Roach's 300th Wicket Powers West Indies to Dominant Innings Victory Over Sri Lanka
Kemar Roach reached a significant milestone as the West Indies secured a commanding innings and 217-run win in the first Test against Sri Lanka, taking a 1-0 series lead.
The story
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua witnessed a dominant performance from the West Indies, who wrapped up the first Test against Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs on Day 4. Veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach was the star, claiming 4 for 51 in the second innings to reach the landmark of 300 Test wickets, becoming only the fifth West Indian to achieve this feat.
Sri Lanka, trailing by 318 runs, were routed for just 101 in their second innings, half an hour after lunch. Earlier, the West Indies had piled up a massive 626 for 9 declared, largely thanks to a record-breaking 401-run sixth-wicket partnership between Amir Jangoo (233) and captain Roston Chase (194), which effectively batted Sri Lanka out of the match. Jayden Seales provided excellent support with 3 for 14 in the second innings, sealing the emphatic victory.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Test | West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs | Kemar Roach 4/51 & 300 Test wickets |
| England vs New Zealand | Test | New Zealand won by 160 runs | Zak Foulkes 3/52 |
| Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh | Test | Day 3, play in progress | Innocent Kaia 140 (ZIM 1st Innings) |
Series in play
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026. 1st Test, West Indies lead 1-0
New Zealand tour of England, 2026. 3-match Test series, New Zealand won 2-1
Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026. One-off Test, Day 3 in progress
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| World Test Championship 2025-27 | Australia (1st), South Africa (2nd), New Zealand (3rd) | New Zealand's series win over England boosted their qualification chances, while England slipped to seventh. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | Australia (1st) | Australia maintains the top spot in the Test rankings. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | India (1st) | India continues to hold the No.1 position with 272 rating points. |
What we'll be watching
- Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh: Day 4 of the One-off Test continues at Harare Sports Club on July 1st at 07:30Z.
- Sweden vs Portugal: The 1st T20I kicks off the Portugal tour of Sweden at Botkyrka Cricket Center on July 1st at 07:30Z.
- England vs India: The 1st T20I begins India's tour of England at Riverside Ground on July 1st at 16:30Z.
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