West Indies Dominate Sri Lanka to Take 1-0 Lead
West Indies produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs in the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua. The emphatic victory gives the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and marks Roston Chase’s first Test win as captain.
Match Summary
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st Test | West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs |
| Venue | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
| Series | West Indies lead 1-0 |
Match Scorecard
Sri Lanka – 1st Innings
308 All Out
- Dhananjaya de Silva – Century
- Dinesh Chandimal – Half-century
West Indies – 1st Innings
626/9 declared
- Roston Chase – 194
- Amir Jangoo – Maiden Double Century
Sri Lanka – 2nd Innings
101 All Out
West Indies wrapped up the match inside four days with a dominant bowling display.
Roston Chase Leads from the Front
Captain Roston Chase played one of the finest innings of his Test career, scoring 194 runs and rescuing West Indies after early wickets.
His marathon partnership with Amir Jangoo completely shifted the momentum of the match.
Amir Jangoo Announces Himself
Playing only his second Test, Amir Jangoo produced a magnificent maiden double century.
His innings became one of the biggest positives for West Indies and laid the foundation for the massive first-innings total.
Kemar Roach Joins Elite Club
Veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach reached a major milestone by claiming his 300th Test wicket during the match.
Roach finished with 4 wickets in Sri Lanka’s second innings and played a key role in dismantling the visitors.
Sri Lanka Struggled Throughout
Apart from:
- Dhananjaya de Silva’s century
- Dinesh Chandimal’s fifty
Sri Lanka failed to build meaningful partnerships.
The batting collapsed for just 101 runs in the second innings as the West Indies pace attack dominated.
Key Performers
West Indies
- Roston Chase – 194
- Amir Jangoo – Double Century
- Kemar Roach – 4 wickets & 300 Test wickets
- Jayden Seales – Match-winning spell
Sri Lanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva – Century
- Dinesh Chandimal – Half-century
Match Highlights
- ✅ West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs
- ✅ Roston Chase registered his first Test victory as captain
- ✅ Amir Jangoo scored his maiden Test double century
- ✅ Kemar Roach completed 300 Test wickets
- ✅ West Indies lead the series 1-0
