WI vs SL- 1st Test, West Indies Defeat Sri Lanka by an Innings and 217 Runs in Dominant Test Display

Sri Lanka Post 308 in the First Innings

Sri Lanka made a promising start despite losing Pathum Nissanka early. Dinesh Chandimal played an attractive innings of 54, while captain Dhananjaya de Silva led from the front with a magnificent 120 off 168 balls, striking 17 boundaries.

Sonal Dinusha added a valuable 43, helping Sri Lanka recover from early setbacks to post 308 all out.

For West Indies, Justin Greaves starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 39 runs, while Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, and Shamar Joseph picked up two wickets each.

Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase Rewrite the Record Books

West Indies responded with one of the finest batting displays seen in Caribbean cricket for years.

After early contributions from John Campbell (39) and Brandon King (31), debut sensation Amir Jangoo produced a career-defining innings, scoring a magnificent 233 off 373 deliveries, decorated with 19 fours and three sixes.

Captain Roston Chase complemented him perfectly with an outstanding 194 off 324 balls, smashing 13 boundaries and two sixes.

Their marathon partnership completely took the game away from Sri Lanka as West Indies piled up a massive 626/9 declared, securing a first-innings lead of 318 runs.

Sri Lanka's Milan Rathnayaka fought tirelessly to finish with 5 wickets, but the bowlers received little support as the hosts dominated every session.

West Indies Pace Attack Seals the Match

Facing a huge deficit, Sri Lanka's batting collapsed under relentless pressure from the West Indies fast bowlers.

Kemar Roach produced a vintage spell, claiming 4 wickets for 51 runs, while Jayden Seales bowled with exceptional accuracy to finish with 3 wickets for 14 runs.

Shamar Joseph chipped in with two wickets, and Alzarri Joseph added another as Sri Lanka were bundled out for just 101 runs in only 31.2 overs.

Only Dinesh Chandimal (43) offered meaningful resistance, while Sonal Dinusha remained unbeaten on 12. The remaining batting lineup struggled against the disciplined pace attack.

Turning Points
Dhananjaya de Silva's brilliant century lifted Sri Lanka to 308.
Amir Jangoo's career-best 233 completely shifted the momentum.
Captain Roston Chase narrowly missed a double century with a superb 194.
West Indies declared on 626/9, earning a massive 318-run first-innings lead.
Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales dismantled Sri Lanka's second innings.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for only 101, handing West Indies an innings victory.
Player of the Match

Amir Jangoo (West Indies) – 233 runs off 373 balls, an extraordinary innings that laid the foundation for West Indies' dominant victory.

Match Summary
Sri Lanka – 1st Innings

308 all out (71.5 overs)

Dhananjaya de Silva – 120
Dinesh Chandimal – 54
Sonal Dinusha – 43

Best Bowling (West Indies):

Justin Greaves – 3/39
Kemar Roach – 2/32
Alzarri Joseph – 2/60
West Indies – 1st Innings

626/9 declared (160.5 overs)

Amir Jangoo – 233
Roston Chase – 194
John Campbell – 39
Brandon King – 31

Best Bowling (Sri Lanka):

Milan Rathnayaka – 5/124
Sonal Dinusha – 2/234
Asitha Fernando – 2/56
Sri Lanka – 2nd Innings

101 all out (31.2 overs)

Dinesh Chandimal – 43
Sonal Dinusha – 12*

Best Bowling (West Indies):

Kemar Roach – 4/51
Jayden Seales – 3/14
Shamar Joseph – 2/19
Result

West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs.

Final Thoughts

West Indies delivered a complete all-round performance to begin the Test series in dominant fashion. The monumental partnership between Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase showcased patience, skill, and determination, while the pace attack ensured Sri Lanka never found a way back into the contest.

Sri Lanka will need significant improvements with both bat and ball ahead of the second Test, whereas West Indies will head into the next match full of confidence after one of their most comprehensive Test victories in recent years.