WI bowl first against SL in Kingston amid drizzly conditions
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
West Indies have opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka in Kingston on June 6, 2026, as drizzle affects the playing conditions. Sri Lanka is seeking to achieve their first ODI series victory in the West Indies since 2003. The match occurs after a rainy lead-up, impacting the toss and pitch conditions. Both teams field their strongest line-ups with notable players like Malinga and Jangoo in their respective XIs.
- •West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- •Match takes place in Kingston under overcast and drizzly conditions.
- •Sri Lanka seeks to end a series win drought against WI since 2003.
- •Malinga and Jangoo named in their respective XIs for the match.
- •Live updates will follow as play continues in the ongoing match.
- 8:12 PMESPNcricinfo — WI bowl first in drizzly Kingston; Malinga, Jangoo named in XIs
"SL need a win to gain their first ODI series victory in WI since 2003
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