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Sri Lanka beats Pakistan to enter Women’s Asia Cup final

13 Oct, 2022

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Achini Kulasuriya defended nine runs in the last over to help Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by a run in the last over thriller to qualify for the Women’s Asia Cup final.

Kulasuriya was handed the ball in last over when Pakistan needed nine runs with in-form Nida Dar and Aliya Riaz at the crease. Kulasuriya conceded just seven runs to lead Sri Lanka to victory.

Set to chase 123 runs, Pakistan’s openers provided a quick start by scoring 31 runs in three overs. Muneeba scored 18 runs off 10 balls in 31-runs opening partnership.

Bismah Maroof rescued Pakistan after a couple of wickets fell quickly. She scored 42 off 41 balls laced with four boundaries.

Nida Dar stayed till the last but her run-a-ball 26 didn’t help Pakistan complete the run-chase.

Inoka Ranaweera bagged two wickets while?Sugandika Kumari and?Kavisha Dilhari bagged a wicket each.

Earlier,?Harshitha Samarawickrama scored?35 off?41 to help Sri Lanka post 122-6 in 20 overs. Pakistan bowlers had a great time led by Nashra Sandhu who bagged three wickets.

Aiman Anwer, Nida, and Sadia Iqbal shared a wicket apiece.

Sri Lanka will now meet India in Women’s Asia Cup final on October 15.? (Geo Super)

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