SL-W vs BAN-W Prediction & Match Preview – Women’s Asia Cup 2026
Match summary
Sri Lanka Women won by 4 wickets: Sri Lanka Women 115/6 (19.2 ov), Bangladesh Women 114/8 (20 ov). Player of the match: Harshitha Samarawickrama.
Our preview of Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai: likely XIs, pitch, weather, expected scores and our pick.
Match details
| Match | Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women, 10th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | 6 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 2:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Sri Lanka Women won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the match | Harshitha Samarawickrama |
| Our pick | Sri Lanka Women ✓ |
| Toss pick | Bangladesh Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Sri Lanka Women and Bangladesh Women meet in the tenth match of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka are led by Chamari Athapaththu and have a line-up with Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani and Chamudi Praboda.
Bangladesh are captained by wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana, with Juairiya Ferdous, Dilara Akter and Sobhana Mostary at the top and Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter among the bowlers.
The first six overs could provide a strong base for any team prepared to attack, and spinners should become more important as the ball ages. In the middle overs, changes of pace may make runs harder to find. With little dew expected, there should be no great advantage for either chasing or setting, but a score of 150 or more would be a strong total.
The Dubai pitch generally plays evenly in T20 cricket, with some early help for the quicks. It can be dry and slow, so spinners and slower balls are useful in the middle overs, although batters find stroke-making easier once settled, particularly under lights. Dew sometimes helps the chasing team in the evening. Scores of 155–165 are normally regarded as competitive and 170-plus as a major advantage.
Hot and dry conditions are forecast, with temperatures of about 32–35°C and mostly clear skies. The chance of rain is very low, so interruptions are unlikely. Moderate winds could help the quicks and humidity may rise through the evening, but dew is not expected to be significant, so conditions should stay stable.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 135–150 | 115/6 (19.2 ov) |
| Second innings | 120–140 | 114/8 (20 ov) |
Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka Women are our pick, with Chamari Athapaththu leading a strong batting group. Batting first and posting 150-plus could put real pressure on the chase.
Toss pick: Bangladesh Women
FAQ
Who is predicted to win SL-W vs BAN-W?
Our preview picks Sri Lanka Women, with Bangladesh Women expected to win the toss.
What is a par score?
Around 140–145 should be competitive, and a first-innings total of 150-plus would put the chase under pressure.
Will dew matter?
Not much. Significant dew is not expected, so conditions should stay fairly consistent.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Sri Lanka Women
- Imesha Dulani
- Chamari Athapaththuc
- Sanjana Kavindi
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Kaushani Nuthyanganawk
- Nilakshika Silva
- Sugandika Kumari
- Chamudi Praboda
- Chethana Vimukthi
- Mithali Ayodhya
Bangladesh Women
- Juairiya Ferdous
- Dilara Akter
- Sobhana Mostary
- Nigar Sultanac, wk
- Shorna Akter
- Ritu Moni
- Rabeya Khan
- Nahida Akter
- Shanjida Akter Meghla
- Marufa Akter
- Fahima Khatun