Hope and Greaves Lead West Indies' Fightback on Day 3 Against Sri Lanka
An unbroken 174-run partnership between Shai Hope and Justin Greaves helped West Indies reach 318/4, still trailing Sri Lanka's first innings total by 231 runs.
The story
At the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, Day 3 of the second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka saw a determined fightback from the hosts. After Sri Lanka declared their first innings at a commanding 549/9, West Indies found themselves in trouble at 144/4.
However, Shai Hope, returning from a shoulder injury, and Justin Greaves stitched together an unbeaten 174-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Hope finished the day on a patient 86 not out, reaching his half-century from 90 balls, while Greaves was equally watchful, scoring 85 not out off 85 balls.
Their resilient stand ensured West Indies ended the day at 318/4, still trailing by 231 runs, with the follow-on target of 350 still in sight. Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva utilized various bowling options, but the Barbadian duo successfully blunted the attack, prioritizing wicket preservation.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies vs Sri Lanka | Test | Day 3 Stumps: WI 318/4, trail SL (549/9d) by 231 runs | Shai Hope 86* (not out) |
| Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh | ODI | Live: Bangladesh won toss, elected to bowl | Match in progress |
Series in play
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies, 2026. 2nd Test, Day 4 in progress; West Indies trail by 231 runs
Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe, 2026. 1st ODI, Live
India tour of England, 2026. England lead the five-match T20I series 1-0
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (131 rating) | Australia maintains the top spot in the latest Test rankings. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (121 rating) | India holds the number one position in One Day International cricket. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India (271 rating) | India leads the T20 International team rankings. |
| ICC World Test Championship (2025-2027) | 1. Australia (87.50% PCT) | Australia currently leads the WTC standings, followed by South Africa. |
What we'll be watching
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka: 2nd Test, Day 4 continues on July 6 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka: 2nd Test, Day 5 on July 7 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
- England vs India: 3rd T20I on July 7 at Trent Bridge.
- Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh: 2nd ODI on July 9.
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