Captain Fatima Sana provided a much-needed spark, smashing three boundaries and a six in just 18 balls to push the score past the 100-mark. However, the final over saw a collapse as Prabodhani took two wickets in rapid succession, dismissing Fatima for 30 and Sadia Iqbal for 2.
Despite a precarious start that threatened a low score, Pakistan managed to wrap up their 20 overs with 116 runs. The Sri Lankan bowling attack remained disciplined throughout, with Athapaththu, Sugandika Kumari, and Udeshika Prabodhani each finishing with three wickets.
Sri Lanka began their chase of 117 with aggression from captain Chamari Athapaththu and Vishmi Gunaratne. However, the match saw a moment of concern when Pakistan's Diana Baig had to leave the field in visible pain after clutching her calf during her run-up, requiring immediate medical attention.
The momentum shifted when Fatima Sana delivered a crucial blow, dismissing Athapaththu for only 6. Omaima Sohail then tightened the noose, removing Harshitha Samarawickrama for 7 and bowling out Hasini Perera for 8. The pressure mounted further when Kavisha Dilhari misjudged a slow delivery from Nashra Sandhu, resulting in a catch by Nida Dar for 3 runs.
Under immense pressure, the slower-paced Vishmi Gunaratne eventually fell to Nashra Sandhu for 20, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 52-5. The middle order offered little resistance, as Sadia Iqbal claimed the wickets of Anushka Sanjeewani (5), Nilakshi Dee Silva (22), and Sugandika Kumari via LBW.
Ultimately, Pakistan's bowling attack dominated, bundling out Sri Lanka for 85-9 in their allotted 20 overs to secure a 31-run win. Sadia Iqbal led the attack with three wickets, while Omaima Sohail and Nashra Sandhu contributed two each.
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