West Indies vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Preview, Odds & Predictions
West Indies
Sri Lanka
The West Indies and Sri Lanka are set to renew their rivalry in the Test arena on Thursday, 25 June 2025, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
West Indies Preview
The West Indies head into the Test series against Sri Lanka with confidence after securing a 2-1 victory in the recently concluded T20I series. After suffering a 37-run defeat in the opening match, the Caribbean side responded impressively by winning the next two games to claim the series. While their recent white-ball form has been encouraging, the West Indies will be eager to carry that momentum into the longer format. Ranked seventh in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with a rating of 234, the hosts have endured a difficult run in Test cricket over the past year. However, there are signs of improvement. The Windies snapped an eight-match winless streak in Tests with a memorable 15-run victory over Sri Lanka in their most recent red-ball meeting. That result will provide a major confidence boost as they look to make a strong start to the upcoming series.
West Indies XI
Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Isitha Wijesundara, Kasun Rajitha
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka may have fallen short in the recent T20I series against the West Indies, but they will be hoping to make a stronger impact in the Test format. The visitors currently sit ninth in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings with a rating of 221 and have shown encouraging signs in red-ball cricket in recent outings. The Islanders enjoyed success in their last Test series, defeating Bangladesh 1-0, and will be eager to build on that momentum. However, their most recent Test outing ended in disappointment as they suffered a narrow 15-run defeat to the West Indies.
Sri Lanka XI:
Roston Chase (c), John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
West Indies vs Sri Lanka Prediction
Both teams have shown flashes of quality in recent matches, but West Indies will aim to capitalise on their home advantage, considering their recent success against Sri Lanka. My prediction. My prediction is a win for the West Indies with 1xBet offering 1.86 odds.
