Women's Asia Cup 2024: Sri Lanka Women Register Easy Win Over Bangladesh
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 5 th 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 7 th 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 putti...