West Indies secured a memorable Test series victory after the second Test against Sri Lanka ended in a high scoring draw at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The result gave West Indies a 1-0 series win, marking their first Test series victory over Sri Lanka in 23 years.
Sri Lanka dominated large parts of the match with the bat, declaring their first innings at 549/9. Lahiru Udara was the standout performer with a brilliant 188, while Sonal Dinusha scored 92 and Kamindu Mendis added 84. West Indies responded strongly through Justin Greaves, who made 180, and Shai Hope, who scored 112, helping the hosts reach 499.
On the final day, Sri Lanka tried to force a result by scoring quickly in their second innings. Dinesh Chandimal’s 71 helped them declare at 251/9, setting West Indies a target of 302. Sri Lanka’s attacking approach gave them a chance, but the surface remained good for batting and the West Indies openers stayed firm.
John Campbell and Brandon King both scored unbeaten half-centuries as West Indies reached 109/0 before the teams agreed to a draw. Their calm batting ensured there would be no late collapse and confirmed a historic series result for the home side.
Justin Greaves was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series, underlining his massive impact across the two Tests. His runs gave West Indies the foundation they needed in a series where their batters showed much needed consistency.
For Sri Lanka, the draw will feel like a missed opportunity. They scored heavily, showed intent, and created moments of pressure, but they could not take the 20 wickets required to win. For West Indies, the result was a major step forward and a rare moment of celebration in Test cricket.
