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The Sri Lanka Women’s tour of Bangladesh has now reached its most exciting phase. After securing a 2-1 victory in the ODI series, the Sri Lankan Women team is now set to face the hosts, Bangladesh, in the first match of the three-match T20I series. This match will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 28th April 2026 at 01:00 PM.
BAN-W vs SL-W Match Info
| Match | BAN-W vs SL-W, 1st T20I |
| Series | Sri Lanka Women Tour of Bangladesh |
| Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Time | 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
BAN-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Match Preview
Sri Lanka staged a magnificent comeback in the ODI series; however, in the T20 format, the Bangladesh Women team is considered a formidable force on their home turf. Under the captaincy of Nigar Sultana, the Bangladeshi team will look to kickstart this series with a win, while the Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lankan team will take the field with the intention of maintaining their winning momentum.
BAN-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record
In T20Is, the historical record between the two teams has favored Sri Lanka:
- Total Matches: 14
- Sri Lanka Women Won: 11
- Bangladesh Women Won: 03
- Last 5 Matches: Sri Lanka has won 4 out of the last 5 encounters.
BAN-W vs SL-W Weather & Pitch Report
- Weather: The weather in Sylhet is expected to remain overcast during the match, and light rain (with a probability of around 30%) in the afternoon could potentially interrupt play. The temperature is expected to hover around 32°C.
- Pitch Report: The pitch at Sylhet is typically slow, offering significant turn and assistance to spinners. The average first-innings score is expected to range between 125 and 135 runs.
The team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.
BAN-W vs SL-W (Predicted) Playing XI
Bangladesh Women (BAN-W): Nigar Sultana (Captain/Wicketkeeper), Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Murshida Khatun, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Fariha Trisna.
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W): Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (Wicketkeeper), Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani.
Hot Picks for BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match & Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Chamari Athapaththu: One of the world’s best all-rounders, capable of turning the tide of a match with both her batting and bowling.
- Nahida Akter: Bangladesh’s premier spinner, who is a top contender to take wickets on this pitch.
- Kavisha Dilhari: Given her recent form, she is capable of earning fantasy points with both bat and ball.
- Nigar Sultana: The team’s captain and key batter, from whom a substantial innings is expected.
BAN-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari.
- Vice-Captain: Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun.
BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Team (Suggested)
- Wicketkeeper: Nigar Sultana.
- Batters: Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sobhana Mostary, Hasini Perera.
- All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Kavisha Dilhari (VC), Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter.
- Bowlers: Nahida Akter, Inoka Ranaweera, Marufa Akter.
BAN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Sri Lanka Women Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Players to Avoid
- Anushka Sanjeewani: Including her in your fantasy team could be risky due to her batting position in the lower order.
- Achini Kulasuriya: On a spin-friendly wicket, fast bowlers are less likely to take wickets.
BAN-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Sri Lanka Women Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Expert Advice
Since the Sylhet pitch is slow, include a maximum number of all-rounders and spinners in your team. If there is a possibility of rain, prioritize the top-order batsmen of the team batting second.
BAN-W vs SL-W 1st T20I Sri Lanka Women Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Match Winner Prediction
Considering recent form and head-to-head records, the Sri Lanka Women’s team is more likely to win; however, playing in home conditions, Bangladesh could put up a tough fight.
Disclaimer: This team and analysis are based on the Newzlo author’s understanding and statistical data. Please exercise your own judgment while creating your team, as fantasy sports involve financial risk.