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Sri Lanka team announced for ODI series against Pakistan, first match to be held on 23rd July

Samira Vishwas | July 17, 2026 8:24 PM CST

Delhi: Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday announced a 15-member women’s team for the ODI series against Pakistan. The three-match series between the two teams will start on July 23. Star wicketkeeper batsman Anushka Sanjeevani is returning to the Sri Lankan team after a year. Vishmi Gunaratne, who has recovered from injury, has also returned for the ODI series.

Anushka Sanjivani returned after a year

Wicketkeeper batsman Anushka Sanjeevani last played for Sri Lanka during the ODI World Cup in the year 2025. After this, he has been called back to the team after a year. To bring him into the team, Kaushani Nuthayangana has been dropped. Apart from this, Vishmi Gunaratne, who could not play in the ODI series against Bangladesh in April due to injury, has also returned fully fit.

Rashmika Sewandi got a chance for the first time

Keeping the future in mind, the selectors have also included a new face in the team. Young fast bowler Rashmika Sewandi has got a chance in the team for the first time, she has been included in place of Malki Madara.

Complete schedule of ODI series

This three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is expected to be very exciting. The first match of this series will be played on 23 July, the second match on 25 July and the third and last match on 28 July. All these matches will be played at the Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, where the Sri Lankan team will try its best to win the series by taking advantage of its home pitches.

Sri Lanka’s full squad for ODI series against Pakistan

Chamari Atapattu (captain), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Neelakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeevani, Chetna Vimukti, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imisha Dulani, Devmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewandi, Kavya Kavindi.

FAQ

Which player has made the biggest comeback in Sri Lankan women’s team?

Sri Lanka’s star wicketkeeper batsman Anushka Sanjeevani has returned to the ODI team after almost a year. She last played for Sri Lanka during the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. Apart from this, Vishmi Gunaratne has also returned to the team after recovering from injury.

When and where will the Sri Lanka and Pakistan women’s ODI series be played?

The three-match women’s ODI series between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be played on 23, 25 and 28 July. All the matches will be held at Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.