Sri Lanka and Pakistan Women Begin T20I Series Today Following ODI Showdown
The three-match T20I series kicks off today, July 30, in Sri Lanka, as both teams look to assert dominance in the shorter format.
The story
Following a closely contested ODI series, Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women are set to begin their three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series today, July 30. The shift to the T20 format promises a fresh dynamic after Sri Lanka secured the ODI series victory with a 2-1 margin on July 28.
The upcoming matches provide an opportunity for both sides to gain crucial experience and improve their standings in the shortest format of the game. Fans will be watching to see if Sri Lanka can carry their momentum from the ODIs or if Pakistan will bounce back in the T20Is.
Series in play
Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka (T20Is). 1st WT20I today, series is 0-0
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's Championship 2025-2029 | Sri Lanka: 2nd, Pakistan: 3rd | Sri Lanka leapfrogged Pakistan after winning the recent ODI series 2-1, impacting qualification for the 2029 ODI World Cup. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | Australia: 1st, England: 2nd, India: 3rd | Australia currently leads the ODI rankings. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | Australia: 1st | Australia also holds the top spot in T20I rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women: 1st WT20I on July 30, 2026
- Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women: 2nd WT20I on August 1, 2026
- Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women: 3rd WT20I on August 3, 2026
- Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women: 1st WODI on October 8, 2026, at Allan Border Field, Brisbane
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