Sri Lanka Women's Team Gains Momentum Ahead of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Sri Lanka's women's cricket team has demonstrated strong form ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, securing a dominant 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series. The win, which followed a 2-1 ODI series triumph, has bolstered the team's confidence as they prepare for the marquee tournament, set to begin on June 12. The series results highlight Sri Lanka's ability to maintain consistency across formats and solidify their position as a formidable contender in the global T20 landscape. The first T20I of the series saw Sri Lanka post a competitive total of 161, driven by standout performances from Imesha Dulani and Harshitha Samarawickrama. Dulani scored 55, while Samarawickrama contributed 61, anchoring the innings with controlled aggression. The Sri Lankan bowlers then executed a disciplined strategy to restrict Bangladesh to 136, securing a comfortable 25-run victory. The performance underscored the team's balance between batting depth and bowling precision, key attributes for success in high-stakes tournaments. The second T20I followed a similar pattern, with Sri Lanka again batting first and amassing 154. Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama played pivotal roles, scoring 42 and 49 respectively to lay the foundation for the total. Kavisha Dilhari's economical bowling, with figures of 2/15, was instrumental in containing Bangladesh's scoring, as the hosts were restricted to 133. The 21-run margin further emphasized Sri Lanka's dominance, with their bowling unit maintaining composure under pressure. For Sri Lanka, the third and final T20I will serve as a final tuning exercise ahead of the World Cup.#chamari_athapaththu #sri_lanka_women_team #harshitha_samarawickrama #icc_women_t20_world_cup_2026 #imeshi_dulani
