Twitter Reactions | Pakistan Women kicks of the tournament with a 31 runs win vs SL Women

Pakistan pulled off a stunning 31-run victory over Sri Lanka during their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash. Against all odds, Pakistan’s captain, Fatima Sana, masterminded a brilliant defense of a modest total, guiding her side to a well-deserved win.

Twitter Reactions Pakistan Women kicks of the tournament with a 31 runs win vs SL Women. PC: Getty
Twitter Reactions Pakistan Women kicks of the tournament with a 31 runs win vs SL Women. PC: Getty

Electing to bat first on a sluggish Sharjah pitch, Pakistan’s innings got off to a shaky start. The Sri Lankan bowlers, led by Sugandika Kumari and Chamari Athapaththu, quickly capitalized on the conditions.

Kumari’s two early breakthroughs, combined with Athapaththu’s sharp bowling, left Pakistan reeling at 32 for 3 within the first six overs. However, Fatima Sana, coming in at No.7, provided some much-needed resistance. Her quick knock of 30 runs allowed Pakistan to push their total to 117. Udeshika Prabodhani, Kumari, and Athapaththu were standout bowlers, each taking three wickets.

Despite their low total, Pakistan’s bowlers were up to the task. Fatima Sana made shrewd tactical choices with her bowling changes, using her spinners to devastating effect. Sadia Iqbal, Omaima Sohail, and Nashra Sandhu took full advantage of the pitch’s slow turn. Their combined efforts accounted for seven wickets, preventing Sri Lanka from building any significant partnerships. Sri Lanka’s chase never really took off, with the key wicket of Athapaththu early on putting them on the back foot.

Although Vishmi Gunaratne and Nilakshi de Silva tried to stabilize the innings, they couldn’t break free from the relentless Pakistan spin attack.

Fatima Sana’s exceptional day on the field—both with bat and ball—earned her the Player of the Match title. Her crucial 30 runs and impressive bowling figures of 2 for 10 were instrumental in Pakistan’s defense of their modest total.

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The social media platform “X” (formerly known as Twitter) lit up with praise for Fatima Sana’s inspiring leadership after Pakistan’s stunning victory. Fans celebrated standout performances from Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, and Omaima Sohail, whose bowling heroics were key to the win. Sri Lanka’s bowlers also received well-deserved recognition.

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