In a nail-biting match, Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Pakistan in the Women's T20 Asia Cup semifinal. Sri Lanka's decision to bowl first paid off as they restricted Pakistan to a modest total. Despite a late surge from Pakistan's batters, Sri Lanka defended their target and sealed a spot in the final. Stay tuned for live updates from the exciting match.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka Clash in Thrilling Women's Asia Cup Semifinal
In a nail-biting match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 13 runs to secure a place in the final of the Women's Asia Cup T20.
Background
The Women's Asia Cup is an international Twenty20 cricket tournament contested by the top women's teams in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The tournament was first held in 2004 and has been held every two years since then. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are both regular participants in the tournament, with Pakistan winning the title in 2012 and 2014.
Match Summary
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first on a pitch that was expected to favor the batters. The decision proved to be a wise one as they restricted Pakistan to a modest total of 122/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Nida Dar top-scored for Pakistan with 31 runs, while Omaima Sohail (26) and Bismah Maroof (22) made valuable contributions.
In reply, Sri Lanka got off to a solid start thanks to openers Harshitha Samarawickrama (30) and Vishmi Gunaratne (22). However, Pakistan's bowlers fought back to take regular wickets and keep the Sri Lankan chase in check.
With Sri Lanka needing 24 runs from the final two overs, Pakistan's hopes were raised. However, Oshadi Ranasinghe (13*) and Dilani Manodara (13*) kept their cool and guided Sri Lanka to victory with four balls to spare.
FAQs
1. Who won the Women's Asia Cup T20 semifinal between Pakistan and Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka won the match by 13 runs.
2. Who was the top scorer for Pakistan in the match? Nida Dar top-scored for Pakistan with 31 runs.
3. Who took the most wickets for Sri Lanka in the match? Inoka Ranaweera and Sugandika Kumari each took two wickets for Sri Lanka.
4. How many times has Pakistan won the Women's Asia Cup T20? Pakistan has won the Women's Asia Cup T20 twice, in 2012 and 2014.
5. When will the final of the Women's Asia Cup T20 be played? The final of the Women's Asia Cup T20 will be played on October 15, 2022, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh.
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