Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women: Bangladesh Wins First ODI

By Vikram Nair / 21.04.2026

Bangladesh Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 3 wickets in the first ODI match on April 22, 2026, at Rajshahi Divisional Stadium. This victory gives Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the series.

Sri Lanka Women scored 205 for 9. Bangladesh chased down the target of 206 runs successfully. The top run scorer for Bangladesh was Sharmin Akhter, who made 86 runs. Ritu Moni was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets.

For Sri Lanka, Hansima Karunaratne scored 54 runs. Dewmi Vihanga also took 3 wickets. Sri Lanka played without their regular captain, Chamari Athapaththu, due to injury.

This match marked a significant moment for Bangladesh. They clinched their maiden WODI victory over Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team after losing three of their previous five encounters in this format.

The average first innings total at Rajshahi Divisional Stadium is 190 runs, while the second innings average is around 180 runs. This context adds weight to Bangladesh’s successful chase.

The second match of the series will take place at the same venue on Wednesday. Both teams will be looking to adjust strategies based on this match’s outcome.

Bangladesh’s win reflects their growing strength in women’s cricket. They have shown resilience and skill throughout this match.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any changes to team lineups for the next game. However, both teams will likely reassess their tactics after this encounter.