Women's Asia Cup 2024: Sri Lanka Women Register Easy Win Over Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka began the tournament with a resounding win over Bangladesh in their opening match. Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and decided to bat first.

The left-arm medium-pace bowler Prabodhani struck twice in the first over dismissing Dilara Akter and Rubiya Haider. Fernando got rid of Ishma Tanjim to leave Bangladesh struggling at 6 for 3.

Captain Nigar Sultana looked impressive while Shorifua Khatun struggled. Sultana showed her class putting on 31 runs for the 5th wicket while Khatun contributed just 5 runs.

Shorna Akhter and Nigar Sultana showed some fight against good-quality Sri Lankan bowling. Both added 31 runs for the 7th wicket that allowed Bangladesh go past 100. Nigar Sultana remained not out on 48 as Bangladesh made 111 for 8 in 20 overs. Priyadarshini and Prabodhani grabbed 2 wickets each while Kumari, Dilhari, and Atthpatu took 1 wicket each.

Chasing 112 runs to win, Chamari and Vishmi Gunaratne started off brilliantly for Sri Lanka putting on 32 runs for opening wicket. After the first six overs, Harshita Samawickrama and Gunaratne put on excellent display keeping the scoreboard ticking and not allowing the Bangladesh bowlers to settle.

Samawickrama fell with a simple return catch to Nahida Akther. Samawickrama and Gunaratne added 54 runs for the 2nd wicket. Gunaratne kept things on one end with fifty off 43 balls. Sri Lanka won the match by 7 wickets with 17 balls to spare.



 





Sri Lankan women beat Bangladesh to start the Women's Asia Cup 2024 on a winning note. 

 

 

 

 

    

 

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