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.

Pakistan set to play Women’s Cricket World Cup games in Sri Lanka as hybrid hosting model revealed - India had been due to host the entirety of the eight-team tournament in September and October

Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is among five venues including one in Sri Lanka confirmed to host this year's Women's World Cup, where Australia will look to defend their 50-over crown.