BAN-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI: Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Bangladesh Women will face Sri Lanka Women in the 1st ODI at the Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on April 20. This match will start a three-match ODI series, followed by T20Is. Both teams will look to begin the series with a win.

Bangladesh Women are coming into this series after a poor ODI World Cup performance. They won only one match and could not qualify further. The team is currently ranked 7th in ODI rankings. Captain Nigar Sultana will lead the side, and they will look to improve their performance at home.

Sri Lanka Women are in better form. They recently won a 2-1 ODI series against West Indies. They are ranked 6th in the ODI rankings. Captain Chamari Athapaththu will lead a strong team, and they will aim to continue their good form and start the series with a win.

BAN-W vs SL-W: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

• Matches Played: 14
  
• Sri Lanka Women Won: 10
  
• Bangladesh Women Won: 2
  
• No Result: 2

BAN-W vs SL-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium is dry and slow, which helps bowlers, especially spinners. Fast bowlers may get some help early with the new ball, like bounce or slight movement. As the match continues, the pitch will turn more, making batting harder. Batters may struggle to time shots on this surface. The average total score is expected to be around 180 to 220 runs.

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BAN-W vs SL-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W):

Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Nahida Akter, Sharmin Sultana, Fargana Hoque, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Fariha Trisna

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari