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West Indies secure seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in T20 opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:29 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

West Indies secure seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in T20 opener

Summary

The West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the first T20 match at Sabina Park, Kingston, on June 12. Chasing 147 runs, the West Indies reached 149-3, with Rovman Powell hitting a decisive six in the final over. Shai Hope contributed significantly with an unbeaten 65 runs, while Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph each took three wickets. Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis top-scored with 51 runs before being bowled out in 20 overs. This match marks the beginning of a three-match T20 series, with the next games scheduled for June 14 and 15.

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By the Numbers

•West Indies chase down 147 runs to win the opening T20 match.
•Rovman Powell hits a six to clinch the victory.
•Shai Hope scores an unbeaten 65 runs for the West Indies.
•Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis top-scores with 51 runs.
•The next matches in the T20 series take place on June 14 and 15.

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4:29 AMYahoo Sports — West Indies beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in opening T20 cricket match at Kingston, Jamaica

What they're saying

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Rovman Powell hit a six in the final over Thursday to clinch a seven-wicket win for the West Indies over Sri Lanka in the first of three Twenty20 cricket matches. West Indies made a match of it with its late slow run rate chasing 147-9, despite scoring 66 runs in its first six overs. Needing 20 runs from 20 balls, it was reduced to needing a run a ball from nine balls before Powell clinched the win with the home side's 149-3 total with four balls remaining.
— Yahoo Sports

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