Bangladesh Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd ODI – Sri Lanka Women Tour of Bangladesh 2026
The second ODI between Bangladesh Women and Sri Lanka Women takes place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi, with the match starting at 9:00 AM IST (local time 8:30 AM BDT). This three-match series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship cycle leading to the 2029 World Cup, making every point crucial for both sides in the standings. After a thrilling first ODI where Bangladesh chased down 206 with three wickets in hand, thanks to Sharmin Akter’s 86 and Sobhana Mostary’s 41, the hosts lead 1-0. Sri Lanka, posting 205/9, will be desperate to level the series on a venue known for balanced contests.
The pitch at Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium offers average batting conditions with assistance for both pacers and spinners, as seen in prior ODIs where teams averaged around 250-300 runs. Early seam movement could favor quick bowlers, but it tends to flatten out, rewarding steady batsmen—teams batting first have had mixed success, with chases proving viable. Weather in Rajshahi looks promising: clear skies, temperatures peaking at 30-37°C with low humidity and zero chance of rain, ensuring a full day’s play under bright sunshine.
This match carries massive weight. Bangladesh, playing their first ODI series since last year’s World Cup, stunned Sri Lanka in the opener—their maiden ODI win over the islanders in recent memory—boosting confidence ahead of the decider. Sri Lanka, fresh off a series win against West Indies, entered as favorites but faltered, leaking runs after a solid 68/0. A loss here hands Bangladesh a rare series triumph and vital championship points, while Sri Lanka need a strong response to stay in contention.
Bangladesh Women have endured a lean patch in ODIs, losing four of their last five before this series, but the opener flipped the script. Their bowling restricted Sri Lanka effectively, with spinners like Rabeya Khan and Nahida Akter shining. Batting depth was key in the chase, though top-order collapses remain a worry—four wickets tumbled for one run near the end. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, boast momentum from recent victories but showed fragility: Hansima Karunaratne’s 54 was lone resistance, undone by Dewmi Vihanga’s 3/43. Their batting relies heavily on Chamari Athapaththu, absent or quiet in the first game, while fielding lapses hurt.
Head-to-head, Sri Lanka dominate with 12 wins to Bangladesh’s 4 in 18 ODIs, one tie and one no-result. Recent form tilts Bangladesh’s way: they’ve won the last five encounters, including the opener, overturning historical trends where Sri Lanka won most recently. Last five: Bangladesh victories across the board, with Sri Lanka struggling to adapt to Bangladesh’s spin attack.
BAN W vs SL W Match Details
- Match: BAN W vs SL W 2nd ODI Match
- Teams: Bangladesh Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd ODI
- Date: 22 April 2026
- Time: 08:00 AM PST
- Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Where To Watch SL W vs BAN W Match Live Streaming:
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In Sri Lanka: ThePapare 2 & ThePapare 2 HD (Dialog TV channels 63 & 127), streaming on ThePapare.com and Dialog Play app (live link: https://live.thepapare.com/).
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In India & Globally: FanCode app/website for live streaming and highlights.
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Live scores & commentary: ESPNcricinfo, CricTracker, YouTube cricket channels (unofficial updates).
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Other options: Check SuperSport (Africa), ICC.tv for select regions; no confirmed BTV or Gazi TV broadcast yet for Bangladesh viewers.
Availability may vary by location—use VPN if geo-blocked. Match starts soon!
Live Score Info:
SL W vs BAN W: All matches on these websites, ESPN and Cricbuzz, have live scores.
For Bangladesh, strengths lie in resilient middle-order batting and spin variety—Nahida Akter (key wicket-taker), Rabeya Khan, and Shorna Akter form a potent trio. Weaknesses? Inconsistent openers and pace bowling beyond Marufa Akter. Sharmin Akter (360 runs in 10 games) and Sobhana Mostary (436 runs at 22.94 avg) are in red-hot form post-opener, with Nigar Sultana’s captaincy steadying nerves. Fariha Trisna adds lower-order punch.
Sri Lanka’s edge is explosive batting led by Chamari Athapaththu (captain, all-round firepower) and Harshitha Samarawickrama, plus all-rounders like Kavisha Dilhari. Their spin depth—Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha de Silva—is world-class. But recent momentum dipped: over-reliance on top three, and bowling leaked 200+ easily. Hasini Perera and Nilakshi de Silva must fire, while pacers like Hansima Karunaratne need breakthroughs early.
Probable XI:
Bangladesh Women: Sharmin Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sarmin Sultana, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter
Probable XI:
Sri Lanka Women: Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Kaushani Nuthyangana, Hansima Karunaratne, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Dewmi Vihanga
With home advantage, recent win, and pitch suiting their spinners, Bangladesh hold the upper hand. Sri Lanka’s experience could spark a fightback if Chamari ignites, but Bangladesh’s momentum—chasing under pressure and restricting totals—tips the scales. Expect a tight contest, but Bangladesh to clinch a 1-run thriller or 5-wicket win, sealing the series 2-0.