Pakistan Women will look to seal the three-match ODI series when they take on Sri Lanka Women in the second ODI at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota, on July 25, 2026. The visitors made a strong statement in the series opener, producing a disciplined all-round display to register a comfortable five-wicket victory with 42 balls to spare. That result not only handed Pakistan a 1-0 lead but also pushed them to the top of the ICC Women’s Championship standings in this series with 10 points from seven games and an impressive Net Run Rate of +1.765. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, slipped to third place with eight points from seven matches and a Net Run Rate of +0.103.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hansima Karunaratne, Malki Madara, Nimasha Madewage, Hasini Perera, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nilakshika Silva, Dewmi Vihanga, Chethana Vimukthi
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Mahran Anees, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar, Siara Jabeen
Players to watch out for:
Hasini Perera
Sri Lanka’s Hasini Perera has been their standout batter in recent matches and will once again shoulder plenty of responsibility. Across her last ten innings, she has accumulated 353 runs at an impressive average of 39.22 with a healthy strike rate of 69.21. Her unbeaten 93 remains the highlight of that run, showcasing her ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when required. Sri Lanka will hope she converts another promising start into a match-winning knock.
Sadaf Shamas
Pakistan opener Sadaf Shamas arrives in excellent touch after consistently scoring runs at the top of the order. In her previous seven innings, she has amassed 467 runs at a remarkable average of 66.71 while striking at 91.03. Her highest score of 98 underlines her ability to play long innings, making her one of Pakistan’s biggest batting threats in the second ODI.
Inoka Ranaweera
Veteran left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera continues to be Sri Lanka’s most dependable bowler. Over her last nine matches, she has claimed 12 wickets with best figures of 3/97 while maintaining an economy rate of just 4.41. Her ability to build pressure through accurate spells will be crucial against Pakistan’s in-form batting line-up.
Nashra Sandhu
Pakistan spinner Nashra Sandhu has once again proven why she is among the most reliable slow bowlers in women’s ODI cricket. She has picked up 12 wickets in her last six matches, including best figures of 5/57. With an outstanding bowling average of 24.16, a strike rate of 24.16 and an economy of 5.57, she remains Pakistan’s biggest wicket-taking option in the middle overs.
Pitch:
The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota generally provides a balanced surface in ODI cricket. Fast bowlers can expect some movement with the new ball during the opening overs, especially under morning conditions, while batters who settle in can play their strokes confidently. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow slightly, bringing spinners into the contest.
Weather:
The weather forecast for Hambantota looks favourable for a full day’s cricket. Warm and humid conditions are expected throughout the match with temperatures hovering around 30°C. Only a minimal chance of rain has been predicted, while light coastal winds may provide a touch of assistance.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Fatima Sana, Kavisha Dilhari, Nashra Sandhu, Inoka Ranaweera, Tasmia Rubab, Gull Feroza
Match Details:
Date – July 25, 2026
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Broadcast – The match will be available to watch live on the FanCode app and website.
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