Sri Lanka Women in Bangladesh 2026/27

The Sri Lanka Women in Bangladesh series is a bilateral cricket fixture between the Sri Lanka Women’s national team and the Bangladesh Women’s national team. It operates outside the structure of a domestic league or cup competition, meaning it has no founding date, pyramid level, or promotion mechanisms. The matches are organized jointly by the national boards: Sri Lanka Cricket, which administers the women’s game through the Women’s Cricket Association of Sri Lanka, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

The format is not fixed but typically comprises three One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place in Rajshahi and Sylhet, following the pattern of previous tours such as the 2023 series in Colombo. This arrangement allows for regional engagement within Bangladesh rather than a single host city.

Historically, the Sri Lankan side holds a significant advantage. In One Day Internationals, Sri Lanka has won 45 matches compared to Bangladesh’s 13. The Twenty20 record is tighter, with Sri Lanka leading 13 wins to Bangladesh’s nine. Despite this disparity, both nations have achieved similar milestones in regional championships. Bangladesh claimed the maiden Women’s Asia Cup in 2018, while Sri Lanka secured their inaugural title in 2024, defeating India in both finals.

The two teams have never faced each other in a final of a major tournament such as the Asia Cup or the T20 World Cup. Their encounters remain restricted to group stages, qualifiers, and this bilateral series. Unlike structured league competitions, this series does not rely on points tables or standings for qualification. It serves as a direct contest between the two Asian nations, highlighting the competitive balance in women’s cricket across the region.