Sri Lanka, having struggled in the recent ODI series against England, which they lost 2-1, will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance at home in this T20 series.
Hosts Sri Lanka will look for a strong comeback in T20Is after losing the ODI series 1-2, despite winning the first match
England enters the series with high confidence after their T20I series victory against New Zealand.
Mumbai Indians Women have had a mixed season, securing three wins from seven matches.
The winner of today's game between MI and GG will book their place in the WPL 2026 playoffs alongside RCB
Mumbai Indians, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have had a mixed campaign, securing three wins and suffering four defeats from seven matches.
The postponement is attributed to logistical challenges, and new dates will be announced once the T20 World Cup concludes.
Today's hundred puts de Kock draw level with David Miller and Rilee Rossouw, with all three South Africans now owning two T20I centuries each
South Africa will aim to keep the momentum going in Centurion in their final T20I assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
2024 WPL champions RCB are still the only team to have already booked their place in the WPL 2026 playoffs
UPW will aim to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win against table-toppers RCB today
Shai Hope missed the first match due to a minor injury, and there was no place for Shamar Joseph in the squad. If fit, both are likely to return to the playing XI for this match.
The West Indies will be hoping for the return of their regular captain, Shai Hope, in this crucial match.
As Pakistan celebrates its win, all eyes are on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which is expected to announce its final decision on the country's participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
This series provides both teams with a valuable opportunity to acclimatize to the conditions in Lahore, where spin-friendly pitches could play a significant role.
RCB, meanwhile, sit at the top of the table but are also dealing with a dip in form. After a strong five-match winning streak, they've suffered back-to-back defeats.
RCB, despite leading the table, are also facing a drop in form after a promising start. A five-match winning streak was followed by back-to-back defeats, raising questions about their momentum.
Mitchell Marsh, along with wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, are expected to miss the series opener due to their participation in the recent Big Bash League.
The match offers both teams an opportunity to fine-tune their squads and get accustomed to the conditions in Lahore, where spin-friendly surfaces could play a key role.
While Australia may be the favourites, Pakistan has proven time and again that they can rise to the occasion, making this series an exciting contest.