Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2026 1st Test Full Commentary
Result · Jun 25 2026, Thu - 07:30 PM (IST)
SRI LANKA308, 101
WEST INDIES626/9 decl
West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs
CRR:3.22
Player Of The Match
SRI LANKA WEST INDIES
OUT! Caught. Jayden Seales to Asitha Fernando. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Joseph. That's the end of the first innings, with Sri Lanka bowled out for 308 shortly before the close of Day 1. The visitors suffered early setbacks as they lost three quick wickets to fall to 42-3, but Dinesh Chandimal and captain Dhananjaya de Silva steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Chandimal compiled a well-made half-century, while De Silva led from the front with a superb century. For the West Indies, Justin Greaves was among the wickets with three scalps, while Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, and Alzarri Joseph also claimed two wickets each in an impressive bowling effort. Do join us shortly for the start of the hosts' first innings.
Jayden Seales to Asitha Fernando. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Jayden Seales to Lahiru Kumara. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Roach.
FOUR! Jayden Seales to Lahiru Kumara. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Jayden Seales to Lahiru Kumara. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Justin Greaves to Asitha Fernando. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
OUT! Caught. Justin Greaves to Kasun Rajitha. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Roach. Nine down for Sri Lanka.
Justin Greaves to Kasun Rajitha. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Justin Greaves to Kasun Rajitha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Roach.
Justin Greaves to Lahiru Kumara. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played in the air under control to third man for 1 run, mis-fielded by Hodge.
Justin Greaves to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, to leg on the front foot glancing, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Shamar Joseph to Kasun Rajitha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Seales.
Shamar Joseph to Lahiru Kumara. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
FOUR! Shamar Joseph to Lahiru Kumara. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, Missed (Leg Side) past fine leg for 4 runs.
FOUR! Shamar Joseph to Lahiru Kumara. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
No ball Shamar Joseph to Lahiru Kumara. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Played to third slip and it was a no ball, fielded by Chase.
Shamar Joseph to Lahiru Kumara. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the back foot defending, Played to deep mid wicket for no runs.
Shamar Joseph to Kasun Rajitha. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Played in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jangoo.
Justin Greaves to Lahiru Kumara. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Justin Greaves to Kasun Rajitha. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
Justin Greaves to Lahiru Kumara. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to mid on for 1 run, run save by Seales, fielded by Roach.
Justin Greaves to Lahiru Kumara. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Justin Greaves to Lahiru Kumara. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Roach.
OUT! Bowled. Justin Greaves to Milan Rathnayake. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge. Cleaned him up!
Shamar Joseph to Kasun Rajitha. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Joseph.
Shamar Joseph to Kasun Rajitha. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to square leg for no runs, fielded by Hodge.
Shamar Joseph to Kasun Rajitha. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Shamar Joseph to Kasun Rajitha. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Roach.
Shamar Joseph to Milan Rathnayake. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, Played to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Seales.
Shamar Joseph to Milan Rathnayake. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! L.B.W. Milan Rathnayake to Kemar Roach. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. With that, the West Indies declare at the fall of the ninth wicket having racked up a huge total of 626, to take a commanding 318-run lead. The innings, and day were dominated by a remarkable partnership of 401 between captain Roston Chase and Amir Jangoo, to set a new world record in test cricket for the sixth wicket, and only the second partnership over 400 in West Indies test history. Having come together at 168-5, the pair transformed the innings, Jangoo with a magnificent 233 whilst Chase fell narrowly short of his own double century. The Sri Lankan bowlers toiled hard, with Milan Rathnayake claiming a well-earned five-wicket haul, while Sonal Dinusha and Asitha Fernando chipped in with two wickets apiece. Sri Lanka now face a massive challenge ahead to save the game, and will have to face a short session at the end of the day.
Milan Rathnayake to Kemar Roach. Reverse Swing-In back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Milan Rathnayake to Kemar Roach. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Milan Rathnayake to Shamar Joseph. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Silva.
Milan Rathnayake to Shamar Joseph. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Bowled. Sonal Dinusha to Roston Chase. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, Gloved. What a fantastic knock from the skipper! He departs for 194, just six runs short of a well-deserved double century.
Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, bottom edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rathnayake.
Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
FOUR! Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Sonal Dinusha to Roston Chase. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Asitha Fernando to Shamar Joseph. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis. Neat and accurate from Asitha Fernando.
Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase. Short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
Asitha Fernando to Shamar Joseph. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rathnayake.
Asitha Fernando to Shamar Joseph. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Gamage.
Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase. Back of a length, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rajitha.
Asitha Fernando to Roston Chase. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.
Sonal Dinusha to Roston Chase. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Chandimal.
FOUR! Sonal Dinusha to Roston Chase. Stock length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rathnayake.
SIX! Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
Milan Rathnayake to Roston Chase. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Milan Rathnayake to Shamar Joseph. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Gamage.
Milan Rathnayake to Roston Chase. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, Played in the air under control to third man for 1 run.
Milan Rathnayake to Roston Chase. Seaming in short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Milan Rathnayake to Roston Chase. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Mendis.
Milan Rathnayake to Shamar Joseph. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run.
Sonal Dinusha to Shamar Joseph. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Mendis.
OUT! Bowled. Jayden Seales to Lahiru Kumara. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. A complete and commanding performance from the home side with both bat and ball as they sealed their first-ever Test victory under Roston Chase's captaincy. After setting up the match with a strong batting display, the West Indies pace attack took over, making full use of the conditions on a surface that truly lived up to its reputation as a fast bowler's paradise. Kemar Roach led the charge with a magnificent four-wicket haul, striking at crucial intervals and dismantling Sri Lanka's batting order. The veteran also reached a remarkable personal milestone, claiming his 300th wicket in Test cricket, an achievement that further cements his legacy as one of the West Indies' finest fast bowlers. In contrast, it was a disappointing outing for Sri Lanka's batting unit. None of the batters managed to settle in or convert their starts into substantial contributions, while the lack of a significant partnership only compounded their struggles. Ultimately, they were outplayed in all three departments as the hosts completed a thoroughly deserved victory.
Jayden Seales to Lahiru Kumara. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Sonal Dinusha. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Sonal Dinusha. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Kemar Roach to Sonal Dinusha. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by King.
Kemar Roach to Sonal Dinusha. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Kemar Roach to Sonal Dinusha. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Kemar Roach to Lahiru Kumara. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Joseph.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to silly point for no runs.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Missed (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Joseph.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played in the air under control to deep backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by King.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Kemar Roach to Lahiru Kumara. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Lahiru Kumara. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
FOUR! Kemar Roach to Lahiru Kumara. Out-swinging half volley, middle stump on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Kemar Roach to Lahiru Kumara. Out-swinging full toss, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.
OUT! Bowled. Kemar Roach to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Knocked him over!
Kemar Roach to Asitha Fernando. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. Short, wide outside off stump ducked cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep backward square leg for no runs, fielded by King.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, Spliced to backward point for no runs, fielded by Hodge.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep square leg for no runs, fielded by King.
Jayden Seales to Sonal Dinusha. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid on for no runs, fielded by Roach.
OUT! L.B.W. Kemar Roach to Milan Rathnayake. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad. The umpire needs to stay with his decision.
Kemar Roach to Milan Rathnayake. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.
Kemar Roach to Milan Rathnayake. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, mis-fielded by Da Silva.
OUT! Caught. Kemar Roach to Dinesh Chandimal. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Campbell. Seven down for the visitors.