Sri Lanka Women stunned West Indies with a 10-run victory in the 1st ODI, despite half-centuries from Stafanie Taylor and Jannillea Glasgow. Read now for full match drama!

Game Recap: Sri Lanka Women Upset West Indies by 10 Runs in 1st ODI

The Sri Lanka Women cricket team pulled off a thrilling 10-run victory over the West Indies in the opening ODI of the 2026 tour, held earlier this week. Despite strong batting displays from West Indies’ Stafanie Taylor and Jannillea Glasgow, the visitors held their nerve and clinched an upset win on home soil.

Read more below to discover how Sri Lanka’s bowlers turned the tides.

Ranaweera’s Bowling Heroics Seal the Match

Sri Lanka’s Inoka Ranaweera was the standout bowler, delivering a masterclass with 4 wickets for just 44 runs.

She consistently pressured West Indies’ batters, breaking key partnerships and restricting scoring opportunities.

"We stuck to our plans and believed until the end," said Inoka Ranaweera, Sri Lanka's leading spinner.

• Ranaweera’s 4/44 dismantled the West Indies middle order.
• Her efficient bowling struck crucial wickets at game-changing moments.

What was your Game-winning moment from Ranaweera’s spell?

West Indies Batting Stars Spark Challenge

Despite the loss, West Indies' Jannillea Glasgow and captain Stafanie Taylor both scored valuable half-centuries.

Their efforts kept the home side in the hunt throughout most of the chase.

"The half-centuries gave us good momentum, but we fell short in the end," said Stafanie Taylor, West Indies captain.

• Glasgow’s composed 50+ runs set a solid platform.
• Taylor’s experience showed in her timely runs under pressure.

Which batsman impressed you the most from West Indies?

Sri Lanka’s All-Round Team Effort Shines

While Ranaweera’s bowling grabbed headlines, Sri Lanka’s batters and fielders supported evenly to hold the competitive advantage.

Their collective discipline kept West Indies under consistent pressure.

"Everyone played their part today; this is a big morale boost for us," commented Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sri Lanka opener.

• Sri Lanka defended a total that required sharp fielding and bowling.
• Multiple players contributed with catches and runs to complement Ranaweera’s bowling.

Which Sri Lanka player contributed quietly but crucially?

Top Moments from the 1st ODI

• Inoka Ranaweera’s 4 crucial wickets (4/44).
• Jannillea Glasgow’s elegant half-century.
• Stafanie Taylor’s leadership with the bat.
• Tight fielding restricting West Indies’ extras.
• Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling in death overs.

Explore how this defeat shapes West Indies Women’s approach in upcoming matches and Sri Lanka's momentum in the series.

Poll: Who was the MVP of the 1st ODI?

• Inoka Ranaweera
• Stafanie Taylor
• Jannillea Glasgow
• Harshitha Samarawickrama

Vote now and share your favorite moments on social media!

Key Takeaways

• Inoka Ranaweera’s 4/44 proved decisive in Sri Lanka’s 10-run win.
• West Indies batters Taylor and Glasgow fought hard yet fell short.
• Sri Lanka’s team effort signals a competitive tour ahead.
• This result shakes up the ODI series outlook significantly.
• Both teams will look to adjust strategies ahead of the 2nd ODI.