Where to Watch 1st ODI – Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women? Live Streaming Details

The Pakistan Women’s tour of Sri Lanka 2026 begins with an exciting first ODI as Sri Lanka Women take on Pakistan Women at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota on July 23, 2026 (Thursday). Both teams will be looking to start the three-match ODI series with a win and build early momentum in the ICC Women’s Championship. With experienced stars such as Chamari Athapaththu and Fatima Sana leading their respective sides, the opening match promises an interesting battle between two competitive teams.

Sri Lanka Women will look to make the most of their home advantage, while Pakistan Women will aim to carry their recent form into the series opener. Pakistan have won four of their last five matches, while Sri Lanka have won three of their previous five. The match will also give fans the chance to watch several experienced players, including Chamari Athapaththu, Kaveesha Dilhari, Fatima Sana, Sadaf Shamas and Syeda Aroob Shah.

The three-match ODI series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29 cycle, making the opening game important for both teams. With both sides having points to fight for in the championship table, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be eager to begin the series on a winning note in Hambantota.

Head-to-Head:

Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women have faced each other 34 times in Women’s ODIs. Sri Lanka Women have won 22 matches, while Pakistan Women have won 11, with one match ending without a result. The most recent meeting between the two sides, played on October 24, 2025, ended without a result. Before that, Sri Lanka Women defeated Pakistan Women by 93 runs on June 5, 2022. Pakistan Women had won the previous two matches in that series, beating Sri Lanka by 73 runs and by eight wickets.

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Pakistan also won their previous ODI meeting before that series, defeating Sri Lanka by 108 runs in Dambulla on March 24, 2018. Overall, Sri Lanka have enjoyed greater success in the 50-over format, but Pakistan have shown that they can challenge their opponents and will look to add another win to their record in the upcoming series.

Squads:

Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team

Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi

Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team

Fatima Sana (C), Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

Where to watch Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women?

Fans in India can watch the Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women 1st ODI live on the FanCode app and website. There is no live television broadcast for this bilateral series in India.