Fans' guide to Australia v Sri Lanka

The Aussies are back on home soil?!

They sure are! After a whirlwind three months that included an Ashes win in the UK, followed by an undefeated tour of the Caribbean – the Australian women are back on home turf for T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka.

If you’re around in Sydney or Brisbane, going along to a match is a guaranteed great experience for the whole family.

Not only will you get to see the best players in the world battle it out on the field, the Aussies love to stick around and meet the fans after the match.

Image Id: E4B274A48F9D4362B658D25B3C42AC3E Image Caption: Australia keeper Alyssa Healy having fun with some of the Woolworths Cricket Blast kids

How can I watch?

If you can’t get along, the next best thing is settling in on the couch to watch the action. Every ball of the series will be broadcast live on Channel Seven and Fox Sports. Not near a TV? Not to worry! Head to the Cricket Australia Live app to sign up and stream via Kayo.

So when do I watch?

First up is the T20I series in Sydney that gets underway on Sunday 29 September. The action continues the very next night, with the second T20I under lights on Monday. A day’s rest – and we’ll be back again for the third and final T20I on Wednesday.

Once that’s all wrapped up, it’ll be time to head to Brisbane for the three one-dayers at Allan Border Field. The ODI series begins on Wednesday 5 October, with a day’s rest between the following matches on Friday and Sunday.

The rivalry?

The pendulum has certainly swung the way of the Australians in past meetings between the two sides. From eight ODIs and two T20s since the year 2000, Australia are undefeated. That being said, the Australians are certainly not underestimating the up-and-coming and relatively unknown Sri Lankan squad.

The last hit out between the two sides was during the 2017 World Cup in England – and while Australia came away with the win, T20 captain Chamari Atapattu gave the Aussies a fair scare with a powerful 178.

The squads:

Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Erin Burns (T20I only), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Heather Graham, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham

Sri Lanka T20I squad: Chamari Atapattu (c), Harshitha Madavi, Shashikala Siriwardena, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hansima Karunaratne, Yashoda Mendis, Nilakshi De Silva, Dilani Manodara, Oshadhi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandhika Kumari, Inoshi Fernando, Achini Kulasooriya, Udeshika Probodhani, Ama Kanchana.

What’s this about points?

ICC Women’s Championship points are up for grabs in each of the three 50-over fixtures. The Championship determines which four teams – alongside hosts New Zealand – will automatically qualify for the 2021 one-day World Cup.

Eight teams play each other once, either at home or away, each four-year cycle. Australia’s recent ODI series win against the West Indies saw them leapfrog current World Cup champions England to claim top spot on the ladder.

More, I want more!

If you couldn’t tune in live, or simply want to relive the action again and again – you are in the right place! You’ll be able to catch up on all the highlights on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app. For all the latest updates and behind the scenes action, be sure to follow @cricketcomau and the @AusWomenCricket social channels.

CommBank Series v Sri Lanka

Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Erin Burns (T20I only), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Heather Graham, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham

Sri Lanka T20I squad: Chamari Atapattu (c), Harshitha Madavi, Shashikala Siriwardena, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hansima Karunaratne, Yashoda Mendis, Nilakshi De Silva, Dilani Manodara, Oshadhi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandhika Kumari, Inoshi Fernando, Achini Kulasooriya, Udeshika Probodhani, Ama Kanchana.

First T20I: September 29, North Sydney Oval, 2.40pm

Second T20I: September 30, North Sydney Oval, 7.10pm

Third T20I: October 2, North Sydney Oval, 10.10am

First ODI: October 5, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 10.10am

Second ODI:October 7, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 10.10am

Third ODI: October 9, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, 10.10am

*All ODIs are ICC Women's Championship matches