The series will begin on Thursday, July 23, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota and will form part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-2029 cycle.
Sri Lanka have opted for continuity following their recent T20 World Cup campaign. The squad features a blend of experienced players and emerging talent, with Nilakshika Silva, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Dewmi Vihanga and Inoka Ranaweera among the key names retained.
Sri Lanka’s ODI squad for the Pakistan series is: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), 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 Sewwaldi and Kawya Kavindi.
The series carries significant importance for Sri Lanka as they continue their campaign in the ICC Women’s Championship. The island nation currently sit third in the standings with four points after securing an away series victory over the West Indies.
With two points awarded for every win, the three ODIs against Pakistan could prove crucial in strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in the championship standings and their long-term path towards the 2029 Women’s World Cup qualification phase.
The squad also includes several players who impressed during the T20 World Cup. Nilakshika Silva has strengthened her position in the middle order, while spinners Inoka Ranaweera and Imesha Dulani are expected to play important roles in Hambantota conditions.
The ODI series will run from July 23 to August 4, 2026. All three ODIs and the subsequent three-match T20I series will be played at the same venue, with Sri Lanka hoping to make full use of home advantage.
Sri Lanka have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with captain Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the side.
The series will begin on Thursday, July 23, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota and will form part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-2029 cycle.
Sri Lanka have opted for continuity following their recent T20 World Cup campaign. The squad features a blend of experienced players and emerging talent, with Nilakshika Silva, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Dewmi Vihanga and Inoka Ranaweera among the key names retained.
Sri Lanka’s ODI squad for the Pakistan series is: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), 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 Sewwaldi and Kawya Kavindi.
The series carries significant importance for Sri Lanka as they continue their campaign in the ICC Women’s Championship. The island nation currently sit third in the standings with four points after securing an away series victory over the West Indies.
With two points awarded for every win, the three ODIs against Pakistan could prove crucial in strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in the championship standings and their long-term path towards the 2029 Women’s World Cup qualification phase.
The squad also includes several players who impressed during the T20 World Cup. Nilakshika Silva has strengthened her position in the middle order, while spinners Inoka Ranaweera and Imesha Dulani are expected to play important roles in Hambantota conditions.
The ODI series will run from July 23 to August 4, 2026. All three ODIs and the subsequent three-match T20I series will be played at the same venue, with Sri Lanka hoping to make full use of home advantage.
