Sri Lanka finished the Group Stage of Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 with a 100% record, by registering a comfortable win over Thailand in Dambulla on Wednesday (24th July), thus confirming their semifinal spot.
Having won the toss, Thailand opted to bat first, but they had no clue against a well-disciplined bowling effort from Sri Lanka.
>>Athapaththu’s record-breaking century powers Sri Lanka to massive win
The wicket-keeper batter, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, batted through to make a defiant unbeaten 47, but her side was restricted to 93/7 at the end of 20 overs.
The off-spinner, Kavisha Dilhari, was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts as she grabbed 2 wickets for 13 runs in her 4-over spell.
Sri Lanka cruised to the target quite convincingly as they crossed the line in the 12th over with 10 wickets in hand.
>>Gunaratne & Bowlers steer Sri Lanka to winning start
The opening pair, Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne, shared an unbeaten 94-run stand for the first wicket. Athapaththu made 49 runs off 35 balls with 2 fours and 4 sixes, while Gunaratne hit 39 runs off 34 balls with 4 fours and a six.
Group B winner Sri Lanka will play Group A runner-up Pakistan in their Semi-Final encounter on July 26th at the same venue.
Brief Scores
Thailand – 93/7 (20) Nannapat Koncharoenkai 47*, Kavisha Dilhari 2/13
Sri Lanka – 94/0 (11.3) Chamari Athapaththu 49*, Vishmi Gunaratne 39*
Result – Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets
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