Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women – Match Details
Event: 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup
Date: October 3, 2024
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Match Overview:
Pakistan Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 31 runs in a low-scoring encounter on a slow, turning pitch. Pakistan posted 116 in their 20 overs, with Fatima Sana top-scoring with 30 runs. Chamari Athapaththu, Sugandika Kumari, and Udeshika Prabodhani each took 3 wickets, restricting Pakistan’s total. Sri Lanka, in response, struggled to chase the modest target, managing only 85 for 9 in 20 overs.
Pakistan Innings Highlights: Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women
- Top Scores:
- Fatima Sana (30)
- Nida Dar (23)
- Key Wicket-Takers for Sri Lanka:
- Chamari Athapaththu (3-18)
- Sugandika Kumari (3-19)
- Udeshika Prabodhani (3-20)
Despite a challenging start, Pakistan’s lower-order contributions from Fatima Sana and Nida Dar helped the team reach 116. Pakistan struggled to form partnerships, with no stand of more than 25 runs in the top eight. However, Fatima Sana’s determined innings at No. 7 and Nida Dar’s resilience gave Pakistan a fighting total.
Sri Lanka Innings Highlights: Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women
- Top Scores:
- Vishmi Guneratne (20)
- Nilakshika Silva (22)
- Pakistan’s Key Bowlers:
- Sadia Iqbal (3-17)
- Fatima Sana (2-10)
- Omaima Sohail (2-17)
Sri Lanka’s chase was derailed early by Pakistan’s spinners. They found it difficult to score on a slow pitch, losing key wickets at regular intervals. Sadia Iqbal, along with Fatima Sana and Omaima Sohail, tightened the screws on Sri Lanka’s batters. Despite resistance from Vishmi Guneratne and Nilakshika Silva, Sri Lanka fell well short of the target, ending on 85 for 9.
Key Performers: Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women
- Pakistan:
- Batting: Fatima Sana (30), Nida Dar (23)
- Bowling: Sadia Iqbal (3-17), Fatima Sana (2-10), Omaima Sohail (2-17)
- Sri Lanka:
- Bowling: Chamari Athapaththu (3-18), Sugandika Kumari (3-19), Udeshika Prabodhani (3-20)
- Batting: Vishmi Guneratne (20), Nilakshika Silva (22)
Pakistan’s spin attack outclassed Sri Lanka on a tough pitch, handing them their first win of the tournament and breaking their losing streak in recent encounters against Sri Lanka.
Final Scorecard:
- Pakistan Women: 116 all out in 20 overs
- Sri Lanka Women: 85/9 in 20 overs
Result: Pakistan Women won by 31 runs.
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Pakistan Women win by 31 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2024 T20 World Cup opener, thanks to stellar performances by Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal.
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