Match Context and Toss

The 1st ODI between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women was played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on February 18, 2026. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to post a defendable total on a pitch that offered early assistance to seamers but eased for batting later. West Indies' bowling attack, led by Hayley Matthews and Karishma Ramharack, restricted Sri Lanka to 188/8 in 50 overs.

Sri Lanka's Batting Innings

Sri Lanka started cautiously with powerplay 38/1. Chamari Athapaththu anchored with 72 off 94 balls (7 fours, 1 six), forming a 112-run second-wicket stand with Hasini Perera (38 off 68). The middle order struggled to accelerate, with Kavisha Dilhari (22 off 28) and Nilakshi de Silva (19 off 32) adding valuable runs. West Indies' spinners dominated the middle overs, with Matthews taking 2/34 and Ramharack 2/28. Sri Lanka reached 100 in 25.2 overs but lost wickets regularly, finishing at 188/8 with 12 extras.

West Indies' Successful Chase

West Indies chased 189 with 5 wickets in hand, finishing at 189/5 in 45.5 overs. Hayley Matthews led with 62 off 68 balls (6 fours, 1 six), forming a 98-run opening stand with Shemaine Campbelle (38 off 62). Stafanie Taylor contributed 48 off 62 (4 fours, 1 six), guiding the chase with composure. The middle order finished the job comfortably. Sri Lanka's bowling, led by Inoka Ranaweera (2/38) and Oshadi Ranasinghe (1/32), could not create breakthroughs at crucial moments. The chase was described as "composed" and "professional."

Key Performances and Series Impact

Hayley Matthews earned Player of the Match for her all-round contribution (62 runs and 2 wickets). Athapaththu's 72 was praised for its maturity. The 5-wicket win with 25 balls remaining gave West Indies a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The result highlights West Indies' chasing prowess and Sri Lanka's middle-order vulnerabilities in ODIs.

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