In Kingston, Jamaica, the West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sri Lanka in the second ODI, which is crucial for the hosts as they trail the series 1-0. The toss was delayed by 30 minutes due to rain, which also influenced captain Shai Hope's decision to field first, anticipating further rain interruptions. Sri Lanka's captain Kusal Mendis acknowledged the challenging conditions they would face at the start. Both teams made changes to their squads; West Indies brought in Amir Jangoo to replace the injured Matthew Forde, while Sri Lanka included Eshan Malinga, who recently impressed in the IPL, replacing Asitha Fernando. The pitch is expected to mirror that of the first ODI, with early batting likely to be tough due to overcast skies, but conditions may improve as the game progresses. The West Indies XI includes Shai Hope as captain, while Sri Lanka's lineup features Kusal Mendis as captain and wicketkeeper.