Hosts Sri Lanka Women lock horns with Pakistan Women in the 3-match T20I series opener at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on July 31, 2026. After a closely contested ODI series, which Sri Lanka 2-1, both teams will be aiming to build on the momentum, looking for a winning start.
Sri Lanka Women will once again bank on the experience of Chamari Athapaththu, alongside the ODI Player of the Series Harshitha Samarawickrama and the in-form bowling attack. Meanwhile, Pakistan will rely on experienced campaigners like Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz, and Nashra Sandhu, while will miss captain Fatima Sana, who joins Birmingham Phoenix for The Hundred 2026.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Sanjana Kavindi, Harshitha Samarawickrama (WK), Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nimasha Meepage, Chamudi Praboda, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Natalia Pervaiz, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig, Rameen Shamim, Umm-e-Hani, Shawaal Zulfiqar
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 21
- Sri Lanka Women won – 9
- Pakistan Women won – 11
Pakistan Women have historically enjoyed the upper hand in this rivalry, winning 11 of the 21 T20Is played between the two sides. However, both Sri Lanka and Pakistan Women have significantly improved in recent years making every meeting between these Asian rivals increasingly competitive. Dambulla has often witnessed closely fought battles and expect another thrilling encounter as both teams look for a winning start.
Where to Watch Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women 3rd ODI, 2026
Date – July 31, 2026
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Fixtures:
July 23 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women – 1st ODI – Pakistan won by 5 wickets
July 26 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women – 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
July 28 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women – 3rd ODI – Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
July 31 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women – 1st T20I
August 02 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women – 2nd T20I
August 04 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women – 3rd T20I
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
Sri Lanka – Dialog TV, ThePapare
India – FanCode
Pakistan – Tapmad, A Sports
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