KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) congratulates the West Indies Men’s T20 International team on a hard-fought series victory over Sri Lanka.
West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by five (5) wickets in the third and final T20 International on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, to take the series 2-1, having won the first T20I on Thursday, June 11, 2026, by seven (7) wickets. West Indies Men snatched victory from the Sri Lankans, smashing 60 runs off 22 deliveries to claim victory in the final over. The series win is the first T20I series victory at home for the West Indies since our win against South Africa in 2024.
WIPA President and CEO, Wavell Hinds, congratulated West Indies on the success, “Congratulations to the West Indies Men on the T20 International series victory over Sri Lanka, it was a noteworthy and commendable team effort. We wish the team, management, and support staff continued success.”
Scores:
Sri Lanka 169, Wellalage 43, Mishara 28; Joseph 5-33
West Indies 170/5, Rutherford 54*, Powell 33, Hetmyer 32, Holder 21* (5); Hasaranga 2-17
West Indies will now move on to Antigua to play the Sri Lankans in two Test matches, slated for June 27-29 and July 3-7.
-ENDS