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The team lost the match by 103 runs as on the target of 341 runs, the team managed to make only 238 runs with a loss of 8 wickets.

Matches are expected to return to Sabina Park for the first time since 2019, marking the league’s return to Jamaica after recent ownership changes involving the former Jamaica Tallawahs franchise.

Jamaica will return to the Caribbean Premier League under the ownership of Kingsmen Sports Enterprise, led by Fawad Sarwar, with matches set to take place at Sabina Park.

Kensington Oval has been chosen to stage the CPL playoff matches and final, strengthening Barbados’ reputation as a leading venue for major international cricket events.

The West Indies senior men’s cricket team remains in India after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup due to airspace restrictions caused by rising tensions in the Middle East, with officials confirming all players are safe.

Jamaica will stage Caribbean Premier League matches in 2026, marking its return after seven years with a newly approved franchise.

Captain Shai Hope and opener Roston Chase struggled against India’s bowlers, while Jason Holder and Rovman Powell shared a crucial 71-run partnership that helped West Indies reach a total of 196 in the do-or-die match.

Following their victory against Zimbabwe, both West Indies and India secured 2 points each in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

West Indies won all four of its group stage matches, finishing first in Group C with eight points and a 1.874 net run rate, securing an early spot in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

West Indies will also take on South Africa and India in the Super 8 stage, aiming to reach the semi-finals after missing out in 2024.

The six-match series at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, with free entry for spectators.

Nepal posted 133/8, but the West Indies responded confidently, finishing on 134/1 to seal the victory and secure qualification to the second stage of the tournament.

Through his social media, Lewis thanked fans for a decade of support in international cricket, saying ‘the time has come for me to depart.’

The year starts with away T20I series followed by the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

The West Indies bowling unit included six players, aiming to bring consistency and stability in the stadium conditions.

West Indies commenced its Bangladesh tour with a 74-run loss in the first ODI at Mirpur.

Despite centuries from John Campbell and Shai Hope, the West Indies' innings collapsed, with key players like Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales falling, ultimately leading to their defeat.

The match, being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, follows India’s dominant win in the first Test, where they triumphed by an innings and 140 runs.

Lara emphasized that dedication and love for representing the West Indies should always come before excuses, urging players to rise above obstacles and play better cricket.

Cricket West Indies will cut the 2026 calendar by scrapping Under-17 tournaments, merging women’s formats, and removing some teams from men’s competitions.