Sri Lanka Women's Team Triumphs Over Bangladesh in T20 Opener Sri Lanka's women's cricket team secured a commanding 25-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening match of their three-T20 series, played at Sylhet, Bangladesh, on April 29, 2026. The win, which gave Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead in the series, was built on a dominant batting performance and effective bowling, setting the stage for the second match scheduled for April 30 at the same venue. The Sri Lankan innings was anchored by a stellar partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani, who combined for an 80-run third-wicket stand in 54 balls. Samarawickrama struck 61 off 35 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes, while Dulani scored 55 in 40 deliveries, hitting seven boundaries. Their collaboration, along with contributions from skipper Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 32, helped Sri Lanka post a challenging total of 161 for 4 in 20 overs. Bangladesh faced an early setback as they lost their top four wickets for 44 runs in the first six overs. Despite a brief fifth-wicket partnership of 39 runs between Sobhana Mostary and Shorma Akter, who scored 60 off 58 balls, the Bangladesh batting line-up struggled to maintain momentum. The hosts eventually managed only 136 for 7, falling short of Sri Lanka's target. Sri Lanka's bowling attack, led by Chamari Athapaththu, who took two wickets for 19 runs, and supported by Malka Madara (2/31) and Mithali Ayodhya (2/33), kept Bangladesh in check throughout the innings. The Sri Lankan pace bowlers exploited the conditions effectively, restricting the opposition to a low total. The victory marks a strong start for Sri Lanka in the series, with the team now looking to capitalize on their momentum in the second match.#sri_lanka_women_team #bangladesh_women_team #sylhet #harshitha_samarawickrama #imesha_dulani
