The three-match ODI series between the Bangladesh women's cricket team and the Sri Lanka women's cricket team concluded with Sri Lanka emerging victorious 2-1. Despite losing the opening match, Sri Lanka bounced back to win the next two games and claim the series. Now, attention turns to the T20I leg, which promises to be an exciting contest between the two sides.
ODI Series Recap
Bangladesh Women won the first ODI by three wickets, chasing a target of 206 in a closely fought encounter. However, Sri Lanka Women leveled the series with a four-wicket win in the second match, chasing 166. In the decider, Sri Lanka put up a dominant performance, chasing 214 with seven wickets in hand to seal the series.
T20I Series Schedule
The three-match T20I series will begin on April 28. All matches will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The start time for each match is 1:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 12:30 PM IST.
- First T20I: April 28
- Second T20I: April 30
- Third T20I: May 2
Squads
Bangladesh Women Squad
Nigar Sultana, Nahida Akter, Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Juairiya Ferdous, Marufa Akter, Shobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Ritu Moni, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun, Sumaiya Akhter.
Sri Lanka Women Squad
Chamari Athapaththu, Mithali Ayodhya, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Nimasha Meepage, Hasini Perera, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nilakshika Silva, Dewmi Vihanga.
Broadcast and Live Streaming
All matches of the T20I series will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website. Cricket fans can catch all the action online.
Key Players to Watch
For Bangladesh, captain Nigar Sultana and bowler Nahida Akter will be crucial. For Sri Lanka, skipper Chamari Athapaththu and all-rounder Harshitha Samarawickrama are expected to play key roles. The series promises to be a competitive affair as both teams look to build momentum.
