Harshitha Samarawickrama's 71 Fires Sri Lanka Women to Victory
Sri Lanka Women have won by 8 wickets. Pakistan Women batted first and posted 187/10 in 40 overs. Sri Lanka Women chased down 188 in just 37.2 overs.
Fatima Sana was the standout in the first innings, scoring 41 off 49 balls (SR 84). 1 six and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 28 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Harshitha Samarawickrama blazed 71 off 92 balls (SR 77), 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.
With the ball, Chamari Athapaththu delivered figures of 3/27 in 6 overs (Econ 4.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
PAK-W lead the series 3-0. 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
71* off 92 balls (SR 77), 11 fours, 0 sixes
3/27 in 6 overs (Econ: 4.50)
52 off 38 balls (SR 137), 7 fours, 2 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 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.