West Indies defeat Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua as Kemar Roach reaches a major career milestone, taking his 300th Test wicket. Multiple reports say Roach becomes just the fifth West Indian to claim 300 Test wickets, and the landmark arrives during a heavy West Indies victory. West Indies bowlers, including Roach along with Jayden Seales and the Josephs—Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph—generate significant movement and pressure, dismissing Sri Lanka for 101. The match ends with an innings-and-217-run win for West Indies, described across outlets as one of the Caribbean’s largest Test victories.
Times of India adds that a major batting platform contributes to the margin: a world-record 401-run partnership between Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase helps set up the dominant total. Guyana Chronicle also notes that Cricket West Indies (CWI) congratulates Roach on the 300-wicket achievement. Overall accounts converge on Roach’s milestone and the scale of West Indies’ win, with the decisive bowling and large batting contribution central to the result.
