West Indies to host Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan in 2026 home season
St John's, May 28
Cricket West Indies has officially unveiled the full schedule for the 2026 Men's International Home Series, setting the stage for an electrifying summer of cricket across the Caribbean.
The 2026 home season will feature international series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan, bringing world-class cricket to multiple territories and delivering months of high-energy action throughout the region, according to the CWI website.
As part of the finalised schedule, Barbados has been added as a host venue for the One-Day International series against New Zealand, with the final two matches now set to be played there.
CWI CEO, Chris Dehring, explained the adjustment, "Cricket West Indies engaged in discussions with the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana regarding logistical challenges associated with hosting the five ODIs. Subsequently, the Governments of Guyana and Barbados proposed a collaborative arrangement to share the matches and associated operational costs between the two territories. Following consultation with New Zealand Cricket, Cricket West Indies approved the arrangement as part of its continued commitment to delivering a successful and memorable series for players, fans, and the wider Caribbean community. Cricket West Indies wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the Governments of Guyana and Barbados for their cooperative spirit, flexibility, and swift action in ensuring the series proceeds without disruption."
The summer officially bowls off in Jamaica with a white-ball series against Sri Lanka from June 3-14, featuring three One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals. The teams will then travel to Antigua for a two-match Test series scheduled for June 25-29 and July 3-7.
Attention will then shift to a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with Guyana hosting the opening three matches on July 11, 13 and 16, before the series concludes in Barbados with the final two encounters on July 19 and 21.
The final leg of the home season will take place in Trinidad & Tobago, where the "Men in Maroon" will face Pakistan in a two-match Test series from July 25-29 and August 2-6. The series will also mark a historic milestone for the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, which is set to host its first-ever international Test match.
Full International Home Series Schedule:
Sri Lanka series schedule:
First ODI - June 3, Sabina Park, JamaicaSecond ODI - June 6, Sabina Park, JamaicaThird ODI - June 8, Sabina Park, JamaicaFirst T20I - June 11, Sabina Park, JamaicaSecond T20I - June 13, Sabina Park, JamaicaThird T20I - June 14, Sabina Park, JamaicaFirst Test - June 25-29, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & BarbudaSecond Test - July 3-7, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda
New Zealand series schedule:
First ODI - July 11, Guyana National Stadium, GuyanaSecond ODI - July 13, Guyana National Stadium, GuyanaThird ODI - July 16, Guyana National Stadium, GuyanaFourth ODI - July 19, Kensington Oval, Barbados Fifth ODI - July 21, Kensington Oval, Barbados
Pakistan series schedule:
First Test - July 25-29, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and TobagoSecond Test - August 2-6, Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see five ODIs against New Zealand. With the World Cup qualifiers coming up, both teams will want to find their rhythm. Good move splitting matches between Guyana and Barbados.
West Indies really need to rebuild their Test cricket. Pakistan series in Trinidad will be a proper test of character. Hope the pitches are spicy and produce results. Big fan of Caribbean cricket, hope they bounce back.
Never understood why West Indies doesn't play more ODIs. They have some of the most explosive batters. Good to see them hosting quality opposition. Let's hope some young talent emerges!
Nice schedule but I wish they'd include an India series too! That would fill stadiums like never before. Anyway, good to see cricket thriving in the Caribbean. Get well soon, Windies cricket!
The collaborative approach between Guyana and Barbados is actually smart financial management. Cricket boards need to be practical. But those Test matches against Pakistan in Trinidad will be absolute thrillers!
Finally some good news for West Indies cricket! The Sri Lanka series should be competitive - both teams have similar issues with batting consistency. And a Test at Brian Lara Academy - that's historic! 😊
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