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PAK-W vs SL-W 2nd ODI Fantasy Team picks come into focus as Pakistan Women take a 1-0 series lead into the second ODI against Sri Lanka Women at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. Pakistan won the series opener by five wickets after successfully chasing 211. This preview covers the match details, recent form, pitch report, probable XIs and two fantasy team options, including a safer combination for small leagues and a differential team for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 10.00 AM IST, the same as the local start time in Sri Lanka.
PAK-W vs SL-W 2nd ODI Match Details
Match: Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd ODI
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 10.00 AM IST | 10.00 AM local, Sri Lanka
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
How The First ODI Went
Sri Lanka Women batted first and posted 210 for 9 in their 50 overs. Pakistan Women, chasing under Fatima Sana’s captaincy, got there with 211 for 5 in 43 overs, wrapping up the win with 7 overs to spare. It continues a red-hot run of batting form for Pakistan, who have now won five matches in a row.
PAK-W vs SL-W Head To Head Record
Pakistan lead the head to head 7 wins to 3 across the last ten meetings between the two sides, including their win in the series opener here in Hambantota.
Squads
Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Madavi Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Madushani, Chethana Vimukthi, Malki Madara, Hansima Karunaratne
Pakistan Women: Fatima Sana (c), Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Hambantota Pitch Report: Bat First Heavily Favoured
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium has now hosted 4 women’s ODIs, and the team batting first has won 75 percent of them. The average first innings score of 193 backs up how much of an advantage winning the toss and batting has been at this ground. Spin has actually taken a slightly higher share of wickets here than pace, 56 percent to 44 percent across the last 10 matches, which is a little unusual for a venue that also produces high totals.
Venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Won batting first | 75% |
| Won bowling first | 25% |
| Average 1st innings score | 193 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 154 |
| Highest total | 275/6 by Sri Lanka Women vs West Indies Women |
| Lowest total | 92 all out by West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Highest chased | 211/5 by Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
Hambantota Weather Report For PAK-W vs SL-W
Mostly cloudy conditions are expected, with humidity around 62 percent and temperature close to 32.2°C. Rain chance is a notable 62 percent, so there is a real possibility of an interrupted match.
PAK-W vs SL-W Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Women (probable): Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Madavi Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Hansima Karunaratne
Pakistan Women (probable): Sidra Amin, Muneeba Ali, Ayesha Zafar, Fatima Sana (c), Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Sadaf Shamas, Waheeda Akhtar
Sri Lanka may look at changes after the series opener defeat, though no official team news had been confirmed at the time of writing.
Key Player Battles
Chamari Athapaththu vs Pakistan’s opening bowlers: Athapaththu will want a big score early after Sri Lanka’s series opener loss, and how Pakistan’s new ball bowlers handle her sets the tone for the rest of the innings.
Fatima Sana vs Sri Lanka’s middle order: Sana’s captaincy and bowling were both central to the win in game one, and Sri Lanka’s middle order will need a clearer plan against her this time.
Kavisha Dilhari vs Pakistan’s spinners: Dilhari’s all-round game gives Sri Lanka control, and her battle against Pakistan’s spin options through the middle overs could decide whether Sri Lanka can post a total closer to their venue average.
PAK-W vs SL-W 2nd ODI Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Anushka Sanjeewani
Batters: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Sidra Amin (VC), Ayesha Zafar
All Rounders: Fatima Sana, Kavisha Dilhari
Bowlers: Nashra Sundhu, Inoka Ranaweera, Chethana Vimukthi, Waheeda Akhtar, Dewmi Vihanga
Athapaththu is captain as Sri Lanka’s most destructive and reliable batter, and Amin takes the vice-captaincy after a solid contribution in the series opener. Sana and Dilhari cover the all-round bases for either side.
PAK-W vs SL-W 2nd ODI Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second PAK-W vs SL-W fantasy team brings in Muneeba Ali and Harshitha Madavi Samarawickrama as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Muneeba Ali — differential
Batters: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Madavi Samarawickrama (VC) — differential, Umm-e-Hani
All Rounders: Fatima Sana, Nilakshi de Silva
Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Hansima Karunaratne — differential, Nashra Sundhu, Rashmika Sewwandi — differential
Samarawickrama offers batting upside in the middle order without the ownership Athapaththu or Gunaratne are likely to draw, and Hansima Karunaratne is a wildcard bowling pick capable of a breakout performance in home conditions.
Also Read: PAK-W vs SL-W Fantasy Team, 1st ODI: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
PAK-W vs SL-W Match Prediction
Pakistan go into this match on a five match winning streak and with the psychological boost of already winning at this ground once in this series. Sri Lanka have home advantage and a venue that has heavily favoured the team batting first, which could work in their favour if they win the toss. Pakistan’s batting depth and current form give them the edge, though Sri Lanka have enough quality in Athapaththu and Dilhari to level the series if they get the conditions right.
FAQs
Q. When is the PAK-W vs SL-W 2nd ODI?
A. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, starting at 10.00 AM local time and IST.
Q. What is the series score?
A. Pakistan lead 1-0 after winning the first ODI by 5 wickets.
Q. Who is Pakistan Women’s captain?
A. Fatima Sana captains Pakistan Women in this ODI series.
Q. Who is Sri Lanka Women’s captain?
A. Chamari Athapaththu captains Sri Lanka Women.