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. Bangladesh chased down a target of 206 runs set by Sri Lanka, who scored 205 for 9.
Sharmin Akhter was the top run scorer for Bangladesh with 86 runs. Ritu Moni took 3 wickets for Bangladesh, leading the bowling attack.
For Sri Lanka, Hansima Karunaratne scored 54 runs, making her the top run scorer for the team. Dewmi Vihanga also took 3 wickets, matching Ritu Moni’s performance.
Sri Lanka was without their regular captain Chamari Athapaththu due to injury. This absence may have affected their performance in this crucial match.
The average first innings total at Rajshahi Divisional Stadium is around 190 runs. The second match of the series will take place at the same venue on Wednesday.
Historically, Bangladesh had faced Sri Lanka five times in WODIs prior to this match, winning only two and losing three, with two matches ending without a result.
This victory marks Bangladesh Women’s first WODI win over Sri Lanka. Fans and officials are optimistic about continuing this momentum in upcoming matches.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further injuries or lineup changes ahead of the next game.
