Pakistan Women Beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2024
Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match stats and Scorecard
In a thrilling opener of the T20 World Cup 2024, the Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team secured a 31-run win against Sri Lanka Women. Pakistan, struggling to reach 116 runs on a slow Sharjah pitch, managed to defend the total with tight bowling performances. Fatima Sana led from the front, contributing both with the bat and ball, while Chamari Athapaththu kept Sri Lanka in the game with her all-round performance. The match marked Pakistan’s first win against Sri Lanka in their last four encounters.
Fatima Sana’s Heroic Effort
Batting at No. 7, Fatima Sana turned the game around for Pakistan, scoring 30 off 20 balls. Her innings was crucial, considering Pakistan’s top six struggled to build partnerships. Later, her tight bowling, combined with field placements, kept Sri Lanka under pressure, leading to their eventual collapse.
Sri Lanka Struggles Under Pressure
Sri Lanka, despite a solid bowling performance from Chamari Athapaththu and Sugandika Kumari, couldn’t capitalize with the bat. They were reduced to 52 for 5 in the 13th over, with Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu spinning webs around the Sri Lankan batters. Hasini Perera and her team couldn’t find a way to overcome Pakistan’s spinners.
Where to Watch Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka Women
Fans can catch up on the Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women T20 World Cup 2024 match highlights and full match replays on popular streaming platforms such as Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, or Willow TV. Depending on your region, these platforms typically provide live broadcasts and replays for the T20 World Cup matches. You can also check your local sports channels for broadcast options.
Pak-W vs SL-W Stats
- Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team defended a score of 116.
- Sri Lanka Women were restricted to 85/9.
- Fatima Sana was the top scorer for Pakistan with 30 runs and also took the crucial wicket of Chamari Athapaththu.
- Chamari Athapaththu took 3 wickets for 18 runs, but Sri Lanka struggled with the bat, with the top score being just 22 runs by Silva.
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