Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Women’s Asia Cup
Sri Lanka’s team initiated the Women’s Asia Cup with an amazing victory against Bangladesh in Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Women’s Asia Cup. After winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat first, a decision that backfired. No batter could withstand Sri Lanka’s bowling assault. Apart from Captain Nigar Sultana, who performed her best to stay put in the match. Bangladesh’s team managed to score 111 runs for 8 wickets. Sri Lanka chased this easy target and gained victory by losing just 3 wickets in 17.1 overs, the credit largely goes to Vishmi Gunaratne for her half-century.
Sri Lanka, The hosting nation, started the Women’s Asia Cup on its home ground with a spectacular triumph. Sri Lanka has been placed in Group B alongside Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. This was Sri Lanka’s first match and they secured a straightforward victory over Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s captain Nigar Sultana chose to bat after winning the toss. Sri Lankan captain Chamari Atapattu strategically used 6 bowlers, 5 of whom took the wickets.
Bangladesh’s batting Collapse
Bangladesh’s innings started to decline from the beginning. On the third ball of the first over, Bangladesh lost their first wicket, and the team never recovered. Dilara Akhter was the first to return to the pavilion at just 6 runs, followed by Rubaya Haider, both the wickets were taken by Udeshika Prabodhini. Captain Nigar Sultana fought a lone battle, scoring 48 runs, while Shorna Akhter added 25 runs to the total of 111.
Sri Lanka’s Comfortable Chase
Chasing a target of 112 runs, Sri Lanka made a solid start. Chamari Atapattu was the first to depart at 32 runs. However, Vishmi Gunaratne continued her aggressive play, scoring a Half-century. Eventually Gunaratne got out at 51 runs which included 7 fours and 1 six off 48 balls. Harshita Samarawickrama’s 33 runs nearly sealed the fate of the match, leaving Kavisha Dilhari and Hasini Perera to complete the formalities.
Bangladesh’s captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a target of 111 runs for 8 wickets. Captain Nigar Sultana scored the highest with 48 runs. Udeshika Prabhudani and Inoshi Priyadarshini each took 2 wickets for Sri Lanka. In response, Sri Lanka reached the target, scoring 114 runs in 17.1 overs with the loss of 3 wickets. Opener Vishmi Gunaratne scored 51 runs for Sri Lanka, while Nahida Akhtar brought 3 wickets for Bangladesh.
Udeshika Prabhudani’s Breakthrough
Udeshika Prabhudani of Sri lanka took two consecutive wickets In the first over, dismissing Dilara Akhtar and Rubaya Haider. Subsequently, Isha Tanjim was also dismissed, leaving Bangladesh at 6 runs for 3 wickets.
Nigar Sultana’s Resolute Innings
With Bangladesh’s top-3 opening batters back in the pavilion at 6 runs, captain Nigar Sultana took charge, stabilizing the innings with 48 runs off 59 balls, including 6 fours. Shorna Akhtar added a quickfire 25 runs off 14 balls in the final over, hitting 5 fours.
Vishmi Gunaratne’s Amazing Performance
Sri Lankan opener batter Vishmi Gunaratne gave a robust start, scoring 51 runs off 48 balls, including 7 fours and 1 six. Sri Lanka lost their first wicket at 32 runs. Gunaratne and Harshita Samarawickrama formed a crucial partnership, adding 54 runs in 48 balls which directed Sri Lanka towards a one-sided match.
Nahida Akhtar’s Triple Strike
Bangladeshi left-arm spinner Nahida Akhtar took 3 wickets for Bangladesh. Wickets of Sri Lankan captain Chamari Atapattu and Vishmi Gunaratne were taken by Nahida Akhtar. However, by this stage, the match had already slipped from Bangladesh’s grasp. Nahida also dismissed Harshita Samarawickrama, accounting for all 3 of Sri Lanka’s fallen wickets in the match.
Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team showcased a dominant performance in Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Women’s Asia Cup, starting their Women’s Asia Cup campaign with a convincing win over Bangladesh. Strong bowling from Udeshika Prabhudani and crucial innings by Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshita Samarawickrama were key to their success, overshadowing Nigar Sultana’s valiant efforts for Bangladesh.
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