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Australians set for rare ODI series in Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup trophy safely in their keeping, Sophie Molineux's side now face a 50-over subcontinental assignment before Christmas

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 9:15 AM
Australians set for rare ODI series in Sri Lanka
Key Things to Know
  • Australia will play a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in Dambulla this December.
  • The tour marks Australia's first bilateral ODI series in Sri Lanka in over a decade.
  • Matches are scheduled for December 15, 18, and 20 as part of the ICC Women's Championship cycle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australia will travel to Sri Lanka for a three-match bilateral ODI series in December, marking their first visit for the format in over a decade. The matches are scheduled to take place across six days in Dambulla on December 15, 18, and 20, following the team's arrival on December 10. The tour will form part of the ongoing ICC Women's Championship 2025–2029 cycle.

Led by captain Sophie Molineux, Australia enters the series with an unblemished 19-0 record in white-ball encounters against Sri Lanka dating back to 2000. Prior to the Sri Lanka tour, Australia is set to play home ODI and T20I fixtures against Bangladesh in October. Australia has started 2026 undefeated in 50-over cricket, having secured consecutive three-match sweeps against India and the West Indies.

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