Sri Lanka Women U19 Tour of India 2026 – Schedule & Squads Info

The Sri Lanka Women U19 tour of India 2026 is a six-match bilateral series, three T20s followed by three One-Day matches, that kicks off on 22 June and runs through 6 July 2026.

Officially titled the IDFC First Bank Sri Lanka Women’s U19 Tour of India, the series is one of the most important fixtures in the women’s under-19 calendar ahead of the next ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup cycle.

India Women U19 host at two venues: MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for the T20s and Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground for the ODIs.

Full Sri Lanka Women U19 Tour of India 2026 Schedule

T20 Series — MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

All three T20 matches are scheduled at 1:00 PM IST (7:30 AM GMT).

ODI Series — Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground

The ODIs move to Puducherry with morning starts at 9:00 AM IST, except the final match on 6 July which starts at 2:00 PM IST.

Note: All six matches are classified as “unofficial” as the series falls within the women’s bilateral under-19 framework rather than full international status.

Sri Lanka Women U19 Tour of India 2026 — Quick Overview

The Sri Lanka Women U19 Tour of India 2026 features a series of exciting matches between two promising youth sides. The tour provides young players with valuable international experience and an opportunity to showcase their talent.

India Women U19 Squads for Sri Lanka Series 2026

Captain: Bhavika Ahire (WK) | Vice-Captain: Mahak Narwase

The BCCI Women’s Selection Committee named two format-specific squads, with a core group retained across both.

India Women U19 T20 Squad

India Women U19 ODI Squad

Key differences between formats:

• Tanishka Sharma and Avni Chawda are T20 specialists; Deeya Yadav, V Pratiksha, and Vidhi Parmar come in for the ODIs.
• Maniar Maitri plays T20s only; the ODI squad opts for greater all-round depth with Vidhi Parmar.

Sri Lanka Women U19 Squad for India Tour 2026

Captain: Chamudi Praboda | Vice-Captain: Sanjana Kavindi

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced a 15-member squad led by Chamudi Praboda, who previously captained SL in the 2026 Australia tri-series and has been one of the most consistent performers in the region’s age-group circuit.

The squad draws heavily from the core that impressed at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, where Sri Lanka reached the knockout stages. Several players — including Praboda, Sanjana Kavindi, Aseni Thalagune, and Limansa Thilakarathna — are familiar with conditions on the Indian subcontinent having toured extensively at this level.

Full squad (as announced by SLC):

• Chamudi Praboda (c), Sanjana Kavindi (vc), Sumudu Nisansala, Dahami Sanethma, Rashmika Sewwandi, Hiruni Hansika, Shashini Gimhani, Limansa Thilakarathna, Pramudi Methsara, Aseni Thalagune, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Danuli Thennakoon, Shehara Induwari, and two additional squad members announced by SLC on 11 June 2026.

Venue Guide: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (T20 Matches)

T20 Matches 1, 2 & 3 — 22, 24 & 27 June 2026

The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, popularly known as Chepauk, is one of India’s oldest and most storied cricket venues, established in 1916. Located in the Chepauk area of Chennai, it is managed by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) and serves as the home of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

Pitch characteristics at Chepauk:

• The surface is traditionally slow and spin-friendly, rewarding bowlers who can grip and turn the ball through the middle overs.
• Spinners dominate overs 7–15, and the red-soil pitch tends to deteriorate as the match progresses, making batting progressively harder in the second innings.
• Bat first is generally favoured — teams who post competitive totals early make life difficult for chasers on the turning surface.
• Chepauk’s humid Chennai weather in late June can see temperatures around 34–36°C with high humidity; expect a genuine physical test for both teams.
• Dew can become a factor in afternoon and evening matches, slightly aiding chasing sides late on.

Tickets for T20 Matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium

Tickets for the India Women U19 T20 matches at Chepauk are expected to be available through the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) official channels and the District app, which is the official ticketing partner for matches at this venue. As these are unofficial under-19 fixtures, ticket prices are typically lower than senior internationals.

