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Harshitha's unbeaten 48 secures Asia Cup semis
6 Sep
Summary
- Harshitha Samarawickrama's 48* led Sri Lanka to victory.
- Bangladesh must beat UAE to reach semifinals.
- Sri Lanka defended 114 runs successfully.
Sri Lanka secured a spot in the Women's Asia Cup semifinals by defeating Bangladesh by four wickets. Harshitha Samarawickrama played a crucial role, remaining unbeaten on 48 runs to steer her team through the chase. Bangladesh had set a target of 114, and their bowlers put Sri Lanka under significant pressure, reducing them to 44 for five.
Despite the early setbacks and strong bowling from Marufa Akter, who took three wickets, Harshitha's composed innings, supported by Nilakshika Silva, proved decisive. Sri Lanka achieved the target with four balls to spare.
Earlier, Bangladesh struggled to build momentum after a promising start, finishing with 114 for eight. Key batters Sobhana Mostary contributed 34, but the team failed to post a competitive total. This defeat mandates that Bangladesh must win their upcoming match against UAE to qualify for the semifinals.
