West Indies defeated by Sri Lanka in second T20

In the second T20I match held on Sun 14 Jun 2026, Sri Lanka faced the West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston. Sri Lanka emerged victorious, winning the match by 37 runs after posting a total of 194 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs, while the West Indies were bowled out for 157 runs in 18.1 overs.

Sri Lanka Innings
Sri Lanka's innings saw several key performances, with Dasun Shanaka leading the way with a remarkable 58 runs off just 24 balls, including four boundaries and five sixes. Kusal Mendis contributed 31 runs off 19 balls, and Kamil Mishara ended up not out with 61 runs from 40 balls, showcasing a solid batting display that helped seal their total. The West Indies bowlers struggled to contain the runs, with Shamar Joseph taking 3 wickets for 32 runs and Matthew Forde claiming 2 wickets for 38 runs.

West Indies Innings
In reply, the West Indies had a challenging start, losing their first wicket quickly at 7 runs. Shai Hope could only manage 6 runs before being bowled by Dushmantha Chameera, and Brandon King fell shortly after for 2 runs. Rovman Powell fought back with a solid 43 runs off 26 balls comprising five fours and two sixes, while Shimron Hetmyer scored 36 runs. However, the team collapsed to 157 all out, unable to chase down the target. Sri Lanka's bowling attack proved effective, with Chameera taking 3 wickets for just 9 runs and Maheesh Theekshana claiming 1 wicket for 34 runs.

The fall of wickets for the West Indies included a flurry in the middle order, and they were all out well before the end of their innings. Sri Lanka's performance marked a significant achievement in the series, showcasing their strengths in both batting and bowling. The match exemplified the competitive spirit of T20 cricket and provided an exciting outcome for Sri Lankan fans.