Sri Lanka Women Edge West Indies Women

Sri Lanka Women Edge West Indies Women in Tense 2nd T20 to Take Series Lead

Grenada, March 2, 2026 — Sri Lanka Women claimed a hard-fought victory over West Indies Women in the second Twenty20 International of the ongoing three-match series at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. The visitors now lead the series 1-0 after the first game was washed out.

After winning the toss, Sri Lanka opted to bowl first and managed to stifle the West Indies batting lineup. The hosts were restricted to just 101 all-out in their allotted 20 overs, with West Indies captain Hayley Matthews top-scoring with 28 runs. Sri Lanka’s bowling attack was led by Malki Madara and Nilakshika Silva, both taking three wickets apiece to keep the Caribbean side under pressure.

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In reply, Sri Lanka paced their chase sensibly and reached the target in 18.1 overs with four wickets in hand, finishing at 102/6. Chamari Athapaththu, the Sri Lanka skipper and Player of the Match, starred with an unbeaten 39 from 26 balls and also chipped in with useful bowling figures, steering her side home with authority.

The victory gives Sri Lanka the upper hand in the three-match T20I series, setting up an exciting finale in the third and final game scheduled for later this week.

👉 Full match details and scorecard: West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women 2nd T20I Match Report | ESPNcricinfo