WI vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20I series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20I series 2026 between WI vs SL to be played in Kingston.

It was a disappointing end to the three-match ODI series between West Indies and Sri Lanka. The last two games were washed out, and Sri Lanka won the series 1-0. Now, these two sides will square off in three T20Is.

The first game is scheduled to begin at 6 AM IST on Friday at Sabina Park. The West Indies have performed well in T20Is recently and will be full of confidence. Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Jason Holder, Rovman Powell, and Romario Shepherd are back for West Indies.

They are looking very good on paper and will fancy their chances. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have a settled unit, with T20I specialists like Dasun Shanaka and Nuwan Thushara coming back to the squad. Kusal Mendis will make his T20I captaincy debut with this series.

WI vs SL: Match Details

• Match: West Indies (WI) vs Sri Lanka (SL), 1st T20I, West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20I series 2026
• Match Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday)
• Time: 6:00 AM (Indian Standard Time) / 12:30 AM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

WI vs SL: Head-to-Head: WI (8) – SL (10)

These two sides have faced each other 18 times in the T20Is. Sri Lanka have won 10 games, and West Indies have won 8 games.

WI vs SL: Weather Report

The forecast suggests cloudy conditions during the scheduled time for the first T20I. The temperature will be around 22°C with average humidity between 60 and 65%.

WI vs SL: Pitch Report

Sabina Park offers a slow deck with good assistance for the bowling side. Pacers will get seam movement early on for the first few overs. As the ball gets older, it will grip the surface more, making slower deliveries more effective.

The outfield is also slow. Light rain is possible, so the toss will be crucial here. Bowling first can be an advantage in such conditions.

WI vs SL: Predicted XIs:

West Indies: Shai Hope (C & WK), Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK/C), Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 WI vs SL Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Kusal Mendis

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer

All-rounders: Roston Chase, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Jason Holder, Dasun Shanaka

Bowler: Akeal Hosein

Captain First-Choice: Pathum Nissanka || Captain Second-Choice: Kamindu Mendis

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Brandon King || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Roston Chase

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 WI vs SL Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Kusal Mendis

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer

All-rounders: Roston Chase, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jason Holder, Dasun Shanaka

Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain First-Choice: Jason Holder || Captain Second-Choice: Shai Hope

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Kusal Mendis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga

WI vs SL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

West Indies have a strong T20I squad, and Sri Lanka have a good bowling unit. But the firepower with the bat gives West Indies an edge. Hence, we back West Indies to win the first T20I.

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