Sri Lanka Women arrive at the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada, looking to seal the three-match ODI series after winning the opening game by 10 runs. West Indies Women lost that first match while chasing 241, falling 10 runs short despite a fighting knock from the middle order.
Hayley Matthews leads a West Indies side eager to bounce back on home soil. The series forms part of the 2025-29 ICC Women’s Championship, making every point count.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu will aim to guide her side to a series-clinching win, while the hosts need a strong performance to keep the contest alive.
WI-W vs SL-W Match Preview
This is the 2nd ODI of the three-match series, played at the same venue as the opener. West Indies lost the first game and must win here to level the series before the decider on 25 February. Sri Lanka will look to carry the confidence from their first-game victory and put the hosts under pressure early.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | WI-W vs SL-W, 2nd ODI (Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies) |
| Date | 22 February 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM Local (Grenada) |
| Venue | National Cricket Stadium, St George’s, Grenada |
| Series | Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies 2026 |
| Context | WI-W must win to level the series (SL-W lead 1-0) |
Pitch Report
The National Cricket Stadium pitch offers a decent balance between bat and ball. Pacers get some early movement with the new ball, thanks to the bounce this surface provides. Once the ball gets older, spinners start to play a bigger role. The 1st ODI showed that 240 is a competitive total at this ground, and the surface can slow down as the innings progress. Batters who settle well can score freely, but they need to be watchful early on against pace. Teams batting second find it slightly harder as the ball stops a little more.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced, decent bounce |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 220-240 in ODIs at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace gets early movement, spinners effective later |
| Toss Factor | Batting first is a reasonable option here |
| Boundary Size | Moderate boundaries |
Weather Report
Grenada in February sits in its dry season, so the weather on match day should stay clear. Temperatures will hover around 28-30 degrees Celsius during the day. There is very little chance of rain. Humidity stays moderate near the coast, and a sea breeze provides some relief for the players. Expect a full 50-over game with no weather interruptions.
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28-30°C |
| Sky | Clear, sunny |
| Rain Chance | Very low |
| Humidity | Moderate (65-70%) |
| Overall | Excellent conditions for cricket |
Toss Prediction
The toss at the National Cricket Stadium is often a tough call. The 1st ODI saw Sri Lanka bat first and post 240, while West Indies came close but fell short in their chase. The surface tends to slow as the game goes on, which can make chasing tricky. The captain who wins the toss is likely to bat first and set a target. West Indies will particularly want to post a strong score and put Sri Lanka under pressure in the field.
Injury Updates
West Indies Women: The team looks settled with no fresh injury concerns heading into this game.
Sri Lanka Women: Sri Lanka arrived with full confidence after their 1st ODI win. Sri Lanka enters this game with no known injury concerns.
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WI-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women have played 36 ODIs against each other (including the 1st ODI of this series). West Indies hold a narrow edge with 19 wins compared to Sri Lanka’s 17. The 1st ODI of this series saw Sri Lanka win by 10 runs, showing how close these two teams are. Sri Lanka has won four of their last five ODIs against the West Indies since 2017, making them the team in better recent form in this format.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total ODI Matches | 36 |
| WI-W Wins | 19 |
| SL-W Wins | 17 |
| No Result | 0 |
Last Five ODI Meetings
- SL Women won by 10 runs 20-Feb-2026
- SL Women won by 160 runs 21-Jun-2024
- SL Women won by 5 wickets (with 172 balls remaining) 18-Jun-2024
- SL Women won by 6 wickets (with 95 balls remaining) 15-Jun-2024
- WI Women won by 40 runs 15-Oct-2017
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | WI-W | All-rounder (Captain) | 3074 ODI runs, 125 wickets in 99 ODIs. Key with both bat and ball. |
| Chamari Athapaththu | SL-W | Batter (Captain) | 4045+ ODI runs. Opens the batting and sets the tempo for Sri Lanka. |
| Inoka Ranaweera | SL-W | Spinner | Player of the Match in 1st ODI with 4/44. Left-arm spin is a threat on this pitch. |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | SL-W | Batter | Scored 66 off 105 in the 1st ODI. In excellent form right now. |
| Stafanie Taylor | WI-W | Batter/Bowler | Experienced campaigner. Part of an 89-run stand in the 1st ODI. Reliable performer. |
| Afy Fletcher | WI-W | Spinner | Strong economy rate in recent ODIs. West Indies’ leading spin option. |
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