WI-W vs SL-W Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch — ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Match 17

Two Caribbean queens versus a Sri Lankan side riding a comeback wave — Match 17 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be a cracker at Bristol!

WI-W vs SL-W Match Overview

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West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women lock horns in Match 17 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, June 21 at the County Ground, Bristol. West Indies Women are in second place with four points from two wins, while Sri Lanka Women sit fifth with one victory so far. t2online

Match Info

Current Form

West Indies Women have won both their tournament matches — most recently defeating Scotland Women by seven runs while defending a target of 154. Star batter Stafanie Taylor smashed 47 off just 19 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes to anchor the innings. t2online

Sri Lanka Women bounced back strongly after losing their opening match against England, chasing down 153 in 19.4 overs to beat New Zealand Women by five wickets in their last outing. t2online

Probable Playing XIs

West Indies Women: Q Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), DJS Dottin, Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry, Stafanie Taylor, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, K Ramharack

Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Rajapaksha, C Atapattu (C), H Madavi, H Perera, N de Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), WK Dilhari, S Kumari, Kawya Kavindi, M Ayodhya, Nimasha Madushani

Pitch Report & Prediction

The pitch at County Ground Bristol is a batter-friendly surface with consistent bounce and carry. Spinners may get some assistance in the middle overs, with the average first-innings score sitting at 180–185 runs. Pace accounts for 52% of wickets, spin 48%. t2online

West Indies Women’s superior batting firepower and in-tournament momentum makes them the favourites to win, but Sri Lanka’s form makes this anything but a foregone conclusion.

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Fantasy Dream11 Picks

Captain: Hayley Matthews (WI-W) — 62 runs and four wickets in this tournament make her the standout captain choice. t2online

Vice-Captain: Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W) — a versatile all-round contributor who scored 31 runs and took a wicket in the tournament. t2online

Players to avoid: Imesha Dulani (SL-W) and Zaida James (WI-W).

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is the premier global event for women’s T20 cricket, and this edition in England is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet.

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