankings. They have not contested a 50-over game since June 2025, when they face South Africa in a home series and were beaten 2-1. The squad will be eager to regain their rhythm quickly. With experienced players like Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, and Deandra Dottin in their side, they would hope to make the most of home conditions.

Sri Lanka Women, led by Chamari Athapaththu, are the sixth-best team in ODIs. The most recent ODI they played was the World Cup, where they ended fifth and just fell short of the semi-final. Sri Lanka have gone the right way in recent times and will be looking to continue that in this series. Their batting has been steady and their spinners may hold the key.

WI-W vs SL-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

Matches Played: 35
West Indies Women Won: 18
Sri Lanka Women Won: 17
Tied / No Result: 0

WI-W vs SL-W: Pitch Report

The National Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to favor the spinners, especially when the ball gets older. Batters will need patience and must work hard for runs. Quick running between the wickets will be important. Teams that keep wickets in hand can score more in the final overs.

WI-W vs SL-W: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women (WI-W):

Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushini Nuthyanganha (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera