West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Preview & Squads

Sri Lanka announced their arrival in this series in emphatic fashion. They posted 303/7 batting first in the 1st ODI in Kingston and then bowled West Indies out for 262 in 49.2 overs to win by 41 runs. Kusal Mendis was the star with the bat, scoring a brilliant 72 off 62 balls to earn the Player of the Match award. West Indies showed fight in the chase but could never quite bridge the gap. Roston Chase was their standout performer, earning Cricinfo MVP honours for his efforts. Now West Indies face a must-win situation. Lose this one and the series is gone. This West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI preview covers everything you need to know before the first ball is bowled on June 6, 2026.

Recent Form of Both Teams

West Indies come into this match in deeply concerning form. Their last six completed ODI results all read as losses. They have lost to New Zealand three times, Bangladesh once, and now Sri Lanka in the series opener. That run of results shows a side struggling for consistency across all departments. West Indies desperately need a performance that brings confidence back to their camp.

Sri Lanka arrive at the 2nd ODI with genuine momentum. Their recent form reads L W L L W W across their last six matches. Back to back wins including the 1st ODI here in Kingston shows a team peaking at the right time. They beat England in the first ODI of their recent series and have now beaten West Indies convincingly. Sri Lanka are playing with real belief right now.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Record

Date	Result	Winner
03-Jun-2026	Sri Lanka won by 41 runs	Sri Lanka
26-Oct-2024	West Indies won by 8 wickets (DLS method)	West Indies
23-Oct-2024	Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (34 balls remaining)	Sri Lanka
20-Oct-2024	Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (DLS method)	Sri Lanka
07-Jul-2023	Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (34 balls remaining)	Sri Lanka

Players to Watch in West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI

Several key players from both sides could shape the outcome of the West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI in Kingston. Batters and bowlers from both camps are expected to play decisive roles across all phases of the match.

West Indies Players to Watch

Shai Hope captains West Indies and is by far their most important batter in current ODI cricket. He has scored 497 runs in 10 recent matches at an outstanding average of 71.00 and a strike rate of 95.76. Those numbers put him among the best ODI batters in the world right now. West Indies need a captain's innings from Hope in this must-win match. If he bats deep into the innings, West Indies give themselves a real chance of leveling this series.

Roston Chase was West Indies' best performer in the 1st ODI and earned Cricinfo MVP honours despite being on the losing side. He has scored 238 runs in 10 recent matches at an average of 26.44 and has taken 11 wickets at an economy of 4.63. His all-round contribution gives West Indies an extra dimension and he will be central to whatever plans the home side have for this match.

Jayden Seales is West Indies' most dangerous bowler in current ODI cricket. He has taken 21 wickets in 8 recent matches at a strike rate of 18.52 and an economy of 5.28. Those are exceptional numbers and show a bowler in the form of his life. Seales gives West Indies genuine hope with the ball and if he can make early inroads against Sri Lanka's top order, West Indies can get back into this series.

Shimron Hetmyer provides West Indies with explosive middle order batting. His ability to clear the boundary and score quickly in the final overs is a weapon West Indies must use effectively. A big knock from Hetmyer in the death overs could be the difference between a competitive total and another disappointing batting performance.

Sri Lanka Players to Watch

Kusal Mendis captains Sri Lanka and leads by example with the bat. He scored 72 off 62 balls in the 1st ODI and has accumulated 432 runs in 10 recent matches at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 85.88. He is Sri Lanka's most important batting asset in this series and West Indies will need a plan to dismiss him early if they want to restrict Sri Lanka to a chaseable total.

Pathum Nissanka is Sri Lanka's most consistent batter in recent ODI cricket. He has scored 486 runs in 10 recent matches at an average of 48.60 and a strike rate of 85.71. Nissanka provides Sri Lanka with a solid foundation at the top of the order and his ability to build long innings makes him extremely difficult to bowl to once he settles in.

Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the most dangerous all-rounders in ODI cricket. His leg spin is difficult to read and he contributes valuable runs lower down the order. On a Kingston surface that can offer turn, Hasaranga could be the key bowling weapon Sri Lanka use to dismantle West Indies' batting lineup.

Dushmantha Chameera leads Sri Lanka's pace attack and has taken 12 wickets in 6 recent matches at a strike rate of 29.00. His ability to generate pace and movement in Caribbean conditions makes him a genuine wicket-taking threat. If Chameera fires early with the new ball, Sri Lanka can put this series to bed in Kingston.

Batting Stats

Player	Team	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Shai Hope	WI	10	497	71.00	95.76
Pathum Nissanka	SL	10	486	48.60	85.71
Kusal Mendis	SL	10	432	48.00	85.88
Roston Chase	WI	10	238	26.44	87.17

Bowling Stats

Player	Team	Matches	Wickets	Economy
Jayden Seales	WI	8	21	5.28
Dushmantha Chameera	SL	6	12	5.84
Asitha Fernando	SL	9	12	6.41
Roston Chase	WI	10	11	4.63

West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Squads

Both teams have named their squads for the West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI in Kingston. The selections show both sides are committed to fielding their strongest available combination for this crucial contest.

West Indies Squad

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.

West Indies have named a balanced squad with Shai Hope leading the batting lineup alongside experienced campaigners like Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase. Jayden Seales leads a pace attack supported by Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph. All-rounders Justin Greaves and Shamar Springer add useful depth in both departments as West Indies look to level the series.

Sri Lanka Squad

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

Sri Lanka have named a strong and well-balanced touring squad led by Kusal Mendis. Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka provide experience and solidity at the top of the batting order. The bowling attack features a potent combination of pace options in Chameera, Fernando, and Madushanka alongside quality spinners in Hasaranga, Theekshana, and Wellalage.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Venue and Match Details

The West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI venue is Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The ground is one of the most iconic cricket venues in the Caribbean. Sabina Park offers a surface with good pace and bounce that generally suits fast bowlers in the early overs. As the match progresses the pitch can slow down and offer more assistance to spinners.

The match is scheduled to begin on June 7, 2026. A full 100-over contest is expected with no weather concerns anticipated. The toss will carry significance at this venue given how conditions can shift across a day-night game. Both captains will be aware that defending a total at Sabina Park against a quality batting side remains a very achievable task.

Conclusion

This West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI preview makes one thing absolutely clear. West Indies are in a must-win situation and Sri Lanka will be equally determined to seal the series in Kingston. A West Indies side that has lost six consecutive ODIs faces a Sri Lanka team that is brimming with confidence and in outstanding form.

Key players like Shai Hope, Jayden Seales, Kusal Mendis, and Pathum Nissanka will be absolutely central to how this 2nd ODI unfolds. West Indies have the match-winners in their squad to turn this series around but they must produce a complete team performance from the very first ball.