WI-W vs SL-W Match Prediction & Head To Head: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women | 1st ODI 2026
- Published: February 19, 2026
- Updated: February 19, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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West Indies Women will host Sri Lanka Women in the 1st ODI of the Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies 2026 at the National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada on Friday. Both teams have struggled for consistency in recent months, but the home advantage gives the West Indies Women a slight edge. WI-W vs SL-W match prediction sees Hayley Matthews, in top form with her all-round capabilities, as the key player for the hosts, while Chamari Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka’s batting charge. Numbers from St. George’s suggest the venue favors the chasing side, making this a West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women today match that could go down to the wire. Fans will also be keen to see our WI-W vs SL-W fantasy cricket tips and dream11 prediction for this ODI clash.
WI-W vs SL-W Match Details
- Match: West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women – 1st ODI
- Tournament: Sri Lanka Women tour of West Indies 2026
- Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada
WI-W vs SL-W Pitch Report – St George's, Grenada
The pitch at St. George’s has hosted three international women’s matches so far, and runs have been hard to come by in all of them. The surface is expected to assist spinners and slow bowlers throughout the innings. Posting a total in the 180–200 range should provide a competitive platform.
- Pitch Condition: Balanced
- Batting Conditions: Moderate scoring
- Pace Bowling: Moderate bounce
- Spin Bowling: Helpful
Weather Report – St. George’s, Grenada
- Temperature: 30–26°C
- Mostly sunny with occasional clouds
- 10–15% rain chances
- Moderate humidity
- Conditions are expected to be good for cricket throughout the match.
WI-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | West Indies Women Won | Sri Lanka Women Won |
|---|---|---|
|
35 |
18 |
17 |
Latest meeting (June 21, 2024): Sri Lanka Women won by 160 runs
WI-W vs SL-W Predicted Playing XI
West Indies Women Predicted XI
Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Jahzara Claxton, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Realeanna Grimmond / Ashmini Munisar
Sri Lanka Women Predicted XI
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
Probable Top Performers – WI-W vs SL-W
Batters to Watch
- Hayley Matthews (WIW): 104 runs and 4 wickets in last series vs South Africa
- Stafanie Taylor (WIW): 5,800+ ODI runs at 43 average
- Chamari Athapaththu (SLW): 168 runs in 5 matches in last ODI World Cup
Bowlers to Watch
- Afy Fletcher (WIW): Key spinner for early breakthroughs
- Aaliyah Alleyne (WIW): Among wickets recently
- Inoka Ranaweera (SLW): 7 wickets in last ODI World Cup
WI-W vs SL-W Toss Prediction
St. George’s numbers favor the chasing side, and captains are likely to opt to bowl first after winning the toss.
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
WI-W vs SL-W Match Prediction & Analysis
West Indies Women hold a slight edge at home with a more balanced squad and multiple all-rounders capable of influencing the game with both bat and ball. Sri Lanka Women have quality in their top order, led by Chamari Athapaththu, but the hosts’ familiarity with conditions and Hayley Matthews’ all-round form makes them favorites.
✅ Prediction: West Indies Women to Win
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❓FAQs
West Indies Women are favorites based on form, home advantage, and all-round strength.
The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, as St. George’s favors chasing sides.
While Sri Lanka Women have quality players like Chamari Athapaththu, beating in-form West Indies Women at home will be challenging.
In Women’s ODIs, West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women have played 35 matches:
West Indies Women wins: 18
Sri Lanka Women wins: 17
The rivalry is closely contested, though Sri Lanka won the most recent meeting by a big margin.