Pakistan Women Clinch 4 wickets Win in a Thriller
Pakistan Women have won by 4 wickets. Sri Lanka Women batted first and posted 113/6 in 20 overs. Pakistan Women chased down 114 in just 18.2 overs.
Chamari Athapaththu was the standout in the first innings, scoring 34 off 33 balls (SR 103). 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Ayesha Zafar anchored the innings with 39 off 31 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Pakistan Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Momina Riasat delivered figures of 2/18 in 4 overs (Econ 4.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
PAK-W lead the series 6-0. 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
39 off 31 balls (SR 126), 6 fours, 0 sixes
2/18 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.50)
34 off 33 balls (SR 103), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Pakistan Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Sri Lanka Women came up short by 4 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PAK-W lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.