Sri Lanka Women Secure 25-Run Victory Over Bangladesh in T20I Series Opener Sri Lanka Women clinched a decisive 25-run victory over Bangladesh Women in the first T20I of their series on April 28, 2026, at Sylhet. The home side’s batting struggles persisted as they fell short of the target of 162, despite a spirited effort from their bowlers. Bangladesh, batting first, managed 136 for 7, with Shorna Akter scoring 60 off 45 balls, but their inability to support her innings proved costly. Sri Lanka’s bowlers, led by Chamari Athapaththu, restricted Bangladesh to a modest total, setting the stage for their dominant chase. The match began with Bangladesh setting a challenging target of 162, but Sri Lanka’s bowlers quickly imposed their will. Chamari Athapaththu, playing a dual role as both a batter and a bowler, was instrumental in restricting the hosts. Her accuracy and composure with the ball yielded just 19 runs in four overs, claiming two wickets. Bangladesh’s early struggles were evident as they slumped to 44 for 4 in the sixth over, despite a strong start of 39 for no loss in the first 3.3 overs. The collapse continued as Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, and Athapaththu each chipped in with two wickets, leaving Bangladesh reeling. Shorna Akter, Bangladesh’s standout performer, showcased her batting prowess with a gritty 60 off 45 balls, including six boundaries and two sixes. However, her innings could not prevent the collapse of the batting order. Bangladesh’s middle order failed to provide support, and despite her efforts, the team was all out for 136. The final ball of the innings saw Shorna run out, sealing Bangladesh’s fate. Sri Lanka’s innings was marked by a strong partnership between Imesha Dulani and Harshitha Samarawickrama, who added 80 runs for the third wicket.#chamari_athapaththu #sri_lanka_women #bangladesh_women #shorna_akter #sultana_khatun
