Sri Lanka reveals schedule of Pakistan Women’s ODI and T20 series in Hambantota

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) The complete program has been announced for Pakistan The women’s upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to take place in July and August 2026. The tour will feature three One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals, providing an important opportunity for both teams to build momentum. Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Kingdom.

The ODI leg of the series will hold additional significance as it is part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29 cycle. With valuable qualifying points at stake, both teams will be keen to consolidate their positions in the standings.

Championship battle adds extra edge to ODI series

Pakistan women are in a strong position in the ICC Women’s Championship table. After securing four wins from six matches, they are currently placed second with eight points. Sri Lanka women are placed third after registering four wins and two losses in their six matches, making them strong contenders in the race for World Cup qualification.

So the three-match ODI series is expected to have a big impact on the championship standings. With both sides being on equal footing in recent years, fans can expect a tough contest in Hambantota.

Pakistan’s recent rise in women’s cricket has been due to improved consistency across all formats, while Sri Lanka have shown impressive progress under a developing team that continues to compete strongly against higher-ranked opponents.

Hambantota will host the entire tour

All six matches of the tour will be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. The venue has become a regular destination for international cricket in Sri Lanka and is known for hosting competitive competitions in both limited overs formats.

The ODI series will begin on July 23, followed by the second and third matches on July 25 and July 28 respectively. After a short break, the focus will shift to the T20I series, with games scheduled on July 31, August 2 and August 4. Playing all matches at one venue is expected to simplify travel arrangements and allow both teams to settle into local conditions quickly.

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The rivalry remains fierce in T20Is

Historical numbers suggest that there is little to separate the two sides in the shortest format. Pakistan and Sri Lanka have clashed 21 times in Women’s T20 Internationals, in which Pakistan has a slight advantage. Pakistan has won 11 of these matches, while Sri Lanka has emerged victorious on nine occasions. One match ended in a draw, which shows how competitive the rivalry has been over the years. The T20I series could also provide an opportunity for both teams to test and build combinations for future global tournaments following the conclusion of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

While the T20I rivalry is relatively similar, Sri Lanka has had more success in the 50-over format. In women’s ODI, both the teams have faced each other 34 times, in which Sri Lanka has won 22 matches. Pakistan has recorded 11 wins, while one game ended with no result. However, recent performances indicate that Pakistan is capable of challenging Sri Lanka’s historical dominance and could make the upcoming series a tightly contested match.

Full schedule of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan white ball series

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This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.