Sri Lanka hosts Pakistan for a three-match women’s ODI series that carries considerably more weight than a standard bilateral assignment.
All three matches form part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29 cycle, meaning valuable qualification points are on offer for both sides as they build towards the next World Cup.
Sri Lanka arrive in decent shape, sitting third in the championship table with eight points from six matches after a 2-1 ODI series win over Bangladesh. Chamari Athapaththu continues to lead a largely settled squad.
Pakistan, ranked eighth in the world, are captained by Fatima Sana, who was named in the Team of the Tournament at the recent T20 World Cup after claiming 11 wickets and scoring 85 runs. Here is everything you need to know.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan women’s ODI series dates
The three-match series begins on Thursday, July 23, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. It concludes at the same venue on Tuesday, July 28.
The ODIs form the first half of a longer tour, with three T20Is to follow on July 31, August 2 and August 4, also in Hambantota.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan women’s ODI series schedule
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan women’s squads, team news
Sri Lanka Cricket named a 15-member squad that largely retains the group which beat Bangladesh, with Athapaththu continuing as captain. Opening batter Vishmi Gunaratne and wicketkeeper Anushka Sanjeewani both return after missing that series.
Experienced left-arm spinner Sugandika Kumari and wicketkeeper Kaushani Nuthyangana were the notable omissions. Sri Lanka came into the series having finished third in Group B at the T20 World Cup, missing the semi-finals on run rate to the West Indies.
The PCB confirmed Fatima Sana as ODI captain, with Maham Anees and Saira Jabeen the two uncapped players in the squad. Muneeba Ali will take over as captain for the T20I leg, with Fatima travelling to England to become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred.
Sri Lanka ODI squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi
Pakistan ODI squad: Fatima Sana (c), Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhter
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan women’s ODI series live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan women’s ODI series in India:
While available for viewing in Sri Lanka and ThePapare 2 HD (Channel 127) and in Pakistan on A Sports HD, there is no linear TV channel in India where you can view the matches
Instead, you can view the matches on FanCode.
