The visitors from Sri Lanka have been playing well this trip and have already taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the Twenty20 International series. They continued that momentum into Sylhet, winning the first T20I by 25 runs and the second by 21 after a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the ODI leg. Bangladesh hasn’t been able to maintain the pressure required to reach the finish line, despite moments of brilliance like Sultana Khatun’s disciplined bowling and Sharmin Akter’s undefeated 44 in the second game.
The Sri Lankan batting core continues to be the center of attention going into tomorrow’s final. Harshitha Samarawickrama has been a nightmare for the local bowlers, scoring a quick 49 in the second match after winning the first with a 61. Chamari Athapaththu continues to lead from the front beside her, making strategic bowling changes and batting contributions that have kept the hosts in check. Bangladesh will need a more explosive start from their top order and improved execution in the final overs to limit the visitors’ scores if they want to avoid a clean sweep.
With an average first-innings total of about 144 in women’s T20Is, the venue at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has somewhat benefitted the bowlers. Kavisha Dilhari of Sri Lanka has taken full advantage of these circumstances, as evidenced by her Player of the Match effort in which she stifled the run flow with numbers of 2/15. Nahida Akter and Sultana Khatun, Bangladesh’s spin twins, will probably be the first blood drawn early tomorrow. The Lankans will be keen to finish a dominant tour with a clean 3-0 score, while the home team has one more chance to salvage some pride.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women
Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Juairiya Ferdous, Marufa Akter, Shobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun, Sumaiya Akhter
Sri Lanka Women
Chamari Athapaththu, Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Nimasha Meepage, Hasini Perera, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nilakshika Silva, Dewmi Vihanga
Players to watch out for :
Imesha Dulani
In this series, Imesha has been a dependable presence at the top for Sri Lanka, scoring 82 runs at a respectable average of 41.00 over the course of two innings. She has already surpassed the fifty-mark once on this tour, and her strike rate of 126.15 indicates that she isn’t scared to take the initiative. She continuously finds holes and keeps the scoreboard moving without having to clear the ropes, having found the boundary eleven times thus far
Shorna Akter
Shorna has contributed 72 runs with a maximum score of 60 in her two appearances, continuing to be a bright spot for Bangladesh. With five boundaries and two huge sixes, she is demonstrating her power while playing with a strike rate of 124.13. She has been one of the home team’s most aggressive hitters in this match, anchoring the middle order with an average of 36.00
Sultana Khatun
With three wickets in two games, Sultana has led the wicket charts as Bangladesh’s best player with the ball. She picked up a best of 2/29 while maintaining a neat economy of 6.25 throughout her eight overs, demonstrating excellent control. She is the main threat that Sri Lankan hitters have to deal with during the powerplay and middle overs because of her average ability to strike every 16 balls
Kavisha Dilhari
By taking two wickets and being extremely difficult to score off, Kavisha has given Sri Lanka the control they needed. She has given up just 38 runs in her eight overs and has the greatest economy rate of any of the top wicket-takers at 4.75. She has been the ideal tactical tool to reduce Bangladesh’s scoring pace and create pressure from one end, with a best bowling performance of 2/15
Pitch Report:
The surface at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is traditionally known for being slow and sluggish, making it a tricky environment for batters to find their rhythm. While the pitch often begins with a layer of grass that offers some early swing and pace for seamers, it quickly transitions into a surface where the ball grips and turns, allowing spinners to dominate the middle overs. Recent stats suggest a significant advantage for bowlers, with first-innings scores in shorter formats often averaging around 113 to 144 runs, demanding high technical skill from anyone looking to post a competitive total
Weather Report:
Expect light rain throughout the day in Sylhet tomorrow, with a high of 24°C, a low of 21°C, and winds coming from the east at 5 mph
Fantasy XI:
Nigar Sultana, Fahima Khatun, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun, Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Dewmi Vihanga
Match Details:
Date: 2nd May, 2026
Time: 1 PM IST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh
Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
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