The first ODI match between Bangladesh Women and Sri Lanka Women will be held on 20th at Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi.th April 9:00 am IST.
Get the best BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st ODI match of Sri Lanka Women Bangladesh tour 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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BAN-W vs SL-W Match Preview:
The first ODI of the three-match series between Bangladesh Women and Sri Lanka Women is scheduled on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Shaheed AHM Kamaruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi. The match is scheduled to start at 9:00 am IST. This series is a historic occasion as it is the first bilateral ODI series between the two countries held in Bangladesh. Both teams see this series as an important opportunity to earn points in the ICC Women’s Championship cycle as well as refine their combinations ahead of a busy international season.
Meanwhile, historical data shows that Sri Lankan women hold a statistical advantage in their head-to-head encounters. In their previous bilateral meetings, Sri Lanka have generally emerged as the more dominant side, having recently won the 2023 series 1–0. However, the conditions in Rajshahi are expected to suit the home team’s spin-heavy attack, as the pitch traditionally becomes slower and offers significant turn as the match progresses. As a result, while Sri Lanka have the psychological edge from previous wins, Bangladesh’s familiarity with these subcontinental surfaces makes this opening encounter highly competitive.
Bangladesh women are entering the series with a balanced team led by experienced Nigar Sultana Joti. The hosts have made notable inclusions, such as the return of veteran batsman Sarmin Sultana after a seven-year absence and young wicketkeeper-batsman Zuaria Firdous being included for the first time. Furthermore, the bowling department is dependent on the pace of the brilliant Nahida Ector and Marufa Ector. The “Tigresses” aim to use their home advantage and Fergana Haq’s recent form to take an early lead in the series and improve their standing in the ICC Women’s Championship.
However, Sri Lanka Women arrive in Rajshahi with a strong lineup captained by world-class all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu. The team has a mix of experienced stability with players like Enoka Ranaweera and Sugandhika Kumari along with the emerging talent of Kavisha Dilhari. Furthermore, the visitors intend to take advantage of Athapaththu’s explosive batting at the top of the order to put the Bangladeshi bowlers under immediate pressure. Additionally, the team looks to adjust its technical application on the slow Monarchy surface to maintain its unbeaten record in the bilateral ODI series against the hosts.
Therefore, this opening encounter promises to be an intense tactical battle between Bangladesh’s spin variety and Sri Lanka’s aggressive batting depth. Bangladesh aim to use their home ground’s energy and middle-order stability to seal a win. Additionally, Sri Lanka intend to take advantage of their individual stars and the momentum of recent wins to take a 1-0 lead and continue their dominance in the format.
BAN-W vs SL-W head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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bangladesh women |
0 |
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sri lanka women |
3 |
BAN-W vs SL-W Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
31°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
speed and spin |
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Average score of first innings |
220 |
Records of chasing teams:
BAN-W vs SL-W Playing 11 (Expected):
Bangladesh women playing 11:
1) Fargana Haq
2) Sharmin Akhtar
3) Shobhana Mostri
4) Nigar Sultana (C/Wicketkeeper)
5) shorna actor
6) Ritu Moni
7) Fahima Khatoon
8) Rabeya Khan
9) Nahida Actor
10) Marufa Actor
11) Sultana Khatoon
sri lanka women playing 11: :
1) Chamari Athapaththu ©
2) Hasini Perera
3) Harshita Samarawickrama
4) Imesha Dulani
5) Hansima Karunaratne
6) Kavisha Dilhari
7) Neelaksika Silva
8) Devami Vihanga
9) Sugandhika Kumari
10) Enoka Ranaweera
11) Malki Madara
BAN-W vs SL-W Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Chamari Athapaththu – Sri Lankan left-handed opening batsman and off-spin all-rounder, has scored 3,421 runs in 105 ODIs, along with taking 33 wickets with a best performance of 3/31. |
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Kavisha Dilhari – Contributing in both departments, the right-handed batting all-rounder and off-spinner has scored 793 runs and taken 33 wickets in 41 ODIs, with best figures of 4/20. |
Raises up:
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Nigar Sultana Joti – Leading Bangladesh, the right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman has registered 1,474 runs in 65 ODIs, including a maiden century of 101. |
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Shorna Akhtar – Bangladesh’s right-handed middle-order batsman has scored 168 runs in 12 ODIs, including 2 wickets and a best performance of 1/21. |
Budget Selection:
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Rabeya Khan – Powering Bangladesh’s attack, the right-arm spinner has taken 33 wickets in 31 ODIs while adding 149 runs with a highest score of 43*. |
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Deumi Vihanga – Emerging as a bowling asset, the right-arm spinner has taken 14 wickets in just 9 ODIs with a best spell of 55 runs and 5/43. |
BAN-W vs SL-W Sri Lanka Women Bangladesh Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Chamari Atapattu and Kavisha Dilhari |
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vice captain |
Shorna Actor and Nigar Sultana |
BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Hasni Perera, Nigar Sultana
- Batsmen- Shobhana Mostori, Harshitha Samarawickrama
- All-rounders – Chamari Athapaththu©, Fahima Khatoon, Kavisha Dilhari, Shorna Akhtar (Vice Captain)
- Bowlers- Sugandhika Kumari, Enoka Ranaweera, Nahida Akhtar
BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Hasni Perera, Nigar Sultana (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen- Shobhana Mostori, Harshitha Samarawickrama
- All-rounders – Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari©, Devmi Vihanga, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Acter
- Bowlers – Enoka Ranaweera, Nahida Akhtar

BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI Sri Lanka Women Bangladesh tour 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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P Vatsala |
No |
No |
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J Firdous |
No |
No |
BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI Sri Lanka Women Bangladesh tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Chamari Atapattu |
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gl captaincy option |
Kavisha Dilhari |
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choice of punt |
Devmi Vihanga and Rabeya Khan |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-4-3 |
BAN-W vs SL-W Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, Sri Lanka women’s team is expected to win this match.
