West Indies are set for a decisive Test vs Sri Lanka starting July 3, 2026, with mixed injury news as they look to seal a series victory. Team news:Shai Hope fit: The keeper-batter has been declared fit and available. He missed the 1st Test vs Sri Lanka due to a side strain but has recovered. Kemar Roach doubtful: Senior pacer Kemar Roach is a major doubt with an ankle injury. He’s been named in the squad but is racing against time to be fit for the 2nd Test starting today. Whether it was Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase's epic partnership or the fire-breathing exploits of Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph, West Indies swarmed Sri Lanka across all departments. And with Shai Hope set to make his return to the XI, it's clear this West Indies side is one on the rise. Of course, it's far too early to make sweeping declarations, but if they can add consistency to their ceiling, there is no saying how far they can go. As for Sri Lanka, the first Test was unquestionably a reality check. There was certainly some rust owing to their quite gentle Test schedule as of late, and so in terms of potential areas of improvement there are many. Pathum Nissanka had a Test to forget, as did other cornerstones of the batting unit such as Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis. The only positive takeaway was skipper Dhananjaya de Silva's first-innings century, but more will be needed from those around him, especially when dealing with top-tier pace away from home. 1st Test result: West Indies hammered Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs at home. WI posted 626/9 then bowled Sri Lanka out for 308 & 101.Current match: The 2nd Test begins July 3, 2026. A win or draw would clinch the series for West Indies. Roach’s impact: He played the 1st Test, so his absence would be a blow to the pace attack led by Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Shamar Joseph. It was an innings showing immense maturity, choosing when to defend and when to take on the bowling. It was also an innings that has given the West Indian think tank one of those good headaches, as the decision on who will make way for Hope has been complicated somewhat. One thing is for sure, it won't be Jangoo, whose only goal now will be to replicate the patience shown across that first Test and give the Sri Lankans another long outing in the field. The pitch at North Sound proved quite fruitful for seamers able to extract movement off the surface and in the air, and West Indies' four-pronged attack most definitely outshone their Sri Lankan counterparts. Expect more of the same. In terms of the weather, there are scattered showers expected across the five days. Milan Rathnayake's debut five-for makes him the only Sri Lankan fast bowler to achieve this feat in their first Test match on West Indian soil West Indies lead the 2-Test series 1-0. With Hope back to strengthen the batting, they’ll be favorites, but Roach’s fitness could decide how strong their bowling looks on day 1.