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WI vs SL 3rd T20I: Match Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report And Match Details
Match Details
- Match: WI vs SL · 3rd T20I
- Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
- Start Time (IST): 5:30 AM IST
- Start Time (Local): 7:00 PM Local · 12:00 AM GMT
- Toss: 6:30 PM Local (30 min before)
- Series: Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026
The big series decider is almost here. West Indies and Sri Lanka meet for the third and final T20I of the Super Smash T20 2026 series. West Indies lead 1-0 after their brilliant win in the first match and now they want to seal the series. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will fight hard to level things and keep pride intact. This is going to be a great match at the famous Sabina Park ground in Kingston, Jamaica.
Series Status So Far
| West Indies Lead 1 – 0 🏝️ West Indies |
Sri Lanka Trail 0 – 1 Sri Lanka 🦁 |
West Indies won the first T20I by 7 wickets at Sabina Park. It was a team effort all around. Jason Holder was outstanding with the ball, picking up 3 wickets for just 18 runs in 4 overs. He dismissed key Sri Lanka batters at the right moments and stopped them from getting a big total. Sri Lanka could only manage 147 runs in their innings.
Then West Indies chased it down comfortably. Captain Shai Hope was the star with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 65 runs off 54 balls. He stayed calm throughout and guided the team home. Brandon King gave a flying start with 37 off 22 balls, and Rovman Powell finished the match with a huge six in the last over. West Indies won with 7 wickets in hand.
The 2nd T20I takes place on June 13 – just before this 3rd and final game. So both teams go into the decider with all the pressure and excitement you can imagine.
WI vs SL 3rd T20I Playing XI (Probable)
Based on the squads and the 1st T20I performance, here are the likely playing XIs for both teams. West Indies are expected to field an unchanged XI. Sri Lanka may bring in Dunith Wellalage to add both a batting and spin bowling option.
Also Read: WI vs SL 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Playing XI, Venue, Pitch Report, Squad
| West Indies (Probable XI) | Sri Lanka (Probable XI) |
|---|---|
| (C/WK) Shai Hope | (C/WK) Kusal Mendis |
| Brandon King | Pathum Nissanka |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Kamil Mishara |
| Rovman Powell | Charith Asalanka |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Kamindu Mendis |
| Roston Chase | Janith Liyanage |
| Romario Shepherd | Dasun Shanaka |
| (VC) Jason Holder | (VC) Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Matthew Forde | Dunith Wellalage |
| Akeal Hosein | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Gudakesh Motie | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Shamar Joseph | Dilshan Madushanka |
WI vs SL Full Squads
| West Indies Squad | Sri Lanka Squad |
|---|---|
| Shai Hope (c, wk) | Kusal Mendis (c, wk) |
| Brandon King | Pathum Nissanka |
| Roston Chase | Kamil Mishara |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Charith Asalanka |
| Rovman Powell | Kamindu Mendis |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Janith Liyanage |
| Romario Shepherd | Dasun Shanaka |
| Jason Holder | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| Matthew Forde | Dunith Wellalage |
| Justin Greaves | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Akeal Hosein | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Gudakesh Motie | Dilshan Madushanka |
| Shamar Joseph | Eshan Malinga |
| Ackeem Auguste | Asitha Fernando |
| Shamar Springer | Pramod Madushan |
Sabina Park Pitch Report – Kingston, Jamaica
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score | ~175 |
| Last 3 T20Is at Venue | Chasing team won all 3 matches |
| Toss Advantage | Bowl First |
| Nature | Two-paced surface, slow pitch that helps spinners |
Sabina Park in Kingston is a tricky pitch to bat on. It is a two-paced surface, which means the ball sometimes comes on fast and sometimes grips the pitch and slows down. Batters need time to settle before they can play their big shots.
In the first T20I of this series, West Indies scored 56 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay but then slowed down badly in the middle overs. There was even a stretch of 32 balls without a single boundary. That is how challenging this pitch can get once spinners come into the game.
The average first-innings score in the last three T20Is at this venue has been around 175. Any total above 190 becomes very hard to chase. Most importantly, all three of the recent T20I games here were won by the team batting second – so winning the toss and choosing to bowl first is the smart call.
Spinners like Wanindu Hasaranga and Gudakesh Motie will play a big role in this match. The pitch tends to slow down in the middle overs, which suits them well. Fast bowlers can get some swing with the new ball if there is cloud cover in the sky.
WI vs SL Head-to-Head in T20Is
West Indies and Sri Lanka have a competitive T20I history. In the current 2026 series, West Indies hold a 1-0 lead after winning the opener. The two teams have had close battles in T20Is over the years and neither side dominates the other completely.
In recent form though, Sri Lanka won the ODI series 1-0 when the other two games were washed out by rain. West Indies bounced back strongly in the T20Is. Both sides also went out in the Super 8 stage of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. So they come into this series looking to rebuild confidence.
WI vs SL 3rd T20I Match Prediction – Cricbites
| Prediction Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Match Winner Prediction | West Indies – WI have the home advantage and are in great form after the 1st T20I win. |
| 🪙 Toss Prediction | The team that wins the toss is likely to bowl first – chasers have won all 3 recent T20Is at Sabina Park. |
| 🏏 Key Batter (WI) | Shai Hope – He was unbeaten on 65 in the 1st T20I and is in brilliant touch. |
| 🏏 Key Batter (SL) | Kusal Mendis – The captain gave Sri Lanka a good start in the 1st game. SL need him to convert it this time. |
| 🎳 Key Bowler (WI) | Jason Holder – His 3-wicket haul in the 1st T20I set up the entire win for West Indies. |
| 🎳 Key Bowler (SL) | Wanindu Hasaranga – He took 2 key wickets in the 1st game and will be vital on this spinning track. |
| 📋 Series Prediction | West Indies to win the series 2-0 (or 2-1 if the 2nd T20I goes Sri Lanka’s way). |
| 🌧️ Weather | Rain has been a concern in Kingston this month – keep an eye on weather updates before match time. |
Cricbites Match Winner Prediction
West Indies to Win the 3rd T20I
Home advantage + in-form players + pitch knowledge – WI look the stronger side heading into the decider
Team Form & Key Players to Watch
West Indies are playing with real confidence right now. The home crowd at Sabina Park always lifts them and they know this pitch very well. Shai Hope has been outstanding as a captain and batter in this series. He leads from the front and controls the chase. Jason Holder adds massive value with the ball – he can swing it in the early overs and bowl tight at the death. Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein are strong spin options for the middle overs. Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer can turn a game upside down with big hitting when needed.
Sri Lanka have some real quality in their side. Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the best wrist spinners in T20 cricket right now and he is a nightmare on a slow pitch. Maheesh Theekshana adds extra spin firepower. At the top, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis can score quickly if they get going. The middle order, however, has been a concern. Sri Lanka lost 4 wickets before the halfway point in the 1st T20I and that cost them heavily. They need Charith Asalanka or Kamindu Mendis to step up and take responsibility in the middle overs.
According to Cricbites, the series decider is going to come down to which middle-order holds its nerve better under pressure at the tricky Sabina Park pitch.
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