West Indies vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Streaming Online in India, 1st Test 2026
Catch the West Indies vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026 live streaming and telecast details across India, UK, USA, Australia, the Caribbean, and Sri Lanka. The ICC World Test Championship match kicks off on June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM AST (7:30 PM IST) from the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Find out which platforms, including FanCode, ESPN Caribbean.
The highly anticipated Test series between West Indies and Sri Lanka gets underway today, June 25, 2026, with the first of two crucial matches in the Caribbean. Both teams will lock horns at the iconic Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, aiming to gain valuable points in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (2025-27) cycle. Where to Watch India vs Ireland 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast in India.
West Indies, led by newly-appointed Test captain Roston Chase, will be keen to turn their fortunes around in the longest format of the game, having lost seven of their last eight Test matches and currently seeking their first win in the WTC cycle. Sri Lanka, under the captaincy of Dhananjaya De Silva, enters the series sitting joint-third in the WTC rankings and will be looking to build on their recent 1-0 Test series victory against Bangladesh in June 2025.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test |
| Date | June 25 - 29, 2026 |
| Start Time (AST) | 10:00 AM Antigua Standard Time |
| Start Time (IST) | 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time |
| Venue | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda |
| Competition | ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 |
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
In Test cricket history, Sri Lanka holds an advantage over West Indies. Out of 24 Test matches played between the two nations, Sri Lanka has won 11, while West Indies has secured 4 victories, with 9 matches ending in a draw. Looking at series results, Sri Lanka has won 4 of the 11 Test series contested, compared to West Indies' 2 wins, and 5 series have been drawn.
Recently, West Indies lost their Test series to New Zealand in December 2025. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, won their last Test series 1-0 against Bangladesh in June 2025. In the white-ball leg of this tour, Sri Lanka claimed the ODI series 1-0, while West Indies bounced back to win the T20I series 2-1. Sri Lanka also suffered a 15-run defeat in a warm-up match against a West Indies Select XI just before the Test series. 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi To Use Separate Dressing Room During IND vs ENG T20Is As Per ECB Rules: Report.
Live Streaming and Telecast Details
Cricket fans around the globe can catch all the red-ball action from the 1st Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka through various broadcasting and streaming platforms. Please note the specific details for your region:
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | N/A (No TV coverage) | FanCode App & Website |
| Caribbean | ESPN Caribbean (ESPN, ESPN2) | Disney+ |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV (The Papare 1 & 1 HD) | Dialog ViU |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App / Fubo (via Willow TV) |
| Australia | N/A | Amazon Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports | Discovery+ (via TNT Sports) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
This two-match Test series is vital for both West Indies and Sri Lanka as they seek to make an impact in the World Test Championship standings. Fans are encouraged to tune in and witness what promises to be a gripping encounter between these two competitive cricketing nations.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 25, 2026 06:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).