The Bangladesh – Sri Lanka Women’s ODI series opener in Rajshahi was nothing short of a thriller, marking a historic milestone as Bangladesh secured their first-ever ODI victory over Sri Lanka.
The game defined by gritty individual performances, with the visitors posting a fighting 205 thanks to maiden half-centuries from Imesha Dulani and Hansima Karunaratne. Bangladesh eventually chased it down with three wickets to spare in a tense finish, largely on the back of Sharmin Akter’s masterful 86. While the Tigresses showed immense composure to cross the line, the Sri Lankan bowling unit, led by Dewmi Vihanga’s three-wicket haul, proved they have the tools to rattle the hosts if they can find a bit more support from their top-order batters.
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 5
- Sri Lanka won – 3
- Bangladesh won – 1
- No result – 1
Historically, Sri Lanka has held a clear upper hand in this matchup, claiming three victories out of their five encounters. However, that lone victory for Bangladesh—coming just days ago in the series opener—has completely shifted the narrative and breathed new life into the rivalry.
With one match ending in a no-result, the gap in the win column is narrowing, and the Tigresses finally seem to have cracked the code against Sri Lanka. This shift suggests that while the overall record still favors the Sri Lankan side, the momentum is currently with the hosts as they look to even the score in the record books.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Fargana Haque, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Sharmin Akter, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sarmin Sultana, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Juairiya Ferdous
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Malki Madara, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Tiumi Wathsala, Kawya Kavindi, Chethana Vimukthi, Nimesha Nadushani
Where to Watch: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – 2nd ODI:
Date – April 22, 2026
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
The matches will be streaming live on the FanCode app and Website.
Fixtures:
1st ODI – April 20, Rajshahi (9:00 AM IST) Bangladesh won by 3 wickets
2nd ODI – April 22, Rajshahi (9:00 AM IST)
3rd ODI – April 25, Rajshahi (9:00 AM IST)
1st T20I – April 28, Sylhet (1:00 PM IST)
2nd T20I – April 30, Sylhet (1:00 PM IST)
3rd T20I – May 02, Sylhet (1:00 PM IST)
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