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Kemar Roach reaches 300 wickets in West Indies' record win over Sri Lanka

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Kemar Roach reaches 300 wickets in West Indies' record win over Sri Lanka

Summary

Kemar Roach became the fifth West Indies bowler to achieve 300 Test wickets during a dominant innings-and-217-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test. The match, which concluded on June 29, was notable for a world-record 401-run partnership between Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase, who led the West Indies to a first-innings total of 626 for 9 declared. Sri Lanka struggled in their second innings, being bowled out for just 101. Roach's milestone wicket came as he dismissed Asitha Fernando, sealing the comprehensive win and providing a morale boost after West Indies' recent struggles in the World Test Championship. The second Test of the series begins at the same venue on July 1.

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By the Numbers

•Kemar Roach took his 300th Test wicket.
•West Indies won the match by an innings and 217 runs.
•Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase set a new world record partnership.
•Sri Lanka was bowled out for 101 in their second innings.
•The second Test starts on July 1 at the same venue.

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Kemar Roach achieved a monumental career milestone, becoming the fifth West Indies bowler to claim 300 Test wickets during a crushing innings-and-217-run victory over Sri Lanka. This dominant win, one of the Caribbean's largest ever, was set up by a world-record 401-run partnership between Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase.
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