• Check BCCI.tv and the TNCA official website for ticketing announcements.
• Gates typically open 2–3 hours before the start of play.
• ID proof matching the ticket name is required for entry.

Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground (ODI Matches) Venue Guide

ODI Matches 1, 2 & 3 — 30 June, 3 & 6 July 2026

The Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground is a compact, atmospheric venue in Puducherry (Pondicherry), a Union Territory on India’s southeastern coast roughly 160 km from Chennai. The ground has hosted multiple senior international and domestic fixtures and is a favourite venue for BCCI-organised bilateral series in South India.

Pitch characteristics at Puducherry:

• The surface offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, giving neither side a clear structural advantage.
• Pace and spin share the wickets roughly equally, making it one of the more neutral pitches in South India.
• Average ODI score at this venue is around 247 runs per innings, reflecting a reliable batting track that settles nicely for set batters.
• The ground’s compact dimensions and true outfield suit aggressive stroke play, and boundaries are more easily accessible than at larger venues.
• Expect warm, humid conditions in early July with a moderate risk of rain during the monsoon window, teams and fans should check weather forecasts before match day.

Tickets for ODI Matches at Puducherry

Tickets for the ODI leg in Puducherry are managed by the Cricket Association of Puducherry. Given the smaller venue capacity and the novelty of hosting a high-profile bilateral series, demand is expected to be brisk.

• Monitor the Cricket Association of Puducherry official website (cap-cricket.com) and BCCI social media channels for ticket announcements.
• Walk-up tickets may be available at the ground on match day for early arrivals, but advance booking is always recommended.

Where to Watch Sri Lanka Women U19 Tour of India 2026 Live

Live coverage options for the India Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19 series in 2026:

As unofficial under-19 bilateral matches, full television broadcast is not guaranteed. Fans should track BCCI and SLC social media, @BCCI and @OfficialSLC on X — for confirmed streaming announcements. Cricbuzz typically provides live text commentary for all BCCI-sanctioned fixtures.

India Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19 — Series Context & Background

Why This Series Matters

The Sri Lanka Women U19 tour of India 2026 is part of the ongoing ICC women’s under-19 development pathway, which culminated in the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023 and the second edition in 2025.

• India won the 2025 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup — their second consecutive title — with standout performers like spinner Vaishnavi Sharma (17 wickets, leading wicket-taker) and batter G. Kamalini (143 runs, third-highest scorer) earning subsequent promotions to the senior setup.
• Several players in the current U19 series are building their cases for the next ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup cycle and potential senior call-ups.
• For Sri Lanka U19, the India tour is a crucial subcontinent acclimatisation exercise ahead of the next major age-group tournament. Chamudi Praboda’s side has shown progressive improvement — including a thumping 81-run win over West Indies in the 2025 World Cup — and this tour tests them against one of the world’s best U19 programmes.

India Women U19 Team in 2026

Under captain Bhavika Ahire, India U19 continue the BCCI’s well-structured grassroots-to-international pipeline.

The Women’s Selection Committee has retained a core group of players across both formats, names like Ira Jadhav, Ishwari Awasare, Purva Siwach, Kumari Palak, and Anaadi Tagde feature in both squads, signalling confidence in a consistent group. Format-specific additions in the ODI squad (Deeya Yadav, V Pratiksha, Vidhi Parmar) reflect the committee’s attention to the longer format’s different demands.

Sri Lanka Women U19 Team in 2026

Chamudi Praboda leads a squad that has shown improving quality at every exposure.

A right-arm pace bowler who bagged 3/16 in the 2025 World Cup semi-final against West Indies, Praboda brings genuine threat with the new ball. Vice-captain Sanjana Kavindi is the side’s batting anchor and one of the most experienced players in the squad. The SLC selection panel has continuity as a clear priority, the core of this squad is largely the same group that competed in the 2025 World Cup and the April 2026 tri-series in Australia.

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