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Dulani's 101 Leads Sri Lanka to Victory
31 Jul
Summary
- Imesha Dulani scored an unbeaten 101 off 64 balls.
- Sri Lanka successfully chased 177 with six wickets in hand.
- Pakistan posted 176/7, with Shawaal Zulfiqar scoring 63.
Sri Lanka Women commenced their T20I series against Pakistan Women with a triumphant six-wicket victory, successfully chasing a target of 177. The match, held on July 31, 2026, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, saw Imesha Dulani deliver a stellar performance with an unbeaten 101.
Pakistan Women posted a competitive 176/7 after being put in to bat, with Shawaal Zulfiqar contributing a rapid 63. Their innings began strongly, reaching 64 in the powerplay, but Sri Lanka's bowlers managed to restrict the scoring in the latter stages.
In response, Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu provided an aggressive start, setting the tone for the chase. Dulani then took control, anchoring the innings with a magnificent century that included 17 fours and a six, ultimately leading Sri Lanka to victory with 19 overs bowled.
