The schedule for Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh in April-May 2026 has been announced. It will be a fascinating and competitive white-ball fixture between these two sides, and both will be eager to make the most out of this tour.
Coming to the head-to-head records between these two sides, it is evident that Sri Lanka Women have dominated in white ball formats. In ODIs between these two sides, out of a total of four games, Sri Lanka have won three games, while one game ended in a no result hence Bangladesh Women is yet to win an ODI match against Sri Lanka Women, this tour will give them the opportunity to change the stats.
In T20Is between these two sides, out of a total of 13 games, Sri Lanka have won 10 games, while Bangladesh have won just three games. However, it is important to note that this is a home fixture for Bangladesh, and they will be looking forward to changing the records.
The ODI series will start on the 20th of April in Rajshahi. The second and third matches will take place on the 22nd and 25th of April. Since all the matches will take place in the same venue, the teams will have a chance to understand the conditions and play their strategies accordingly.
Then the tour shifts to the T20I leg, the matches will take place in Sylhet for the T20 series. The matches will take place on the 28th of April, the 30th of April, and the 2nd of May. The shortest is a different kind of excitement and tests players on their ability to handle pressure, matches in T20Is flip in a moment.
This series is a good opportunity for Sri Lanka to continue their good record against Bangladesh. For Bangladesh, it is a good opportunity to break the record and play in front of their home crowd.
The series will also be important for young players who are trying to establish themselves at the international level. As there will be a combination of experience and new talent in the teams, the matches promise to be close and provide full entertainment to fans.
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana and Sri Lanka’s skipper Chamari Athapaththu would see this series as an important build-up, especially as it’s just a matter of a few months before the T20 World Cup is to take place in England this year.
This series, especially the T20Is, would help both sides gain momentum as well as clarity on their respective sides before heading into the tournament. It’s not just a series; it’s a step towards preparing for a tournament as big as a World Cup.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2026 Schedule:
1st ODI – April 20: Rajshahi
2nd ODI – April 22: Rajshahi
3rd ODI – April 25: Rajshahi
1st T20I – April 28: Sylhet
2nd T20I – April 30: Sylhet
3rd T20I – May 2: Sylhet
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