Gull Feroza's 78 Fires Pakistan Women to Victory
Pakistan Women have won by 5 wickets. Sri Lanka Women batted first and posted 210/9 in 50 overs. Pakistan Women chased down 211 in just 43.0 overs.
Chamari Athapaththu was the standout in the first innings, scoring 46 off 67 balls (SR 69). 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 32 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Gull Feroza anchored the innings with 78 off 77 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Pakistan Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Nashra Sandhu delivered figures of 3/42 in 10 overs (Econ 4.2). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
PAK-W lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
78 off 77 balls (SR 101), 11 fours, 0 sixes
3/42 in 10 overs (Econ: 4.20)
57 off 94 balls (SR 61), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Pakistan Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Sri Lanka Women came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PAK-W lead the series 1-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.