“A stunning display of skill and composure that kept fans thrilled until the last ball.”
Sri Lanka Women won a thrilling match against Bangladesh Women by 7 runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 202 runs. Hasini Perera made 85 and Chamari Athapaththu added 46, helping the team set a challenging target. Nilakshika Silva also contributed useful runs in the middle overs.
Bangladesh started their chase well, with Nigar Sultana scoring 77 and Sharmin Akhter making 64. They tried to keep up with the required run rate, but wickets kept falling at crucial moments. In the end, they finished at 195 for 9.
Chamari Athapaththu bowled key overs in the final stages, taking important wickets and helping secure the victory. The match highlighted Sri Lanka’s teamwork and ability to handle pressure.
Chamari Athapaththu also reached a milestone, becoming the first Sri Lankan woman to score 4,000 ODI runs. Sri Lanka will next face Pakistan, while Bangladesh aims to bounce back in upcoming matches.