Fatima Sana's all-round effort in vain as Sri Lanka down Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup semi-final
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana’s all-round effort went in vain as Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in a Women’s Asia Cup semi-final for the third consecutive edition on Friday, chasing down their 131-run target with seven balls to spare to set up a final against India. Fatima scored an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls and took four wickets, but Sri Lanka reached 134-6 with Harshita Samarawickrama leading the…
In a Women's Asia Cup semi-final, Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Pakistan, securing their third consecutive semi-final win in the tournament. Chasing a target of 131 runs, Sri Lanka managed to reach 134-6, with Harshita Samarawickrama leading the charge with a 36-ball 36 off the bat. Fatima Sana, Pakistan's captain, scored an unbeaten 47 off 36 balls and claimed four wickets, but her efforts were not enough to secure the win.
The match began with Sri Lanka opting to bowl after winning the toss, meaning Pakistan faced the bowling attack first for the fourth consecutive match in the tournament. Pakistan's unchanged XI further compounded their disadvantage. Fatima made an early impact with the bat, but her innings were brought to an end by a sharp catch.
Despite Fatima's efforts, Sri Lanka put together a strong chase, with Harshita Samarawickrama and Tuba Hassan helping them to reach the target with seven balls to spare. The match marked Sri Lanka's third consecutive Asia Cup semi-final win over Pakistan, following their victories in the 2022 and 2024 editions. Sri Lanka will face India in the final on Sunday, a rematch of the previous edition's title clash.
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