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Dulani and Samarawickrama set up Sri Lanka's victory in T20I series ...
Edition SLSL Women won by 25 runsPlayer Of The Match, SL-W61 (35)Cricinfo's MVP, SL-WReportHarshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani hit half-centuries in Sri Lanka's innings to set up a 25-run winChamari Athapaththu contributed with both bat and ball for Sri Lanka • BCCISri Lanka 161 for 4 (Samarawickrama 61, Dulani 55, Sultana 2-29) beat Bangladesh 136 for 7 (Shorna 60, Dilara 23, Athapaththu 2-19) by 25 runsHalf-centuries from Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani propelled Sri Lanka to a 25-run win in the first T20I against Bangladesh. The home side's batting woes continued as they failed to chase down 162 against an efficient bowling effort by the visitors in Sylhet.Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya and captain Chamari Athapaththu picked up two wickets each as Sri Lanka restricted Bangladesh to 136 for 7 in the chase. Athapaththu was outstanding with her accuracy, conceding just 19 runs in her four overs for the two wickets. Bangladesh had been put in early trouble when they slipped to 44 for 4 in the sixth over, despite starting off rapidly with 39 for no loss in the first 3.3 overs.Shorna Akter then struck 60 off 45 balls, with six boundaries including two sixes, but her knock was for a losing cause. There was no help from batters at the other end. Shorna stuck around even as Bangladesh kept losing wickets and was the last batter dismissed off the final ball of the innings.Earlier, Sri Lanka were powered by Athapaththu, who cracked five boundaries and a six in her 32. After her dismissal in the tenth over, Dulani and Samarawickrama added 80 runs for the third wicket. Samarawickrama struck five fours and two sixes in her 61 off 35 balls, while Dulani slammed seven fours in her 55 off 40 balls.Their approach derailed Bangladesh's bowlers, with only offspinner Sultana Khatun putting in an impressive bowling display: she took 2 for 29. The remaining two T20Is in the series will also be held in Sylhet.Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo's Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84Win ProbabilitySL-W 100%SL-WBAN-W100%50%100%SL-W InningsBAN-W InningsOver 20 • BAN-W 136/7Shorna Akter run out (Dilhari) 60 (45b 4x4 2x6 63m) SR: 133.33WSL Women won by 25 runsInstant answers to T20 questions
Samarawickrama and Dulani Fifties Power Sri Lanka to T20I Series Lead
Sri Lanka’s women’s team secured a commanding 25-run victory over Bangladesh in the first T20I at Sylhet, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Half-centuries from Harshitha Samarawickrama (61 off 35) and Imesha Dulani (55 off 40) laid the foundation for Sri Lanka’s competitive total of 161 for 4. Batting Brilliance Sets the Tone The Sri Lankan innings got off to a flying start with captain Chamari Athapaththu blazing away to 32, including five boundaries and a six. Her aggressive approach set the perfect platform for what was to come. After Athapaththu’s dismissal in the tenth over, Samarawickrama and Dulani took center stage with a match-defining partnership. The duo added 80 crucial runs for the third wicket, completely shifting the momentum in Sri Lanka’s favor. Samarawickrama was particularly destructive, smashing five fours and two sixes in her 35-ball knock. Meanwhile, Dulani played the perfect foil, finding the boundary seven times in her composed 40-ball stay at the crease. Bangladesh’s bowlers struggled to contain the free-flowing Sri Lankan batters. Only off-spinner Sultana Khatun managed to stem the run flow, finishing with respectable figures of 2 for 29. The rest of the bowling attack found themselves under constant pressure as Sri Lanka posted a challenging total. Bangladesh’s Chase Falls Short Chasing 162, Bangladesh started promisingly with 39 runs coming off the first 3.3 overs without loss. However, the innings quickly unraveled as they slumped to 44 for 4 by the sixth over. The early wickets put immense pressure on the middle order, who struggled to keep pace with the required run rate. Harshitha Samarawickrama in action during her match-winning knock of 61 off 35 balls Shorna Akter waged a lone battle for the hosts, crafting a valiant 60 off 45 balls with six boundaries, including two sixes. Despite her fighting knock, she found little support from her teammates. Wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals, leaving Shorna stranded as Bangladesh finished at 136 for 7. Sri Lanka’s bowling attack was clinical and disciplined throughout. Captain Athapaththu led from the front with exceptional figures of 2 for 19 in her four overs. Her accuracy and variations proved too much for the Bangladesh batters. Malki Madara and Mithali Ayodhya also chipped in with two wickets each, maintaining constant pressure on the home side. The victory gives Sri Lanka a psychological edge heading into the remaining two matches of the series, both ...
Samarawickrama, Dulani helps Sri Lanka down Bangladesh in T20I ...
12 hours ago ... SYLHET: Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani's brisk half-centuries propelled Sri Lanka to a comfortable 25-run victory over Bangladesh in the first T20I ...
BAN W vs SL W, 1st T20I: Dulani and Samarawickrama Star in Sri Lanka ...
Sri Lanka Women produced a strong all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh Women by 25 runs in an entertaining T20 contest, powered by impressive half-centuries from Imesha Dulani and Harshitha ...
