Bangladesh Women will host Sri Lanka Women at home for the first time in a long time in this historic three-match ODI series, which will begin on Monday, April 20th, at 9:00 AM IST at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi.
Both these groups have only met in 14 ODI matches so far, with Sri Lanka Women winning 10 of them, mostly while batting first, and 2 matches were draw. Inshort, total dominace by the Sri Lankan side, which the other side will look to change towards their side.
BAN-W vs SL-W Match Details
Bangladesh Women vs Sri Lanka Women - 1st ODI Match, Sri Lanka Women tour of Bangladesh Women 2026
Venue: Shaheed A. H. M. Kamaruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi
Date & Time: 20th April 2026 at 09:00 AM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
BAN-W vs SL-W Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn Score | 246 |
| Avg 2nd inn Score | 234 |
| Win% batting 1st | 57 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 43 |
BAN-W vs SL-W Pitch Report
This is a real pitch that benefits both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers will do well here with the new ball, particularly in overcast conditions. However, as the ball's shine wears off, batting will become easier.
BAN-W vs SL-W Weather Report
On match day, temperatures are expected to be 21 to 28 degrees Celsius, with partly sunny skies
BAN-W vs SL-W Last Five Matches
| BAN-W (Bangladesh Women) | L L L L L |
| SL-W (Sri Lanka Women) | L W W W L |
BAN-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | SL-W Won | BAN-W Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
BAN-W vs SL-W Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh Women Probable Playing XIs
Nigar Sultana (C & wk), Nahida Akter, Sharmin Sultana, Fargana Hoque, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Fariha Trisna
Sri Lanka Women Probable Playing XIs
Chamari Athapaththu(c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari
Topmost Picks for BAN-W vs SL-WDream11 Prediction:
Top Picks - Sri Lanka Women
- Harshitha Samarawickrama - Harshitha Samarawickrama finished the series as the leading run-scorer, with 171 runs in three matches, averaging 57.
- Inoka Ranaweera - Inoka Ranaweera, who played a significant role in a series win over the West Indies with eight wickets
Top Picks - Bangladesh Women
- Nigar Sultana - Nigar Sultana, who averages 28 while performing for Bangladesh and has scored 392 runs in 18 ODI matches.
- Marufa Akter - Bangladesh's young pacer Marufa Akter, who swings the ball either way, will be key to breaking Sri Lanka's top order.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team:
Nigar Sultana, Hasini Perera, Sobhana Mostary, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu(C), Kavisha Dilhari, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter(VC), Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain - Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama
Vice-captain - Shorna Akter, Nigar Sultana
Wicketkeeper - Nigar Sultana
BAN-W vs SL-W Probable Winners:
Sri Lanka Women are the clear favourites to win this match against Bangladesh Women. They have a far more balanced side, and they are riding high after winning the series against the West Indies. Expect a one-sided match, with the Sri Lanka women taking an earlier 1-0 lead in the series. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka Women is expected to win this match.