West Indies to host Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan in 2026 home season – West Indies Announce 2026 Home Season: Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Pakistan Tours
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced an exhilarating 2026 home season for the West Indies men’s team, set to feature formidable opponents Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan. The extensive schedule includes vital Test matches that will form part of the ICC World Test Championship, alongside engaging white-ball encounters, promising a summer of captivating cricket across the Caribbean.
West Indies Set for Crucial 2026 Home Season
The 2026 home season kicks off with Sri Lanka’s visit in June, followed by New Zealand in July, and concludes with Pakistan later that month and into August. This packed itinerary underlines CWI’s commitment to bringing top-tier international cricket to the region and providing fans with ample opportunities to witness their beloved team in action.
The tours by Sri Lanka and Pakistan are particularly significant as they include Test matches that count towards the ICC World Test Championship. These fixtures present crucial opportunities for the West Indies to improve their standing in the global Test arena, as the team is currently placed ninth after a challenging start to the 2025-27 cycle, having suffered seven losses in eight games.
Sri Lanka Tour: A Blend of White-Ball and Red-Ball Cricket
The Sri Lanka tour will commence with a series of white-ball matches hosted at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, from June 3 to June 14. Following the limited-overs contests, the focus will shift to Test cricket. The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda, will be the venue for the two crucial Test matches, scheduled to begin on June 25 and July 3 respectively. These Tests are vital for the West Indies’ World Test Championship aspirations, offering a chance to accumulate valuable points against a competitive Sri Lankan side.
New Zealand Tour: Five ODIs Across Two Nations
Following the Sri Lanka series, New Zealand will arrive for a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series, exclusively featuring white-ball cricket. The tour, spanning from July 11 to July 21, will be split between two iconic venues. The first three ODIs are slated for Guyana’s National Stadium, a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere. The series will then move to Kensington Oval in Barbados for the final two matches, ensuring that more fans across the region get to experience the excitement of international cricket.
Originally, Guyana was scheduled to host all five ODIs against New Zealand. However, CWI Chief Executive Chris Dehring clarified that
