{
  "id": 6069785,
  "title": "Harshitha’s composed knock seals Sri Lanka’s semi-final berth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/harshithas-composed-knock-seals-sri-lankas-semi-final-berth",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T00:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/harshithas-composed-knock-seals-sri-lankas-semi-final-berth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sri Lanka’s Harshitha Samarawickrema secured her team’s place in the semi-finals with a composed knock of 48 not out off 37 balls. The defending champions triumphed in a nail-biting thriller against Bangladesh, winning by four wickets in a low-scoring match. After Bangladesh posted a modest target of 115, Sri Lanka’s left-arm spinner Chamudi Praboda played a pivotal role, claiming three crucial wickets with figures of 3 for 21 in her last over. Praboda’s performance was instrumental in putting Bangladesh in firm control and eventually sealing the win. Harshitha’s resilient batting, along with contributions from Nilakshika Silva and others, helped Sri Lanka come back strongly from a shaky start to the chase.",
  "summary": "Harshitha Samarawickrema’s splendid 48 not out off 37 balls took Sri Lanka over the line in a low-scoring thriller against Bangladesh. The defending champions secured a semi-final berth with a four-wicket win, and by virtue of topping Group B, will play the side that finishes second in Group A on Friday. An excellent opening […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Harshitha Samarawickrema scores 48 not out off 37 balls",
    "Bangladesh posts 115 for win, Sri Lanka triumphs by 4 wickets",
    "Chamudi Praboda takes 3 wickets, key in Sri Lanka's victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sri Lanka's win cements their position as a strong contender, with Harshitha Samarawickrema's steady batting and Chamudi Praboda's spin bowling proving key to their semi-final berth.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}