SYLHAT, Oct 11(ABC): Pakistan’s women’s cricket team Tuesday defeated Sri Lankan side by five wickets in a thriller to advance in the Women’s T20I Asia Cup.
The Sri Lankan team won the toss and decided to bat first. Before their dismissal, Lanka’s Chamari Atapattu scored 41 runs, while Oshadi Ranasinghe 26.
Sri Lanka gave Pakistan a target of 112 runs to chase, which the Green Shirts easily met in 18.5 overs after losing five wickets.
Omaima Sohail took five wickets to become the Player of the Match.
Alia Riaz scored 20 runs, Muniba Ali 10, and Omaima Sohail sealed 7 runs before the Lankan bowling attack sent them back to the pavilion.
Nida Dar (26) and Ayesha Naseem (16), who hit two sixes in just five balls, were not out.