Sri Lanka faces West Indies in first T20I amid rain threat
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The first T20I between Sri Lanka and the West Indies is set to take place in Kingston today. There is a possibility of rain, but conditions are expected to clear before the match starts. Sri Lanka will rely heavily on their bowlers to counter the West Indies' powerful hitting. The match is crucial as both teams seek to establish an early lead in the series.
- •Match taking place today in Kingston
- •Rain is a potential factor affecting play
- •Sri Lanka looks to utilize its bowlers
- •West Indies brings a strong batting lineup
- 3:38 AMESPNcricinfo — Sri Lanka look to their bowlers against big-hitting West Indies
"There is a threat of rain in Kingston on the day of the first T20I, but the hope is that it will be clear by the time the match starts
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