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Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I Preview: Pitch Report, Probable XIs, and Key Details

Sri Lanka Women will meet Pakistan Women in the third and final T20I of their three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Having already captured the ODI series earlier in the tour and secured a 2-0 lead in the T20I series, Sri Lanka Women will be looking to complete a clean sweep. On the other hand, Pakistan Women enter the contest seeking a consolation win after losing four straight matches across both formats.

What Happened

Sri Lanka Women wrapped up the T20I series by taking wins in the first two matches. This follows their earlier success in the ODI series against the same opponents. Pakistan Women began the tour on a strong note by winning the opening ODI match, but have since suffered four consecutive defeats. Their most recent clash took place on August 2, 2026, where Sri Lanka Women emerged victorious to secure the T20I series.

Key Highlights

  • Match Details: 3rd T20I, Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST.
  • Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
  • Broadcast & Streaming: FanCode (App and Website).
  • Head-to-Head Record: Total matches played: 23. Sri Lanka Women have won 12, Pakistan Women have won 10, with 1 tied or ending in no result.
  • Top Batting Form: Pakistan opener Shawaal Zulfiqar has scored 111 runs across two innings in the series at an average of 55.50.
  • Top Bowling Form: Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Chamodi Praboda leads the wicket-taking charts in the series with a bowling average of 18.67.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium traditionally assists spin bowlers, offering grip and turn throughout the match. Spinners are expected to dominate early on and make scoring difficult for batters. However, as the surface settles, batting conditions are expected to improve, particularly during the second innings.

Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Women: Imesha Dulani, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera (wk), Sanjana Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Chamodi Praboda.

Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali (c) (wk), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eman Naseer, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Saira Jabeen, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar, Nashra Sandhu, Tasmia Rubab, Momina Riasat.

Why This Matters

For Sri Lanka Women, a win in the final T20I would seal an undefeated run in the T20I format and complete a successful home tour across both ODIs and T20Is. For Pakistan Women, winning this match would break a four-game losing streak and allow them to conclude their Sri Lanka tour on a positive note.

What to Watch Next

The third T20I will be broadcast live via the FanCode app and website on Tuesday, August 4, starting at 10:00 AM IST.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 3rd T20I between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women scheduled?

The 3rd T20I takes place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST.

What is the head-to-head record between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women in T20Is?

Out of 23 T20I matches played between the two teams since their first fixture on June 12, 2009, Sri Lanka Women have won 12, Pakistan Women have won 10, and 1 ended in a tie or no result.

Where can fans watch the 3rd T20I live?

The match can be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.

Source: CricTracker

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