Published on: Jul 3, 2026 4:13 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 3, 2026 4:13 pm IST
West Indies made an emphatic start to the 2-match Test series against Sri Lanka as they won the opening Test by an innings and 217 runs. The two teams will now square off in the second game of the series, set to be played today, i.e., July 3, in Antigua. An injury-hit Lankan team will be desperate to bounce back in this fixture to draw level in the series. Meanwhile, for the hosts, West Indies, it’s an opportunity to secure a clean sweep over Sri Lanka for the first time in a Test series. Expect an enthralling game between the two sides with a lot at stake. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka Tour of the West Indies 2026 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
An injury-hit Sri Lanka is looking depleted against West Indies, who are already brimming with confidence after an emphatic victory in the opening Test match. They will look to go for the kill; securing a 2-0 victory over the fellow coastal country will be almost like poetry in motion. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to lean in favor of the hosts in this game. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka Tour of the West Indies 2026 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
WI: 59% win chance SL: 41% win chance
The return of Shai Hope will be much celebrated by West Indies. The senior batter has scored 534 runs in his last 8 Test outings, averaging 33. He remains a vital cog in th middle order.
Fresh off a towering double ton, Amir's stocks have risen quite early in his Test career. The left-hander will be looking to add more to his tally in this game.
The veteran Sri Lankan batter would be hoping to continue with his good recent run in red-ball cricket where he has piled up 802 runs in his last 10 Test outings averaging close to 48. He notched up 97 runs across the two innings in the last Test match including a fifty in the first innings.
The Lankan skipper bailed out Sri Lanka in the first innings of the last Test with a well-composed 120. He remains a vital cog not only with the bat but with the ball as well.
Check out our prediction for the WI vs SL 2nd Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
The West Indies head into the second Test against Sri Lanka in Antigua with a golden opportunity to script history. Having crushed the visitors by an innings and 217 runs in the opening match, the hosts now stand on the brink of their first‑ever Test series clean sweep over Sri Lanka. Confidence is high, and the Caribbean side will be eager to capitalize on their momentum.
Skipper Roston Chase will once again marshal his troops, with the batting unit bolstered by the return of Shai Hope, alongside centurion Amir Jangoo and opener John Campbell. Their contributions will be vital in setting up a strong platform. In the bowling department, the absence of veteran pacer Kemar Roach due to a hamstring niggle is a setback, especially after his heroics in the first Test en route to 300 wickets.
However, the pace trio of Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Jayden Seales are more than capable of maintaining pressure and exploiting Sri Lanka’s fragile batting. For the injury‑hit Sri Lankan side, this is a must‑win to salvage pride. But for West Indies, the stage is set to etch a historic chapter with a clean sweep at home.
Sri Lanka face a daunting challenge in the second Test against West Indies as injuries have severely depleted their squad. The visitors are without four key players, leaving significant gaps in both batting and bowling. Star opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out with a wrist injury requiring surgery, forcing him to leave the squad for treatment in the UK. The bowling unit has been hit even harder, with Lahiru Kumara sidelined by a hamstring strain, Vishwa Fernando nursing a back injury, and Ramesh Mendis unavailable due to a bacterial infection.
This glut of absences has left Sri Lanka scrambling for replacements and relying heavily on their remaining senior players to step up. The lack of depth in the pace attack and the absence of Nissanka’s solidity at the top of the order will test their resilience against a confident West Indies side.
For Sri Lanka, the focus will be on regrouping quickly, finding inspiration from their younger talents, and showing fighting spirit to avoid a series defeat. Whether they can bounce back under such adversity remains the big question. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 25 SL won: 11 WI won: 5 Draw: 9 No Result: 0 RECENT form SRI LANKA: L L D W L RECENT form WEST INDIES: L D L L W
After a win in the last game, West Indies have registered their 5th Test win over Sri Lanka who still leads the head-to-head race between the two sides with 11 wins in 25 meetings. Nine matches have ended up as a draw between the two sides.
How will the two teams, i.e., West Indies and Sri Lanka, fare in the 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026? Let’s take a look.
Nishan Madushka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Milan Rathnayake, Isitha Wijesundara
John Campbell, Brandon King, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase (C), Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul/Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
Morning conditions at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium will offer bounce and seam movement for fast bowlers, aided by steady winds and moderate humidity. Batting is expected to become easier as the day progresses, with spinners coming into play later. Captains winning the toss should bat first, aiming to post a strong total above 300 to seize control.
The 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 will be streamed live online on FanCode. There are no streaming rights available for this series on Indian TV channels.
West Indies hold the upper hand after their emphatic win in the first Test. Despite Kemar Roach’s absence, their pace trio looks threatening, while Shai Hope’s return strengthens the batting. Sri Lanka, weakened by injuries, may struggle to find momentum in the entire Test match. Expect the hosts, West Indies, to clinch the series 2–0 with a historic clean sweep. Therefore, as per our prediction, West Indies is expected to win the WI vs SL, 2nd Test of the Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies.
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