The Sri Lanka Women (SL W) will take on Pakistan Women (PAK W) in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Thursday, July 23. Both teams will be looking to make a positive start to the series. Sri Lanka will have the home advantage and will be eager to continue their impressive record against Pakistan in the 50-over format.

Chamari Athapaththu will lead the hosts, who boast an experienced squad featuring Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, and Inoka Ranaweera. Pakistan, meanwhile, will rely on the leadership of Nida Dar and the form of Gull Feroza, Sadaf Shamas, and Fatima Sana to challenge the hosts. With both teams possessing a good mix of experienced campaigners and exciting youngsters, fans can expect a competitive contest in Hambantota.

SL W vs PAK W: Match Details

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota: Pitch Report

The surface at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is expected to assist both batters and bowlers. The new ball could offer some movement for the seamers early on, while the spinners are likely to come into play as the match progresses. Batters who settle in at the crease should be able to score freely, making partnerships crucial in the middle overs.

SL W vs PAK W: Head-to-Head ODI Record

SL W vs PAK W: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Women

Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi, Chethana Vimukthi

Pakistan Women

Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Amin, Sadaf Shamas, Fatima Sana (c), Saira Jabeen, Umm-e-Hani, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Waheeda Akhtar, Momina Riasat

SL W vs PAK W: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Chamari Athapaththu

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu will once again be the key batter for her side. The experienced left-hander has been one of the most consistent performers in women’s cricket and will look to make the most of the home conditions. A strong start from Athapaththu at the top could set the tone for the hosts.

Probable Best Bowler: Fatima Sana

Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana has been in excellent form with the ball, picking up 14 wickets in her last seven matches. Her ability to strike with the new ball and return for crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs makes her Pakistan’s biggest bowling threat heading into the series opener.

Today’s Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Women to win the match

Southern Brave Women (SOB W) square off against Welsh Fire Women (WEF W) in match No. 2 of The Hundred Women’s 2026 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday, July 22.

Sophie Molineux recently led Australia to the Women’s T20 World Cup title. Now, she will be looking to help Southern Brave clinch silverware in the Hundred. She has some excellent players in the ranks like Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Lauren Bell, among others.

Meanwhile, legendary New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine will lead Welsh Fire. Michael Klinger is the head coach of the team. Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, and Freya Kemp are some of the players to watch out for.

SOB W vs WEF W: Match Details

The Rose Bowl, Southampton: Pitch Report

Fans can expect a high-scoring clash at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday. The pitch should provide true bounce and batters will be able to hit on the up. However, the new ball might swing around and the openers will have to be wary.

SOB W vs WEF W: Head-to-Head Record

SOB W vs WEF W: Predicted Playing 11s

Southern Brave Women:

Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Maia Bouchier, Lizelle Lee (WK), Phoebe Franklin, Rebecca Odgers, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Sophie Molineux (C), Sarah Glenn.

Welsh Fire Women:

Georgia Voll, Sophie Devine (C), Ella McCaughan, Freya Kemp, Georgia Wareham, Sarah Bryce, Rhianna Southby (WK), Fi Morris, Sophia Smale, Heather Graham, Em Arlott.

SOB W vs WEF W: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine has retired from international cricket and her sole focus will now be on bringing glory to the franchises she plays for. She is one of the most dangerous batters when she is in her elements. Keep an eye on the New Zealand legend on Wednesday.

Probable Best Bowler: Lauren Bell

Lauren Bell has been magnificent in the power play in recent years. Even if she doesn’t pick up wickets with the new ball, she keeps things very tight. Her spell with the new ball could go a long way in deciding the fate of the match.

Today’s Match Prediction: The chasing team to win the match

Southern Brave (SOB) take on Welsh Fire (WEF) in match No. 2 of the Hundred Men’s 2026 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday, July 22.

Hemang Badani is the head coach of the Southern Brave. He has a formidable squad to work with. The England core of Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Chris Jordan makes their bowling very strong. However, the batting line-up looks settled as well, with Jamie Smith, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Marcus Stoinis in their arsenal.

On the other hand, Welsh Fire will be coached by Michael Hussey. They have a fine mix of youth and experience in the side. Phil Salt, Joe Root, and Rachin Ravindra are batters to watch out for. Meanwhile, the seam-attack looks dangerous with Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, and Lockie Ferguson being in the mix. However, they do not have a proven spinner in their ranks like Southern Brave have got Rashid.

SOB vs WEF: Match Details

The Rose Bowl, Southampton: Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl in Southampton recently hosted the fifth T20I between India and England and 458 runs were scored across the two innings. Another belter of a surface is expected to greet the two teams. The captain who wins the toss might opt to bat first and put on a big total.

SOB vs WEF: Head-to-Head Record

SOB vs WEF: Predicted Playing 11s

Southern Brave:

Jamie Smith (WK), Tom Abell, Thomas Rew, David Miller, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Dan Worrall.

Welsh Fire:

Phil Salt (WK), Jordan Cox, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Matthew Short, Marco Jansen, Chris Woakes, Jordan Clark, Lockie Ferguson, Sam Cook/Jafer Chohan.

SOB vs WEF: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Phil Salt

Keep an eye on Phil Salt. He scored 135 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 140.63 in the T20I series against India. While these numbers are quite decent, if he brings his A-game to the fore, he could light up The Rose Bowl.

Probable Best Bowler: Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer has been in the form of his life in white-ball cricket this year. The right-arm seamer was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the T20Is against India, picking up seven wickets in four matches. His spell with the new ball could turn out to be defining.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match