West Indies Test captain Roston Chase has hailed the team’s series win over Sri Lanka as the greatest moment of his career so far.
The Windies and Sri Lanka played to a draw in the second Test in Antigua after their innings-and-217-run victory in the opening Test, resulting in a 1-0 series victory for the home side.
Match Scores; Sri Lanka: 549/9 declared & 251/9 declared
West Indies: 499 & 109/0
This marks Chase’s first series win as Test captain, the Windies’ first series win over Sri Lanka in 23 years, and their first series win at home since 2022. It also marked the first time since 1995 that the West Indies posted three consecutive first-innings totals of 450 or more in tests.
Justin Greaves was named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his outstanding performances with both bat and ball.
Greaves produced a career-defining innings of 180, displaying remarkable concentration during a marathon stay of more than eight-and-a-half hours at the crease. His knock came from 325 deliveries and included 14 fours and two sixes.
Together with Shai Hope, who scored a composed 112, Greaves shared a record 242-run partnership for the fifth wicket at the venue. Hope’s century was the third of his Test career and his second at the ground, following his 115 not out against Bangladesh in November 2024.
Greaves’ innings of 180 also ensured the West Indies had three batters score 150 or more in the series; the first time they have achieved the feat since 2005.
He reflected on his contributions where he captured the player of the match and the series awards.
The test team’s next assignment comes up against Pakistan from July 25-August 7 in Trinidad for another two-test series.
