The Sri Lanka Women (SL W) will take on Pakistan Women (PAK W) in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Thursday, July 23. Both teams will be looking to make a positive start to the series. Sri Lanka will have the home advantage and will be eager to continue their impressive record against Pakistan in the 50-over format.
Chamari Athapaththu will lead the hosts, who boast an experienced squad featuring Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, and Inoka Ranaweera. Pakistan, meanwhile, will rely on the leadership of Nida Dar and the form of Gull Feroza, Sadaf Shamas, and Fatima Sana to challenge the hosts. With both teams possessing a good mix of experienced campaigners and exciting youngsters, fans can expect a competitive contest in Hambantota.
SL W vs PAK W: Match Details
| Match | Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI, Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, July 23, 10:00 AM |
| Venue |
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming details | FanCode (App & Website) |
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota: Pitch Report
The surface at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is expected to assist both batters and bowlers. The new ball could offer some movement for the seamers early on, while the spinners are likely to come into play as the match progresses. Batters who settle in at the crease should be able to score freely, making partnerships crucial in the middle overs.
SL W vs PAK W: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Won by SL W | 22 |
| Won by PAK W | 11 |
| Tied / No Results | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 11, 1998 (SL W Won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | October 22, 2025 (NR) |
SL W vs PAK W: Predicted Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Women
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi, Chethana Vimukthi
Pakistan Women
Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Amin, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (c), Saira Jabeen, Umm-e-Hani, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Waheeda Akhtar, Momina Riasat
SL W vs PAK W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Chamari Athapaththu
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu will once again be the key batter for her side. The experienced left-hander has been one of the most consistent performers in women’s cricket and will look to make the most of the home conditions. A strong start from Athapaththu at the top could set the tone for the hosts.
Probable Best Bowler: Fatima Sana
Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana has been in excellent form with the ball, picking up 14 wickets in her last seven matches. Her ability to strike with the new ball and return for crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs makes her Pakistan’s biggest bowling threat heading into the series opener.
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