Athapaththu and Dilhari muscle Sri Lanka past Malaysia in mismatch
The quarter-finals of the Asian Games women’s competition, putting top-notch teams against teams without much experience of playing at the highest level, were expected to be mismatches. It took till the third game – Bangladesh vs China was washed out and Thailand gave Pakistan a fright for a proper one-side affair, though, as Sri Lanka […]
In the quarter-finals of the Asian Games women’s competition, Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Malaysia, showcasing their dominance with a score of 160 for 4 in 20 overs. Athapaththu and Dilhari played pivotal roles in Sri Lanka's win, with Athapaththu top-scoring 63 runs in 37 balls and Dilhari scoring 44 runs off just 27 balls.
The match started anticlimactically, with Sri Lanka's Imesha Dulani run out early in the third over. However, Chamari Athapaththu and Hasini Perera came together to form a strong partnership, scoring 80 runs in just 53 balls. After they departed, Kavisha Dilhari and Harshitha Samarawickrama formed another crucial partnership, scoring 62 runs in 37 balls.
Athapaththu was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, while Dilhari contributed significantly with an unbeaten 44 off 27 balls. Malaysia struggled early on, losing three wickets inside the powerplay, with Dilhari picking up two wickets herself. Winifred Duraisingam and Mahirah Izzati Ismail were the top scorers for Malaysia, scoring 28 and 24 runs respectively.
In response, Malaysia's bowlers put up a tough fight, with Nurin Imanina taking 3 for 29 from her four overs, while Mithali Ayodhya contributed 2 for 15. Despite Malaysia's resistance, Sri Lanka's 86-run victory showcased their superior performance at the highest level of the game.
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