The three-match T20I series between Pakistan Women and Sri Lanka Women at Dambulla’s Rangiri International Stadium has set up a captivating contest in the final leg of Pakistan’s tour. After a hard-fought ODI series where Sri Lanka rallied back to claim a 2-1 victory in Hambantota, the focus shifted to the shortest format with both teams keen to test fresh combinations. The hosts with back-to-back wins have secured the 3-match T20I series 2-0 and while Pakistan will look to finish the series on a high, Sri Lanka will eye a dominant series sweep.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Maham Anees, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Sidra Amin, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (C), Saira Jabeen, Syeda Aroob Shah, Momina Riasat, Nashra Sandhu, Umm-e-Hani, Tasmia Rubab, Waheeda Akhtar
Players to watch out:
Shawaal Zulfiqar
Shawaal Zulfiqar has been in brilliant form at the top of the order, leading the run charts in the series so far. Across 2 innings in 2 matches, she has accumulated 111 runs at an impressive average of 55.50 and an explosive strike rate of 146.05. She notched up a top score of 63, anchoring the batting unit with 18 boundaries and a six while facing 76 deliveries.
Nashra Sandhu
Nashra Sandhu made an immediate impact with the ball, bowling a tight spell in her single innings appearance across the 2 matches. She captured 2 wickets for 25 runs in her 4 full overs, maintaining a disciplined economy rate of 6.25. With a strike rate of 12.00 and an average of 12.50, she kept the opposition batters under tight control throughout her spell.
Imesha Dulani
Imesha Dulani has delivered a sensational performance with the bat, amassing 106 runs in her 2 innings while remaining unbeaten once. Highlighted by a sparkling century (101*), she holds a staggering average of 106.00 and a strike rate of 147.22. Her aggressive display off just 72 balls includes 18 fours and a maximum, making her one of the standout performers of the series.
Chamudi Praboda
Chamudi Praboda leads the bowling figures with consistent breakthroughs, picking up 3 wickets across 2 matches in the series. She bowled 8 overs in total for 56 runs, returning best bowling figures of 2/27 with an economy rate of 7.00. Her strike rate of 16.00 and average of 18.66 demonstrate how effective she has been in restricting run flow while striking regularly.
Pitch:
Situated in Sri Lanka’s dry zone, this pitch traditionally offers firm, dry surfaces. Seamers get useful movement under light, but spin and variable pace rapidly become the controlling factors as the game advances.
Weather:
Expect overcast skies and light rain spells throughout the day, peaking at 29°C with a low of 25°C and brisk 17 mph winds from the southwest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Chamari Athapaththu, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Malki Madara, Maham Anees, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu, Tasmia Rubab
Match Details:
Date – August 04, 2026
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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