Pakistan began their T20 World Cup campaign with a crushing 31-run win over Sri Lanka in Sharjah.
Chasing 117 runs to win in a low-scoring match, Pakistan’s spinners reduced Sri Lanka to 35-3 before captain Chamari Athapaththu (6) was removed cheaply by her counterpart Fatima Sana (2-10).
Nilakshi de Silva (22) added some resistance in the middle order but Pakistan made regular breakthroughs, losing six wickets for just 36 runs as Sri Lanka were 85-9 at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium.
Athapaththu (3-18) earlier hit three to help dismiss Pakistan for 116 with the last ball of the innings as spinner Sugandika Kumari (3-19) and seamer Udeshika Prabodhani (3-20) took three wickets each. was recorded.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers began their collapse with Pakistan falling from 72-5 to 84-8 in just 14 balls when Athapaththu removed Tuba Hassan (5) and trapped Aliya Riaz lbw for a golden duck off successive deliveries.
However, a late cameo from Pakistan skipper Sana (30), who shared a 28-run partnership with Nashra Sandhu (6no) for the ninth wicket, helped the total increase to 116.
Pakistan suffered an early injury during the chase when pace bowler Diana Baig was dismissed with a suspected calf injury after just one delivery.
Pace bowler Omaima Sohail (2-17) stepped up to take two wickets in successive overs which helped shake up Sri Lanka’s line-up.
Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal (3-17) scored three in four overs while Sandhu took 2-15, including the valuable wicket of Sri Lankan opener Bishmi Gunaratne (20), as Pakistan began its World Cup campaign. helped. It will be broadcast live ahead of the big match against India on Sunday. Sky Sports.
What’s next for the Women’s T20 World Cup?
Bangladesh face uk Heather Knight’s team will play the first match of the tournament live on Saturday October 5th at 3pm. Sky Sports.
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Watch all matches of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup Sky Sports live broadcastIt concludes with the final in Dubai on Sunday 20 October.
