Australia Women will begin their three match ODI series against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on December 15. The series will be part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–2029.
Sri Lanka Women are set to take on Australia Women in the first ODI of their three match series on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. The opening match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, with the scheduled start time listed as 10:00 AM IST.
The series will mark Australia’s return to Sri Lanka for a bilateral ODI assignment after more than seven years. All three matches will be played in Dambulla, with the Australian team scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 10.
The upcoming contest is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–2029 cycle, which contributes to qualification for the 2029 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Australia will enter the series with a strong record against Sri Lanka, having won all 19 of their previous white ball matches against the team.
Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women 1st ODI: Match Details
Source: BBC
The first ODI will open Australia’s three match tour of Sri Lanka. Both teams will look to make a positive start, with the result also contributing to their ICC Women’s Championship campaign.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women |
| Series | Australia Women Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Match | 1st ODI |
| Date | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
| Start Time | 10:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium |
| City | Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
| Format | One Day International |
| Championship | ICC Women’s Championship 2025–2029 |
Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women: Full ODI Series Schedule
The bilateral series will feature three ODI matches over six days. The opening game is scheduled for December 15, followed by the second ODI on December 18 and the final match on December 20.
All three matches will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | December 15, 2026 | Dambulla |
| 2nd ODI | December 18, 2026 | Dambulla |
| 3rd ODI | December 20, 2026 | Dambulla |
The series will give both teams an opportunity to collect important championship points as they continue their campaigns in the current ICC Women’s Championship cycle.
Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women: Head to Head Record
Australia Women have dominated their previous white ball meetings against Sri Lanka Women. According to Cricket Australia’s announcement of the December tour, Australia have won all 19 of their previous white ball matches against Sri Lanka, covering both ODI and T20I cricket.
Their most recent bilateral ODI series took place in October 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. The hosts won all three matches to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Results from the October 2019 ODI Series
| Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Australia 281/8, Sri Lanka 124 | Australia won by 157 runs |
| 2nd ODI | Australia 282/8, Sri Lanka 172/9 | Australia won by 110 runs |
| 3rd ODI | Sri Lanka 195/8, Australia 196/1 | Australia won by 9 wickets |
In the first ODI, Meg Lanning scored 73 runs as Australia posted 281/8. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for 124. Australia continued their winning run in the second match, with Rachael Haynes scoring 118 runs in the team’s total of 282/8.
The third ODI saw Australia chase down Sri Lanka’s total of 195/8, reaching the target with nine wickets in hand. The result confirmed a clean sweep for the Australian side.
The two teams were also scheduled to meet during the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, but their proposed match in Colombo was washed out. As a result, the December 2026 series will be their first bilateral ODI contest since October 2019.
Australia Women Prepare for Their Sri Lanka Tour
Australia Women will arrive in Sri Lanka on December 10, five days before the opening ODI. The team will play three matches in Dambulla as part of its international schedule.
Australia have been in strong ODI form during 2026, winning all six of their first six matches in the format, according to Cricket Australia’s tour announcement. Their upcoming assignment against Sri Lanka will provide another opportunity to maintain that record.
For Sri Lanka, playing at home will offer an important opportunity to challenge one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. The hosts will aim to use familiar conditions and home support to put pressure on the visitors.
Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women: Squads and Team News
Source: ICC News
The official squads for the three match ODI series have not yet been announced in the available team and fixture information.
Australia are expected to confirm their travelling squad closer to the tour, while Sri Lanka will also announce their selected players ahead of the opening match. The confirmed playing XIs will be available closer to the start of each game.
