Sri Lanka Women Set 211 Target for Pakistan in Hambantota ODI Opener
The first match of the three-game series sees both nations vying for crucial ICC Women's Championship points.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar sprung to life today with the commencement of the One Day International series between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women in Hambantota. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.
They posted a total of 210 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Key contributions came from Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne and captain Chamari Athapaththu, though specific scores for them are not yet fully detailed in the live updates.
Pakistan's Nashra Sandhu was among the wicket-takers. In response, Pakistan Women have begun their chase of 211.
Openers Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza have made a solid start, reaching 50 without loss after 8 overs. The match is currently ongoing, promising a tight contest as Pakistan aims to take an early lead in the series.
Series in play
Pakistan Women in Sri Lanka 2026. 1st ODI, match in progress
What we'll be watching
- 2026-07-23 — Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women [ODI], Pakistan Women in Sri Lanka 2026, Hambantota (Match in progress)
- 2026-07-25 — Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women [ODI], Pakistan Women in Sri Lanka 2026, Hambantota
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