Quick Read
- Sri Lanka Women defeated West Indies Women by 4 wickets in the 2nd T20I on March 1, 2026.
- The match took place at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada.
- Stafanie Taylor scored 14 runs off 24 balls for West Indies Women.
- Chamari Athapaththu (SL) was named Player of the Match for her 39 runs and 2 wickets.
- Sri Lanka Women now lead the three-match T20I series 1-0.
ST. GEORGE’S (Azat TV) – Sri Lanka Women confirmed their dominance over West Indies Women, securing a decisive four-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) of their ongoing series on March 1, 2026. The match, held at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada, saw the West Indies side, featuring seasoned all-rounder Stafanie Taylor, struggle to post a competitive total, ultimately leading to Sri Lanka taking a commanding 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The West Indies Women, after losing the toss and being put in to bat, were dismissed for a modest 101 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Stafanie Taylor, a key figure in the West Indies batting lineup, contributed 14 runs from 24 deliveries before being dismissed. Captain Hayley Matthews was the top scorer for the home side with 28 runs from 36 balls, but the team’s collective effort fell short against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling attack. Malki Madara and Nilakshika Silva were particularly effective for Sri Lanka, each claiming three wickets, stifling the West Indies’ scoring opportunities.
Sri Lanka Dominates 2nd T20I Against West Indies
In response, Sri Lanka Women chased down the target of 102 with 11 balls to spare, finishing on 102 for 6 in 18.1 overs. Their chase was spearheaded by captain Chamari Athapaththu, who delivered a match-winning performance, scoring 39 runs off just 26 balls. Athapaththu’s aggressive batting, combined with her earlier bowling figures of 2 for 13, earned her the Player of the Match award. Kavisha Dilhari also provided crucial support with an unbeaten 18 runs from 13 deliveries to guide her team to victory. West Indies bowlers Afy Fletcher and Qiana Joseph managed to pick up two wickets each, but their efforts were insufficient to defend the low total.
Stafanie Taylor’s Performance and West Indies Batting Struggles
Stafanie Taylor’s inclusion in the West Indies squad, listed as a batting all-rounder by Cricbuzz, highlights her importance to the team. However, her 14-run contribution in the second T20I reflected a broader batting concern for the West Indies. The team struggled to build partnerships and accelerate their scoring rate against the Sri Lankan bowlers. This performance follows a challenging ODI series where Sri Lanka also emerged victorious in two out of three matches, with only a remarkable performance by Captain Hayley Matthews preventing a clean sweep for Sri Lanka, as reported by SSB Crack News.
Series Context and Broadcast Details for T20I Matches
This three-match T20I series is a crucial part of the Sri Lanka Women’s tour of the West Indies in 2026. All three T20Is are scheduled to take place at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. The series commenced on February 28 with the first T20I, followed by the second on March 1, and the final match set for March 3. Cricket fans in the Caribbean can stream the matches live on Disney+, while a global audience, including those in Sri Lanka and India, can tune into the action via Windies Cricket’s official YouTube page and FanCode, respectively.
The consistent victories for Sri Lanka, both in the preceding ODI series and now in the opening T20I matches, underscore a significant challenge for the West Indies Women’s team to find form and cohesion against a strong touring side, particularly with key players like Stafanie Taylor yet to make a major impact in the batting department.