Imesha Dulani's 101 Fires Sri Lanka Women to Victory
Sri Lanka Women have won by 6 wickets. Pakistan Women batted first and posted 176/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka Women chased down 177 in just 19 overs.
Shawaal Zulfiqar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 63 off 41 balls (SR 154). 1 six and 10 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 64 runs.
In the chase, Imesha Dulani anchored the innings with 101 off 64 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Sri Lanka Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Nashra Sandhu delivered figures of 2/25 in 4 overs (Econ 6.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
PAK-W lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
101* off 64 balls (SR 158), 17 fours, 1 sixes
2/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25)
63 off 41 balls (SR 154), 10 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Sri Lanka Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Pakistan Women came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PAK-W lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.