West Indies rout Sri Lanka, taking lead in Test and T20I series

West Indies delivered a dominant performance in the opening Test of their 2025‑27 World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, winning by an innings and 217 runs at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Fast bowler Kemar Roach claimed 4/51 and Jayden Seales added three wickets, sending Sri Lanka crashing to 101 in the second innings. The result lifted the Caribbean side to eighth place in the WTC points table, while Sri Lanka fell to sixth.

Earlier in the bilateral program, the two sides contested the second Twenty‑20 International in Sri Lanka. The match was described as a thrilling encounter that heightened the competitive balance of the series, with both teams seeking to gain momentum ahead of the remaining fixtures.

The outcomes have reshaped the series standings, giving West Indies an early advantage in both formats and setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.