Kemar Roach reaches a major career milestone as West Indies defeat Sri Lanka in the opening Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Roach becomes only the fifth West Indies bowler to take 300 Test wickets, completing the mark during the match with a four-wicket haul in Sri Lanka’s second innings; Asitha Fernando is reported as his 300th dismissal.
Across reports, West Indies’ pace attack is described as creating significant movement and maintaining pressure throughout Sri Lanka’s collapse. Sri Lanka are bowled out for 101, and West Indies secure an innings-and-217-run victory, one of their largest-margin wins. Additional West Indies bowlers, including Jayden Seales and the Joseph brothers (Shamar and Alzarri), are also noted for taking key spells.
Several outlets also highlight that the win is led on the batting side by a record-setting partnership between Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase, described as a 401-run stand, which helps set up the dominant team total and quick wrap-up of the match. West Indies’ captain Roston Chase and coach Daren Sammy are mentioned in this context.
