Dubai, 06 Sep (Sports Desk)
Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 — Match 10
Sri Lanka Women vs 🇧🇩 Bangladesh Women
Sri Lanka Women secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in Match 10 of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, on September 6. Bangladesh posted 114/8 in 20 overs, but Sri Lanka chased down the target at 115/6 in 19.2 overs, winning with four balls remaining.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Women | 114/8 | 20.0 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 115/6 | 19.2 |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets | 4 balls remaining |
| Player of the Match | Harshitha Samarawickrama | 48* off 37 |
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field first.
Bangladesh Innings — 114/8
Bangladesh made a steady start but struggled to accelerate during the middle and death overs. Sobhana Mostary top-scored with 34, while Dilara Akter contributed 26.
Bangladesh Batting
- Sobhana Mostary: 34 off 41 balls, 4 fours
- Dilara Akter: 26 off 26, 4 fours
- Juairiya Ferdous: 14 off 10, 3 fours
- Fahima Khatun: 14 off 13, 2 fours
- Shorna Akter: 9 off 14
- Nigar Sultana: 4 off 9
- Ritu Moni: 1 off 3
- Nahida Akter: 2* off 3
- Marufa Akter: 1 off 1
- Extras: 9
Total: 114/8 in 20 overs.
Bangladesh reached 37/1 during the Powerplay, but Sri Lanka’s bowlers controlled the scoring rate through the middle overs. Bangladesh managed only 12 runs across overs 17–19 before Fahima Khatun struck some boundaries in the final over.
Sri Lanka Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamudi Praboda | 4 | 21 | 3 |
| Sugandika Kumari | 4 | 22 | 2 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 4 | 20 | 1 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 4 | 17 | 1 |
| Chethana Vimukthi | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Nilakshika Silva | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Chamudi Praboda was Sri Lanka’s standout bowler, finishing with 3/21, while Sugandika Kumari took 2/22.
Sri Lanka Chase — 115/6
Sri Lanka’s chase got off to a disastrous start. Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter removed Chamari Athapaththu for just 1, then dismissed Imesha Dulani for 12 in her next over.
Sri Lanka were soon reduced to 44/5, leaving Bangladesh in a strong position to cause an upset.
But Harshitha Samarawickrama produced a superb match-winning innings.
Sri Lanka Batting
- Harshitha Samarawickrama: 48 off 37 balls* — 4 fours, 2 sixes
- Nilakshika Silva: 18 off 23
- Imesha Dulani: 12 off 11
- Sanjana Kavindi: 9 off 14
- Vishmi Gunarathne: 9 off 16
- Kaushini Nuthyangana: 11* off 9
- Kavisha Dilhari: 3 off 4
- Chamari Athapaththu: 1 off 2
- Extras: 4
Sri Lanka: 115/6 in 19.2 overs.
Harshitha Samarawickrama — Player of the Match
Harshitha Samarawickrama was the difference between the two sides.
She remained unbeaten on 48 from 37 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 129.73.
With Sri Lanka under severe pressure, Harshitha first absorbed the pressure and then shifted gears at exactly the right time.
With Sri Lanka needing 33 runs from the final four overs, she took on Bangladesh’s bowlers. In the 18th over she struck a four and six, then smashed another six in the 19th over and scored 11 runs from that over.
Her calm finish eventually took Sri Lanka over the line with four wickets and four balls to spare.
Marufa Akter Keeps Bangladesh in the Game
Bangladesh’s Marufa Akter was outstanding with the ball.
She finished with 3/21 from four overs, dismissing:
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Imesha Dulani
- Nilakshika Silva
Her third wicket, that of Nilakshika Silva at 82/6, again put Bangladesh in control with Sri Lanka needing 33 from the final four overs.
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However, Harshitha’s late assault turned the match back in Sri Lanka’s favour.
Fall of Wickets
Bangladesh
- 31/1 — Juairiya Ferdous
- 44/2 — Dilara Akter
- 52/3 — Nigar Sultana
- 93/4 — Sobhana Mostary
- 94/5 — Shorna Akter
- 101/6 — Ritu Moni
- 113/7 — Fahima Khatun
- 114/8 — Marufa Akter
Sri Lanka
- 7/1 — Chamari Athapaththu
- 21/2 — Imesha Dulani
- 29/3 — Sanjana Kavindi
- 41/4 — Vishmi Gunarathne
- 44/5 — Kavisha Dilhari
- 82/6 — Nilakshika Silva
Sri Lanka Reach Asia Cup Semi-Finals
The victory was extremely important for Sri Lanka. They finished the group stage unbeaten, winning all their matches and securing their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026.
For Bangladesh, the tournament is not over. They still have an opportunity to qualify for the knockout stage, with their next match against the United Arab Emirates potentially decisive.
Key Takeaways
- Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
- Bangladesh scored 114/8
- Sri Lanka chased 115/6 in 19.2 overs
- Harshitha Samarawickrama — 48 off 37 — Player of the Match*
- Chamudi Praboda — 3/21
- Marufa Akter — 3/21
- Harshitha hit 4 fours and 2 sixes
- Sri Lanka won with 4 balls remaining
- Sri Lanka progressed to the semi-finals unbeaten.
