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West Indies to host Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan in 2026 home season – West Indies 2026 Home Season: Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan Tours

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West Indies 2026 Home Season: Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan Tours

The West Indies men’s team is set to host Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan in the 2026 home season, with a series of exciting Test matches and ODIs scheduled across the Caribbean.

Home Season Schedule

Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced that Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica will host the white-ball matches against Sri Lanka between June 3 and 14, while the Test matches will be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda, starting on June 25 and July 3.

Sri Lanka Tour

The Sri Lanka tour will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, all to be played at Sabina Park, Jamaica. The Test matches against Sri Lanka will be part of the ICC World Test Championship, where West Indies are currently placed last (ninth) after seven losses in eight games in the ongoing 2025-27 cycle.

Sri Lanka Tour Schedule:
June 3 – 1st ODI at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 6 – 2nd ODI at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 9 – 3rd ODI at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 11 – 1st T20I at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 13 – 2nd T20I at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 14 – 3rd T20I at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 25-29 – 1st Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda
July 3-7 – 2nd Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda

New Zealand Tour

The New Zealand tour will feature five ODIs, to be played at Guyana’s National Stadium (first three) and Kensington Oval in Barbados (last two) between July 11 and 21.

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New Zealand Tour Schedule:
July 11 – 1st ODI at Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
July 13 – 2nd ODI at Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
July 16 – 3rd ODI at Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
July 19 – 4th ODI at Kensington Oval, Barbados
July 21 – 5th ODI at Kensington Oval, Barbados

Pakistan Tour

Pakistan will visit the Caribbean for two Tests, to be played from July 25 to 29 and August 2 to 6, both in Trinidad & Tobago, but at different venues: the first at Brian Lara Cricket Academy and the second at Queen’s Park Oval.

Pakistan Tour Schedule:
July 25-29 – 1st Test at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
August 2-6 – 2nd Test at Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

WI OUTSIDE! Initiative

The home season is being promoted as “WI OUTSIDE!” an initiative that captures the spirit and energy synonymous with cricket in the Caribbean. CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said the initiative is a celebration of the spirit and an invitation to every cricket fan and proud West Indian to come out, fill the stands, wave their flags, and create the kind of atmosphere that makes West Indies cricket special.

“West Indies cricket has always been about more than what happens on the field. It is about people, passion, culture, pride, and the unmatched energy that comes alive when our fans rally behind the maroon,” Dehring said. “WI OUTSIDE! is a celebration of that spirit and an invitation to every cricket fan and proud West Indian to come out, fill the stands, wave their flags, and create the kind of atmosphere that makes West Indies cricket special”

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“We want this summer to feel like a movement across the region, where fans are fully engaged with the team and part of the experience every step of the way.”

Vikram Hayes

Vikram Hayes is a senior cricket analyst at The Times of India, celebrated for his astute reading of the game and a storytelling flair that brings matches to life. A graduate of St. Xavier's College and the Asian College of Journalism, Vikram cut his teeth covering Mumbai's storied maidans before joining the national sports desk. His areas of expertise include spin bowling tactics, pitch behavior, and the historical narratives that shape rivalries. He has reported from multiple IPL seasons, World Cups, and Test tours, and his column Spin Cycle is among the most-read cricket features in Indian digital media. Vikram has also contributed research to award-winning sports documentaries. A winner of the Ramnath Goenka Award and a WAN-IFRA prize, he remains a trusted voice for millions of fans seeking insight beyond the scorecard.