Sri Lanka secured a thrilling seven-run victory against Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup 2025 match at Navi Mumbai. Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka posted a fighting total of 202, led by Hasini Perera’s brilliant 85. Bangladesh fought valiantly in response, with Nigar Sultana Joty and Sharmin Akhter building a solid partnership, but ultimately fell short as a dramatic collapse in the final overs saw them lose five wickets. The win keeps Sri Lanka’s semi-final hopes alive and ends Bangladesh’s campaign in this tournament.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka decided to bat first on a surface that appeared to be balanced but later provided some support for spinners. Hasini Perera played a brilliant knock of 85 runs, supporting the team with vital boundaries and a six, despite early setbacks with wickets falling at regular intervals. Chamari Athapaththu helped lay a strong platform, playing a commanding knock of 46.
The middle and final overs saw major progress from Bangladesh’s bowlers, particularly Shorna Akter, who held Sri Lanka to just over 200 runs. The supporting bowlers consistently applied pressure, and Akter took three crucial wickets to disrupt the Sri Lankan innings at crucial points. Sri Lanka’s tail was able to add some crucial runs to reach a manageable total in spite of the collapses.
Bangladesh began well by dismissing Sri Lanka’s opener early on, but they were held steady by the seasoned duo of Nigar Sultana Joty and Sharmin Akhter as they chased 203 to win. By effectively rotating the strike and maintaining a manageable required run rate, the two developed a strong partnership of 50+. Akhter on 64* walked off retired hurt, disrupting the momentum.
But as the innings’ last overs drew closer, Bangladesh’s determination drastically weakened. They needed nine runs off the final 6, but they lost four wickets in four balls, including the dismissals of Nigar on 77 and other important batters, making the final over a nightmare. Chamari Athapaththu, the captain of Sri Lanka, bowled a spectacular final over that stunned Bangladesh and gave the hosts a victory they would never forget.
This result marks Sri Lanka’s first win of the World Cup, providing a huge boost to their hopes of reaching the semi-finals after earlier matches were hampered by rain or poor finishes. Bangladesh, despite their spirited chase, fell agonizingly short, ending their campaign with a loss that highlights the fine margins in knockout cricket.
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