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SL Women Eye Series Win Against Bangladesh
30 Apr
Summary
- Sri Lanka leads the three-match T20I series after winning the first game.
- Harshitha Samarawickrama's 61 powered Sri Lanka's victory in the opener.
- The second T20I is scheduled for April 30, 2026, in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka Women are poised to clinch their three-match Twenty20 International series against Bangladesh Women. They hold a 1-0 lead after a decisive 25-run victory in the opening fixture. The second T20I is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka posted a formidable 161 in the first T20I, propelled by half-centuries from Imesha Dulani and Harshitha Samarawickrama. Samarawickrama's aggressive 61 off 35 balls was instrumental in setting the winning total. Bangladesh's chase fell short, reaching 136 runs.
Mithali Ayodhya, Malki Madara, and captain Chamari Athapaththu were key to Sri Lanka's bowling success, each taking two wickets to stifle Bangladesh's efforts. The hosts will be aiming for a comeback in the upcoming match to keep the series alive.
