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Sri Lanka Dominates UAE in Women's Asia Cup Opener
2 Sep
Summary
- Sri Lanka began their title defense with a decisive nine-wicket victory.
- Chamari Athapaththu's rapid 48 set an aggressive tone for the team.
- Young bowler Mithali Ayodhya took an impressive three wickets.
Sri Lanka commenced their Women's Asia Cup 2026 title defense with a resounding nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates. This impressive performance positions Sri Lanka at the apex of Group B, boasting a significant net run rate early in the tournament.
Skipper Chamari Athapaththu initiated the charge with a rapid 48 runs, striking at nearly 200. Complementing the batting, young fast bowler Mithali Ayodhya delivered a stellar performance, securing figures of 3 for 16. This early success provides Sri Lanka with crucial momentum as they aim to replicate their 2024 championship triumph in a group that also includes Bangladesh and the host nation, UAE.
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