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 (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

The Shivamogga Yodhas (SMY) will lock horns with the Mysore Warriors (MW) in the Eliminator of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, July 10. With a place in Qualifier 2 at stake, both teams will be eager to keep their title hopes alive.

Shivamogga Yodhas finished third on the points table with 10 points from 10 matches, registering five wins and suffering five defeats. Despite an inconsistent league stage, they sealed a playoff berth after winning crucial matches towards the business end of the tournament.

Mysore Warriors, meanwhile, secured the fourth and final playoff spot with nine points from 10 matches. They managed four wins and suffered five losses, while one of their fixtures ended without a result. 

SMY vs MW: Match Details

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has remained a batting-friendly venue throughout the tournament. The short boundaries and true bounce allow batters to play their shots freely, making totals above 180 quite common. With this match being played in the afternoon, the spinners might play an important role. 

SMY vs MW: Head-to-Head Record

SMY vs MW: Predicted Playing XIs

Shivamogga Yodhas:

Luvnith Sisodia(c), Tushar Singh, Naveen MG, Aneesh KV, Harshil Dharmani, Sujay Sateri(w), Yashovardhan Parantap, Shreesha Achar, Abhilash Shetty, Yadugiri Yadav S, Dhanush Gowda

Mysore Warriors: 

SU Karthik, LR Chethan, Ritesh Bhatkal, KP Karthikeya, Yuvraj Arora(w), Manoj Bhandage, Vijaykumar Vyshak(c), Madhav Bajaj, Arbind Rai, Abhishek Prabhakar, Lavish Kaushal

SMY vs MW: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Luvnith Sisodia

Luvnith Sisodia has been one of the standout performers in the tournament. The aggressive opener has consistently provided brisk starts for Shivamogga and remains among the leading run-getters this season. His ability to dominate the powerplay overs could prove crucial in a high-pressure knockout fixture.

Probable Best Bowler: Vijaykumar Vyshak

The experienced pacer and Warriors’ captain Vijaykumar Vyshak will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. He is having a good season with the ball, picking up 10 wickets in 10 matches, with a bowling average of 29.90. In a crucial encounter, he would want to step up for his side. 

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