BAN-W vs SL-W Match Prediction : 1st Match, Sri Lanka Women tour of Bangladesh 2026

Sri Lanka Women will begin their white-ball tour of Bangladesh on April 20, 2026, with the first ODI at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi. This article looks at the key betting tips, probable playing elevens, and pitch conditions for the opening match of the series.

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Bangladesh Women vs Sri Lanka Women Head-to-Head Record

Bangladesh Women have struggled in recent ODI meetings against Sri Lanka Women. In the last five matches between the two sides, Sri Lanka Women have won three, while the other two matches ended without a result.

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BAN-W vs SL-W Team Previews

Bangladesh Women

Bangladesh Women come into this match under pressure after a disappointing run in ODI cricket. Their most recent ODI ended in a no-result against India Women, and before that they had lost four matches in a row against different opponents. Their last completed ODI also came against Sri Lanka Women, and Bangladesh lost that contest by seven runs in October 2025.

In that match, Sri Lanka Women were bowled out for 202, but Bangladesh could only reach 195 for 9 in reply. Shorna Akter starred with the ball by taking three wickets for 27 runs, while Sharmin Akhter and captain Nigar Sultana both scored fifties in the chase. Even so, Bangladesh never quite looked in control of the run chase.

Sharmin Akhter is expected to lead the batting effort once again. She has scored 360 runs from her last ten matches at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 64.05. Captain Nigar Sultana has also contributed 246 runs from her last ten matches at an average of 27.33 and a strike rate of 70.68.

With the ball, Nahida Akter remains Bangladesh’s main threat. She has picked up 12 wickets from her last nine ODI appearances with a strike rate of 36.25. Rabeya Khan has also added ten wickets from her last ten ODI matches.

Bangladesh Women Expected Playing 11

Fargana Hoque, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c) †, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Fahima Khatun.

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Sri Lanka Women

Sri Lanka Women have been the more reliable ODI side in recent matches. They have won three of their last five matches in the format, although they did lose their most recent outing against West Indies Women. Even so, they have clearly enjoyed the upper hand against Bangladesh in this rivalry and have won the last three completed ODI meetings between the teams.

In their previous ODI against West Indies Women, Sri Lanka posted 217 for 7 batting first. That total was chased down comfortably by the opposition, but there were still positives with the bat. The Sri Lankan lineup has enough depth and experience to put Bangladesh under pressure in this opener.

Harshitha Samarawickrama will be a key figure in the batting unit. She has scored 479 runs from her last 13 innings at an average of 36.84. Hasini Perera has also been consistent, scoring 408 runs from her last 13 matches at an average of 31.38.

Sri Lanka’s bowling attack also looks well-balanced. Left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera has picked up 19 wickets from her last 11 matches at an average of 23.21. Dewmi Vihanga has claimed 14 wickets from her last eight ODIs, while Sugandika Kumari has added 13 wickets from her last 11 matches.

Sri Lanka Women Expected Playing 11

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana †, Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera.

BAN-W vs SL-W Toss Prediction

There has not yet been an international women’s ODI played at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium. Even so, the surface may offer some help to the quick bowlers early on, while spin could become more influential later in the match. Because of that, chasing may still be the preferred option after winning the toss.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch is expected to offer good pace and bounce at the start of the game, which should help the seamers with the new ball. As the match progresses, the surface is likely to settle and become better for batting. Spinners could also come into play in the later stages. Conditions are expected to be hot, with some cloud cover around during the contest.

BAN-W vs SL-W : Who Will Win?

Bangladesh Women head into this contest on the back of a poor run of results, while Sri Lanka Women have been more competitive in the ODI format recently. The hosts will still take confidence from playing at home and from their familiarity with local conditions, but Sri Lanka Women appear to have the stronger recent form and the more settled lineup. That gives the visitors the edge in this opening ODI.

Bet on Sri Lanka Women to win.