Quick answer
Australia's women have played in Sri Lanka at ICC events, including the 2012 World Twenty20, which they won in the final at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, which Sri Lanka co-hosted with India. Women's internationals are often played at the Premadasa, the SSC, the P Sara Oval and Galle. Tickets are usually easy to get and cheap, crowds are relaxed, and the travel planning is the same as for a men's tour.
Key takeaways
- Australia's women won the 2012 World Twenty20 final in Colombo.
- Sri Lanka co-hosted the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup with India.
- Women's internationals are often played in Colombo and Galle.
- Tickets are usually easy to buy, and crowds are relaxed.
- Check the confirmed fixtures with Cricket Australia and Sri Lanka Cricket.
Australia's women in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka hosted the 2012 ICC World Twenty20, with the women's tournament played alongside the men's. Australia's women beat England in the final at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, retaining their world title, one of many in a remarkable run.
Sri Lanka co-hosted the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup with India, with matches in Colombo. Bilateral tours have been less frequent than men's, but Australia's women have also played series in Sri Lanka over the years.
Check Cricket Australia and Sri Lanka Cricket for future tours and tournaments, as the women's calendar has grown quickly.
- →2012: World Twenty20 title in Colombo.
- →2025: Women's ODI World Cup co-hosted with India.
- →A growing calendar of tours.
Grounds and fixtures
Women's internationals in Sri Lanka are often played at Colombo grounds such as the R Premadasa Stadium, the SSC and the P Sara Oval, and at Galle, with other venues used for tournaments.
Matches are usually day games or day-night white-ball matches, so the timings and travel planning are similar to a men's ODI or T20 series.
Lankan Stays & Trails plans trips for women's series in the same way as men's, with a driver, hotels near the grounds and side trips between matches.
Women's matches sometimes run as double-headers with men's games at tournaments, when the women's match is played earlier in the day. That gives fans two internationals on one ticket and a long, rewarding day at the ground.
- →Colombo: Premadasa, SSC, P Sara Oval.
- →Galle and others for tournaments.
- →Mostly white-ball fixtures.
Tickets and crowds
Tickets for women's internationals in Sri Lanka are usually easy to buy and inexpensive, and some matches have had free entry. Crowds are smaller and more relaxed than at men's matches, with families and schoolchildren often attending.
That makes it easier to get close to the action, find a good seat in the shade and meet other fans, including Sri Lankans keen to talk cricket.
For big tournament matches, check ticket sales early, as interest has grown.
Sri Lanka's own women's team has improved steadily, with Chamari Athapaththu among the world's best batters, and local interest has grown as a result. Watching a contest between the two sides is a chance to see Sri Lankan women's cricket at its best.
- →Easy, inexpensive tickets.
- →Relaxed crowds with families.
- →Check early for tournament games.
Planning a trip
The planning is the same as for any cricket trip: an ETA, flights to Colombo, a driver or a base near the grounds, and side trips between matches. Women's tours often fall at different times from men's, so check the season and pack accordingly.
With fewer fans travelling, it is a good trip for families and for anyone who prefers a quieter crowd.
Sometimes women's and men's series are scheduled close together, or a tournament runs alongside a men's tour. That gives keen fans the chance to follow both teams on one trip, with Colombo usually the common base.
- →ETA, flights and a base in Colombo.
- →Check the season for the tour.
- →Good for families.
Combining with sightseeing
Between matches, Colombo's sights, Galle Fort, Kandy and the beaches are all within easy reach. A women's series in Colombo can pair with a beach week on the south coast or a few days in the cultural triangle.
Women's tours are often shorter than men's, so a single series can sit inside a ten-day holiday with room for the beach or the hills. Lankan Stays & Trails can plan the sightseeing around the fixtures once they are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Have Australia's women won a tournament in Sri Lanka?
Yes, Australia's women won the 2012 ICC World Twenty20, beating England in the final at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. It was one of many world titles in a remarkable run for the team.
Where are women's internationals played in Sri Lanka?
Women's internationals are often played at Colombo grounds such as the R Premadasa Stadium, the SSC and the P Sara Oval, and at Galle, with other venues used for tournaments. Check the confirmed venues for each series.
Are tickets for women's cricket easy to get in Sri Lanka?
Yes, tickets for women's internationals are usually easy to buy and inexpensive, and some matches have had free entry. For big tournament matches, check sales early, as interest in women's cricket has grown quickly.
Did Sri Lanka host the 2025 Women's World Cup?
Sri Lanka co-hosted the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup with India, with matches in Colombo. Check tournament records for details of which teams played where, as the schedule was split between the two countries.
Is a women's cricket trip good for families?
Yes. Crowds are smaller and relaxed, with many families and schoolchildren, tickets are cheap and it is easier to find a shaded seat. Between matches, Sri Lanka's beaches, wildlife and temples suit children well.
When do Australia's women tour Sri Lanka?
Women's tours and tournaments fall at different times from men's tours, and the calendar has grown in recent years. Check Cricket Australia and Sri Lanka Cricket for confirmed fixtures, and plan for the weather of that season.
How do you plan a trip to follow Australia's women in Sri Lanka?
Plan it as you would a men's tour: apply for an ETA, fly to Colombo, base yourself near the grounds or hire a driver, and add sightseeing between matches. With fewer travelling fans, accommodation is usually easier to find.
Who are Sri Lanka's best-known women cricketers?
Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka's long-serving captain and one of the world's best batters, is the best-known name, and the team has improved steadily in recent years. Watching Sri Lanka's women at home gives a good view of their growing following.