The second semi-final of the ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup was played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Host Sri Lanka secured a win against Pakistan, chasing down a total of 141, and the spot against India for the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup Final.
Sri Lanka registered a nail-biting 3-wicket victory, chasing down a total of 141 with one ball to spare. Following their win, the hosts will play their third women’s Asia Cup T20 final on July 28. Fans can scroll down below for the highlights of the match.
Muneeba Ali 37 (Pakistan)
Muneeba Ali was Pakistan’s top scorer with 37(34) runs in the semi-final against Sri Lanka. The left-handed batter smashed 37 runs, scoring five boundaries throughout the innings. She was involved in an important 61-run opening-wicket partnership with Gull Feroza.
Kavisha Dilhari 2/30 (Sri Lanka)
Kavisha put up yet another brilliant performance with the ball, grabbing two wickets. Her first wicket came in the form of Sidra Amin for 10, followed by the wicket of Nida Dar for 23. She finished with figures of 2 for 30 in four overs. With the bat, she scored 17 runs and was involved in a crucial 59-run partnership with the Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu for the third wicket.
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Sadia Iqbal 4/16 (Pakistan)
It was Sadia Iqbal’s spell that kept Pakistan in the hunt while defending a total of 141. The left-arm spinner grabbed her first wicket in the form of Vishmi Gunaratne for a three-ball duck. Her other dismissals included Kavisha Dilhari for 17, the crucial wicket of Chamari Athapaththu for 63, and Nilakshika for a duck. She finished with figures of 4 for 16, but in a losing cause.
Chamari Athapaththu 63 (Sri Lanka)
The Lankan skipper’s innings guided the hosts to victory over Pakistan. The left-handed batter struck a solid 48-ball 63 to help her team secure victory while chasing a total of 141. She built a 59-run partnership with Kavisha Dilhari after the Lankan side lost their second wicket for 19. She smashed nine boundaries and one six in her innings of 63 before being dismissed by Sadia Iqbal in the 17th over. She received the Player of the Match award for her stunning knock.
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