Sri Lanka Women host Pakistan Women in the third and final T20I today, Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The venue is the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. So the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I starts at 10:00 AM IST, which is 9:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time.
You can watch it live on FanCode in India. In Sri Lanka, it’s on Dialog TV and ThePapare. In Pakistan, tune in on Tapmad or A Sports.
Sri Lanka has already won the series 2-0. So today’s game is Pakistan’s last chance for a win on this tour. It’s also the hosts’ chance to sweep all three games.
Quick Answer
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I
- Date: Today, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM IST / Sri Lanka time · 9:30 AM PKT
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
- Series score: Sri Lanka lead 2-0
- TV/Streaming: FanCode (India), Dialog TV & ThePapare (Sri Lanka), Tapmad & A Sports (Pakistan)
Key Takeaways
- Sri Lanka Women already sealed the series. They won the first two T20Is by six wickets each.
- Imesha Dulani’s unbeaten 101 in the opener was her first T20I century. So far, it’s the standout innings of the tour.
- Muneeba Ali is leading Pakistan in this series, not regular white-ball captain Fatima Sana. She stayed back to play in The Hundred instead.
- There’s no TV channel showing the match in India. FanCode is streaming it live instead.
- The Dambulla pitch helps seamers early and spinners later. So expect grey skies today, with a chance of light rain.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 3rd T20I, Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM IST / SLST, 9:30 AM PKT |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| Series status | Sri Lanka Women lead 2-0 |
The venue changed partway through the series. Sri Lanka Cricket redrew its plans and moved every T20I to Rangiri Dambulla. So the first two games, on July 31 and August 2, were also played there.
Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I Live
TV and stream links differ by country. The biggest surprise for fans in India: there’s no live TV channel at all this series.
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming / OTT |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV | ThePapare |
| Pakistan | A Sports | Tapmad |
| India | Not available | FanCode app and website |
In Sri Lanka, Dialog TV carries the match on cable. ThePapare shows the same feed online, for anyone without a cable box. In Pakistan, A Sports holds the TV rights, while Tapmad streams it on mobile and web. Fans in India have just one option: the FanCode app or site. No local TV network picked up this tour.
How Sri Lanka Sealed the Series 2-0
Sri Lanka never trailed in this series. They won the first game on July 31 by six wickets. Imesha Dulani led that chase with an unbeaten 101. It was her first T20I century, and it set the tone for the whole tour.
Pakistan’s Shawaal Zulfiqar fought back with her own first T20I half-century. But it wasn’t enough to stop the chase.
The second T20I, on August 2, followed a similar script. Sri Lanka won again by six wickets. So the series was already sealed, with one game still to play.
Today’s match carries no series stakes. But it still matters. The tourists named Muneeba Ali as a new T20I captain for this tour. So every game here also works as a trial run for the next World Cup cycle.
Squads for the 3rd T20I
Pakistan’s usual captain, Fatima Sana, is missing this T20I leg. The board let her play in the Women’s Hundred in England instead. So Muneeba Ali is leading the T20I squad. Fatima still leads the side in ODIs.
Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwaldi, Kawya Kavindi, and Malki Madara.
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali (c), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Humna Bilal, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar.
Players to Watch in the 3rd T20I
Imesha Dulani (Sri Lanka) has been the bat of the series. She has 106 runs from two innings, at an average of 106.00 and a strike rate of 147.22. Her unbeaten 101 in the opener is still the top score of the tour. If she fires again today, Pakistan’s bowlers may have no answer.
Shawaal Zulfiqar (Pakistan) tops the run charts on the visiting side. She has 111 runs in two innings, at an average of 55.50 and a strike rate of 146.05, with a top score of 63. She’s the batter most likely to give the tourists a fighting total.
Nashra Sandhu (Pakistan) has bowled the tightest spells of the series. Her figures read 2 for 25 across four overs, at an economy of 6.25. The tourists will lean on that control to keep today’s chase honest.
Chamudi Praboda (Sri Lanka) is the leading wicket-taker, with 3 scalps in two matches at an economy of 7.00. So she gives the hosts an early strike option with the new ball.
Pitch Report for the 3rd T20I at Dambulla
The Dambulla pitch plays true early on. Seam bowlers get some help with the new ball. Then it slows down and grips more for spin as the innings goes on.
Batters who get in early find it easier to score. Anyone who starts an innings after the 10th over has to work harder against the turn. So captains may prefer to bowl first, to make the most of that early seam movement. Later in each innings, the same pitch turns into more of a stroke-maker’s surface.
Weather Forecast for Today’s Match
The forecast for Dambulla points to cloudy skies through the day, with a chance of light rain. Temperatures should sit around 29°C, with southwest winds near 17 mph.
It isn’t a washout outlook. But cloud cover usually helps seam bowlers on this ground. So a late or short start is possible, if the rain gets heavier than planned. Fans should watch for any weather news near the toss.
What to Expect From Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I
The series is already Sri Lanka’s. So today’s game is mostly about personal form, and about the tourists’ hunt for a strong finish under their new T20I captain.
Sri Lanka will want Imesha Dulani to continue where she left off, and complete a series sweep at home. The tourists’ best hope rests on Shawaal Zulfiqar batting deep, while Nashra Sandhu keeps the pressure on with the ball. A cloudy morning at Dambulla could favour the bowlers early, before conditions ease for stroke play later on.
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FAQ
What time does the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I start? It starts at 10:00 AM IST / Sri Lanka time. That’s 9:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Where is the Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I being played? It’s at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. That’s the same ground that hosted the first two T20Is.
Which channel is broadcasting the match in Pakistan? A Sports holds the TV rights in Pakistan. Tapmad also streams the match live on mobile and web, for viewers without TV access.
How can I watch Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Women 3rd T20I in India? There’s no TV broadcast in India this series. So the only way to watch is the FanCode app or website.
What is the T20I series score between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women? Sri Lanka Women lead 2-0. They won both the July 31 and August 2 T20Is by six wickets, sealing the series with a game to spare.
Who is captaining Pakistan Women in this T20I series? Muneeba Ali is leading Pakistan’s T20I squad. Usual skipper Fatima Sana was let go to play in the Women’s Hundred in England instead. She still leads the side in ODIs.
What is the pitch like at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium? It helps seam bowlers early on. Then it turns into a spin-friendly, easier batting surface as the innings goes on.
Will rain affect today’s match? The outlook calls for cloudy skies, light rain, and temperatures near 29°C. So a short delay is possible, though a full washout looks unlikely.
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