2nd Test | West Indies vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026 | North Sound | 3 July 2026

West Indies go into the second Test with one genuine selection headache: whether Shai Hope is fit enough to reclaim the wicketkeeping gloves after his shoulder injury heals in time. Everything else in this lineup looks close to settled following a first Test that produced a world-record partnership and a first win under captain Roston Chase. Sri Lanka’s picture is simpler on paper, but it still carries its own lingering fitness question in the pace bowling attack.

Shai Hope’s Fitness Call Still Looms Large

Hope was ruled out of the first Test, played 25 to 29 June, after a left shoulder strain in West Indies’ final training session on 23 June. Cricket West Indies said further assessment would determine his second Test availability, and no clearance had been published as of 2 July.

Hope has scored 534 runs in his last 8 Tests at an average of 33.38. If passed fit, the more likely change is to Da Silva’s wicketkeeping spot rather than Jangoo’s place.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Playing XI

Neither board has confirmed a lineup, but the shape of both is reasonably predictable given the first Test and the fitness questions still open.

That table assumes Hope replaces Da Silva if passed fit, with Jangoo retained regardless, while Sri Lanka’s XI stays unchanged pending Kumara’s fitness call.

Jangoo’s World-Record Stand Made Him Undroppable

Jangoo’s unbeaten 233 anchored a 401-run stand with Chase’s 194 for the sixth wicket, the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Test history. That innings alone has settled his place regardless of Hope’s fitness.

West Indies turned that platform into an innings and 217-run victory, wrapped up inside four days at North Sound, giving Chase his first win as captain. Selectors have little reason to break up a batting order that just produced a record.

Kumara’s Injury Opens a Door for Fernando

Kumara suffered a hamstring injury bowling the first ball of his second over on day two, leaving the field without bowling again. His figures finished at 1-0-4-0. He returned to bat in the second innings and was dismissed for 9, but no fitness update has been issued.

If unfit, Sri Lanka’s reserve options in their 17-man squad are Vishwa Fernando and Isitha Wijesundara. Fernando carries a Test record of 81 wickets from 28 matches at an economy of 3.52, though current-season form isn’t publicly available for either bowler.

Both Squads Heading Into North Sound

West Indies named a 15-man squad on 16 June: Roston Chase as captain, Jomel Warrican as vice-captain, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales.

Both sides go into North Sound with selection questions open, which is exactly why the West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test playing XI won’t be locked in until closer to the toss on 3 July.

Who do you think should keep wicket for West Indies if Hope is passed fit? Drop your pick in the comments.

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FAQs

Is Shai Hope playing in the West Indies vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test?

Not confirmed yet. He missed the first Test with a shoulder strain, and Cricket West Indies said his second Test availability depended on further assessment, with no clearance published since.

Will Amir Jangoo play in the second Test against Sri Lanka?

Yes, he’s widely expected to retain his place. His unbeaten 233 in the first Test came in a world-record partnership, and no reporting suggests he’s at risk of being dropped.

Is Lahiru Kumara fit for the Sri Lanka vs West Indies second Test?

Not confirmed. He left the field with a hamstring injury after bowling one over on day two of the first Test and hasn’t bowled since, with no fitness update issued.

What is the West Indies Test squad for the Sri Lanka series?

West Indies named a 15-man squad on 16 June, led by Roston Chase with Jomel Warrican as vice-captain. It includes Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo and Tagenarine Chanderpaul among the batting options.

What was the result of the first Test between these two sides?

West Indies won by an innings and 217 runs, wrapping up victory inside four days at North Sound. It was Roston Chase’s first Test win since taking over as captain.