Sri Lanka Women Clinch 6 wickets Win in a Thriller
Sri Lanka Women have won by 6 wickets. Pakistan Women batted first and posted 175/5 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka Women chased down 176 in just 17.4 overs.
Shawaal Zulfiqar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 48 off 35 balls (SR 137). 8 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 68 runs.
In the chase, Sanjana Kavindi anchored the innings with 46 off 24 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Sri Lanka Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Chamudi Praboda delivered figures of 2/27 in 4 overs (Econ 6.8). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
PAK-W lead the series 5-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 3 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
48 off 35 balls (SR 137), 8 fours, 0 sixes
2/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75)
46 off 24 balls (SR 192), 6 fours, 2 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 5-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.