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.

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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

The first ODI match between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women will be played at the National Cricket Stadium, St. George's on 20 February.  Hayley Matthews is going to be the captain of the West Indies team and they have a very strong squad for this series. 

On the other hand, Chamari Athapaththu will lead Sri Lanka Women and have a good squad with most senior players available. Sri Lanka Women won the head-to-head match against the West Indies Women by 160 runs. This should be a closely contested game and we can expect plenty of fireworks. 

Also Read: AUS vs OMN Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 40th Match | Who Will Win?

WI-W vs SL-W Match Details

• Match: West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st ODI 

• Date: 20th February 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St. George's

• Live Streaming: FanCode

WI-W vs SL-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - National Cricket Stadium

The surface for this game will probably provide something for slower bowlers throughout the innings, making stroke play difficult. 

Top Batters to Watch – WI-W vs SL-W

• Hayley Matthews (WI-W): 3074 runs in ODI

• Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W): 4045 runs in ODI

• Stafanie Taylor (WI-W): 5873 runs in ODI

Top Bowlers to Watch – WI-W vs SL-W

• Hayley Matthews (WI-W): 125 wickets in ODI

• Stafanie Taylor (WI-W): 155 wickets in ODI

• Afy Fletcher (WI-W): 111 wickets in ODI

WI-W vs SL-W Recent Form

WI-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SL-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 220-225

• Match Result: WI-W to win

Scenario 2: If WI-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 250–270

• Match Result: WI-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

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WI-W vs SL-W Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women 

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

Sri Lanka Women 

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

Why West Indies Women Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order

• Good all-rounder players 

• Chinelle Henry form 

WI-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our WI-W vs SL-W today match prediction, West Indies Women are the favourites to win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry will be key players to watch out for.

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