Sri Lanka Qualified For Women's T20I World Cup 2024
Along with Scotland the Sri Lankan team will head into the World Cup, to be held in Bangladesh in October. e
Posted - 2024-05-06T01:23:46+06:00
Updated - 2024-05-06T01:23:46+06:00
In a thrilling encounter between Sri Lanka Womens and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the global qualifying event in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka showcased their resilience and determination, securing a crucial victory in the second semi-final.
Talking about the game Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 149-6, with Vishmi Gunaratne leading the charge with a top score of 45 runs the second top scorer was Harshitha Samarawickrama, she scored 24 runs from 27 balls.
Despite facing a formidable challenge from the UAE batters during the chase, Sri Lanka's bowlers maintained their composure, ultimately emerging victorious as the hosts faltered, finishing at 134-7, 15 runs short of the target.UAE captain and the opening batter Esha Oza is brilliant with the bat she scored 66 runs from 44 balls including 2 boundaries and 4 sixes.Sri Lankan Captain Chamari Athapaththu shine with bowl as she picked up 2 wickets for 28 runs.
Along with Scotland the Sri Lankan team will head into the World Cup, to be held in Bangladesh in October. earlier Scotland defeated Ireland by eight wickets and advanced to their first women's World Cup.
23 games in total will be contested in Dhaka and Sylhet over the course of 19 days, with reserve days set up for the semi-finals and final, should they be necessary.
Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qualifier 1
Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Qualifier 2