Pakistan will play their matches at this year's Women's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka under an International Cricket Council deal that allows them to avoid playing in host nation India. Eight teams will contest the World Cup -- Australia,

Pakistan appear set to play their games at the India-hosted Women’s Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka after Colombo was confirmed as a venue for the eight-team tournament. Fatima Sana’s side booked their spot at the tournament alongside Bangladesh at the final qualifying tournament, with the West Indies among those to miss out.

The 13th edition of the ICC Women's 50-over World Cup will take place from September 30 to November 2, with matches held across five venues in India and Sri Lanka, featuring eight participating teams.