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Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women go into a series decider at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, after Sri Lanka levelled the series with a high-scoring chase in the second match. Both sides have now won one match each, setting up a series finale with everything on the line. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two PAK-W vs SL-W fantasy team options, one safe and one 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 3rd ODI Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women, 3rd ODI (series decider)
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 10.00 AM IST | 10.00 AM local, Sri Lanka
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
How The Second ODI Went
Pakistan batted first and posted 273 for 5 in their 50 overs, a total that looked competitive after their series-opening win. Sri Lanka responded in style, chasing the target down with 275 for 2 in 46.5 overs, with the highest chase this venue has seen. It was a complete turnaround from the series opener and levels the series 1-1 heading into the decider.
PAK-W vs SL-W Head To Head Record
Pakistan lead the head to head 6 wins to 4 across the last ten meetings between the two sides, though Sri Lanka have won the most recent meeting, levelling this series.
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 hosted 5 women’s ODIs, and the team batting first has won 60 percent of them. The average first innings score of 209 continues to point to a venue where big totals are common, and where winning the toss and batting is generally the preferred option.
Venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 5 |
| Won batting first | 60% |
| Won bowling first | 40% |
| Average 1st innings score | 209 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 178 |
| 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 | 275/2 by Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women |
Spin has taken 58 percent of wickets at this ground across the last 10 matches against 42 percent for pace, continuing a pattern that has favoured spin bowlers at this venue through the series.
Hambantota Weather Report For PAK-W vs SL-W
Partly sunny conditions are expected, with humidity around 49 percent and temperature hot at close to 33.9°C. Rain chance is a moderate 25 percent, so there is some possibility of interruptions.
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
Key Player Battles
Chamari Athapaththu vs Pakistan’s bowling attack: Athapaththu’s leadership and batting were both central to Sri Lanka’s series-levelling win, and another strong showing would go a long way toward winning the decider.
Fatima Sana vs Sri Lanka’s top order: Sana’s captaincy and bowling need to be sharper after Pakistan conceded 275 in the second match, and an early breakthrough here would be crucial.
Kavisha Dilhari vs Pakistan’s spinners: Dilhari’s all-round contributions have been a consistent thread through this series, and her form in the decider could be the difference between the two sides.
PAK-W vs SL-W 3rd 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 after her side’s series-levelling win, and Amin takes the vice-captaincy as a senior presence at the top of Pakistan’s order. Sana and Dilhari cover the all-round bases for either side.
PAK-W vs SL-W 3rd 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, Kavisha Dilhari,
Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Hansima Karunaratne — differential, Nashra Sundhu, Rashmika Sewwandi — differential
Samarawickrama offers batting upside in the middle order without the ownership Athapaththu or Amin 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, 2nd ODI: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
PAK-W vs SL-W Match Prediction
Sri Lanka go into the decider full of confidence after chasing down 273 with ease, and home conditions have generally favoured spin, which suits their bowling attack. Pakistan will want a response after conceding their highest total ever at this venue, and their batting depth remains a real threat given how well they played in the series opener. This is hard to separate given both sides have won a match each, but the momentum from Sri Lanka’s chase gives them a narrow edge going into the decider.
FAQs
Q. When is the PAK-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI?
A. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, starting at 10.00 AM local time and IST.
Q. What is the series score?
A. The series is level at 1-1. Pakistan won the first ODI and Sri Lanka won the second.
Q. Who is Pakistan Women’s captain?
A. Fatima Sana captains Pakistan Women.
Q. Who is Sri Lanka Women’s captain?
A. Chamari Athapaththu captains Sri Lanka Women.