Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team produced a stellar performance to outclass Pakistan in the semi-final of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, securing a thrilling three-wicket victory. Chamari Athapaththu was the star of the show, scoring a magnificent 63 runs off 48 balls to guide Sri Lanka to a winning total of 141 for 7 in 19.5 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal, who claimed four wickets for 16 runs, Sri Lanka’s batswomen held their nerve to seal a hard-fought win.
The match was a nail-biting encounter, with both teams trading blows in a tense and closely contested game. Pakistan’s bowlers had Sri Lanka on the ropes at one stage, but Athapaththu’s brilliance and a crucial cameo from Anushka Sanjeewani (23 off 19 balls) helped Sri Lanka turn the tables. With this victory, Sri Lanka has set up a mouth-watering final against India, scheduled for July 28, 2024, at 3 pm IST (9:30 am GMT). The stage is now set for an exciting conclusion to the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, with Sri Lanka looking to cause another upset against the formidable Indian team.
