Sri Lanka Women embark on a historic tour of Bangladesh starting April 20, 2026, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is across two venues.
This marks the first-ever bilateral series between these teams on Bangladeshi soil, with the ODI leg forming part of the ICC Women’s Championship pathway to the 2029 Cricket World Cup.
Captain Chamari Athapaththu leads a formidable Sri Lankan side against Nigar Sultana’s Bangladesh, who return to ODI cricket after their 2025 World Cup campaign.
The T20I series also serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, beginning June 12.
Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Complete Schedule
The tour covers six matches across two formats, with ODIs in Rajshahi and T20Is shifting to Sylhet.
| Match | Date | Day | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | April 20, 2026 | Monday | Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi | 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 2nd ODI | April 22, 2026 | Wednesday | Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi | 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 3rd ODI | April 25, 2026 | Saturday | Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi | 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 1st T20I | April 28, 2026 | Tuesday | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2nd T20I | April 30, 2026 | Thursday | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 3rd T20I | May 2, 2026 | Saturday | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
Bangladesh Women vs Sri Lanka Women Head-to-Head Record
Sri Lanka hold a commanding lead over Bangladesh in both formats, making them favorites heading into this tour.
ODI Head-to-Head
| Team | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | W/L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1986-2025 | 60 | 13 | 45 | 0.28 | 22.41% |
| Sri Lanka | 1986-2025 | 60 | 45 | 13 | 3.46 | 77.58% |
T20I Head-to-Head
| Team | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | W/L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 2007-2025 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 0.69 | 40.90% |
| Sri Lanka | 2007-2025 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 1.44 | 59.09% |
Bangladesh Women’s Squad
Bangladesh have announced their 15-member ODI squad featuring several notable inclusions and returns.
Bangladesh ODI Squad: Nigar Sultana (C), Nahida Akter, Fargana Haque, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Sharmin Akter, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sarmin Sultana, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Juairiya Ferdous
Sharmin Sultana makes a remarkable return to ODI cricket after seven years, having last featured against Pakistan in November 2019. Uncapped wicketkeeper Juairiya Ferdous earns her maiden call-up alongside off-spinner Sultana Khatun.
Bangladesh Probable T20I Squad: Nigar Sultana (C), Nahida Akter, Fargana Haque, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Sharmin Akter, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Dilara Akter, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Juairiya Ferdous, Sanjida Islam
The T20I squad is expected to be announced closer to the April 28 opener, with a similar core retained from the ODI setup. Dilara Akter and Sanjida Islam are likely additions given their recent T20I performances.
Sri Lanka Women Squad
Sri Lanka enter the tour as favorites based on their experienced lineup and dominant head-to-head record.
Sri Lanka Probable ODI Squad: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika de Silva, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Hasini Perera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasooriya, Inoshi Fernando, Malki Madara, Dewmi Vihanga, Imesha Dulani
Sri Lanka Probable T20I Squad: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika de Silva, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Hasini Perera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasooriya, Shashini Gimhani, Malki Madara, Dewmi Vihanga, Imesha Dulani
Captain Chamari Athapaththu remains the cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s batting across both formats, while experienced left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera leads the bowling attack. Ranaweera holds the record for most wickets (13) at Sylhet in women’s T20Is, giving Sri Lanka a significant advantage in the shorter format.
Venue Statistics & Pitch Reports
Both venues offer distinct conditions that could influence team strategies throughout the series.
Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi (ODIs):
This 15,000-capacity venue in northern Bangladesh hosts its first women’s international series. The pitch traditionally offers assistance to spinners as the match progresses, with the surface slowing down in the second innings.
Average first innings scores in domestic cricket hover around 220-240. Captains winning the toss typically prefer batting first to post competitive totals before the pitch deteriorates.
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (T20Is):
A proven venue for women’s cricket, Sylhet hosted the 2014 ICC Women’s World T20 and 2022 Women’s T20 Asia Cup. Meg Lanning’s 126 off 65 balls remains the highest individual score here in WT20Is.
Inoka Ranaweera holds the bowling record with 13 wickets in 10 T20Is at this venue, giving Sri Lanka a psychological edge. Average first innings scores range between 120-135, with spinners controlling the middle overs.
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How to Watch Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women Live?
Fans can catch all six matches of the tour live on digital platforms.
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | FanCode App & Website |
| Bangladesh | BTV, T Sports | Toffee App, Rabbithole |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV, PeoTV Sports | Dialog TV GO |
FanCode holds exclusive streaming rights for the Sri Lanka Women tour of Bangladesh 2026 in the Indian subcontinent. Viewers in Bangladesh can watch on BTV and T Sports, while Sri Lankan fans have access through Dialog TV and PeoTV Sports.
The FanCode app offers subscription packages for the complete series coverage across both ODI and T20I formats.
