Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne's 123 Fires Sri Lanka Women to Victory
Sri Lanka Women have won by 8 wickets. Pakistan Women batted first and posted 273/5 in 50 overs. Sri Lanka Women chased down 274 in just 46.5 overs.
Sidra Ameen was the standout in the first innings, scoring 100* off 120 balls (SR 83). 13 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 25 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne blazed 123 off 123 balls (SR 100), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Pakistan Women had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
PAK-W lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
There was no turning point as such — the chasing side was in control from ball one. The target was modest, and the openers ensured it stayed that way.
Key Performers
123 off 123 balls (SR 100), 11 fours, 1 sixes
100* off 120 balls (SR 83), 13 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Sri Lanka Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Pakistan Women were outplayed in all departments. A 8 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. PAK-W lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.