India, July 23 -- The Sri Lanka Women's national cricket team is set to clash against Pakistan in a three-match One-Day International series. The opening game will be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Thursday, July 23. Sri Lanka Women head into the fixture as favourites, thanks to their home advantage. The Islanders have a commanding record against Pakistan Women in the ODIs, and will look to continue their momentum.

Sri Lanka Women are coming off a disastrous T20 World Cup campaign, crashing out of the group stage. Pakistan Women also had a similar fate in the multi-national competition. However, the scenario would be different in the 50-over format as both teams aim to start afresh, moving on from ...