WI vs SL 1st Test live streaming: Playing 11, pitch report, head-to-head record and live streaming details

Following an eventful white-ball series between West Indies and Sri Lanka, attention now shifts to the longer format as the two teams prepare to meet in the opening Test of a two-match series beginning on June 25 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.

The series carries added importance in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, with Sri Lanka currently occupying third place in the standings. Sri Lanka entered the Test leg after winning the ODI series 1-0, while West Indies claimed the T20I series 2-1.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Match details

The first Test will be played from June 25 to June 29 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local time).

The second Test is set to take place at the same venue from July 3 to July 7.

WI vs SL 1st Test: Probable playing XIs

West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Shai Hope, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (captain), Joshua Da Silva (wicketkeeper), Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales.

Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis/Sonal Dinusha, Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha.

Pitch report and weather forecast

Weather conditions in North Sound are expected to remain favourable over the coming days, with temperatures forecast to stay slightly below 30 degrees Celsius.

The pitch is expected to offer better batting conditions during the opening two days before becoming more challenging later in the match. Although no Test has been played at the venue since November 2024, the surface has historically provided assistance to seam bowlers.

Head-to-head record

West Indies and Sri Lanka have contested 11 Test series against each other.

Sri Lanka have won four series, while West Indies have secured two series victories. Five series have ended in draws.

Live streaming and broadcast details

Cricket fans in India can watch the West Indies-Sri Lanka Test series live through the FanCode app and website with a premium subscription or match pass.

There is currently no confirmed television broadcast for the series in India.

Full squads

West Indies: Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican (vice-captain), John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Joshua Da Silva, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales.

Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Kamindu Mendis (vice-captain), Pathum Nissanka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Sonal Dinusha, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Milan Rathnayake and Isitha Wijesundara.