Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka fight back from 33/4 to beat Pakistan, set up India final
Sri Lanka emerged victorious in a dramatic four-wicket win against Pakistan during the Women's Asia Cup semi-final. Despite a rocky start, they rallied impressively to chase down the target. Fatima Sana, Pakistan's captain, delivered a commendable performance, yet her efforts fell short. This thrilling victory sets the stage for Sri Lanka to challenge India in the forthcoming tournament finale.
Sri Lanka secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup, setting the stage for a repeat final against India on Sunday in Dubai. The defending champions, who previously won the title in 2024, needed to chase down a target of 131 runs. They began cautiously, slipping to 33/4 after 6.2 overs, but recovered with a crucial 67-run partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari.
Samarawickrama contributed 36 runs off 31 balls, while Dilhari added 33 runs off 33 balls, propelling Sri Lanka into a strong position. However, Pakistan's captain Fatima Sana claimed two quick wickets, reducing Sri Lanka to 109/6 with just three overs remaining. Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana maintained their composure, with both players remaining unbeaten.
Sri Lanka's journey to the final was marked by an earlier struggle against Pakistan, who lost 130 for 5 in response to Sri Lanka's total. The Sri Lankan team will now face India again in the final, with India aiming for their eighth Asia Cup title.
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