West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women Prediction, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match between WI W vs SL W?

The first ODI between the West Indies Women (WI W) and Sri Lanka Women (SL W) is set to be played at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada, on Friday, February 20.

The West Indies are currently placed at No. 9 in the ICC rankings for women’s teams in ODIs. They have not played ODI cricket since June 2025. Their last 50-over assignment was against South Africa, where they lost 1-2 at home in a three-match series.

On the other hand, Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka are the No. 6-ranked team in ODIs. Their last ODI assignment was the World Cup last year in September-November. They finished fifth on the points table, narrowly missing out on a spot in the semi-finals.

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WI W vs SL W: Match Details

National Cricket Stadium: Pitch Report

The National Cricket Stadium is expected to help the spinners, especially once the ball gets old. Batters will have to work hard for their runs. Running between the wickets will also be crucial. Keeping wickets in hand could benefit the batting team as they can catch up in the latter stage of the innings.

WI W vs SL W: Head-to-Head ODI Record

WI W vs SL W: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women

Hayley Matthews (C), Qiana Joseph, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Shemane Campbelle (WK), Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor.

Sri Lanka Women

Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushini Nuthyanganha (WK), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera.

WI W vs SL W: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews is going to be a key player once again for the West Indies. The talismanic captain will look to get her team off to solid starts at the top of the order. Matthews doesn’t have a great record with the bat, but she can improve it across the next three games.

Probable Best Bowler: Stafanie Taylor

Stafanie Taylor is third on the list of leading wicket-takers in ODIs between the West Indies and Sri Lanka. She has 30 scalps from 26 matches at an average of 19.13. Taylor will look to keep things tight and build pressure on the Sri Lanka batters through the middle overs.

West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women Prediction – 1st ODI FAQs

1. Who will win the 1st ODI between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women?
West Indies Women have home advantage, but Sri Lanka Women enter with strong recent form. Sri Lanka Women hold a slight edge going into the opener.

2. What factors could decide the match?
Key factors include current form, pitch conditions, and performances from senior players. The team that handles the new ball better and builds partnerships in the middle overs is likely to dominate.

3. Who are the key players to watch?
Hayley Matthews will be crucial for West Indies with her all-round ability, while Chamari Athapaththu remains Sri Lanka’s biggest match-winner with the bat.

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