Sri Lanka Women beat United Arab Emirates Women by nine wickets with 73 balls remaining in the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, driven by Chamari Athapaththu’s 48 and Player of the Match Chethana Vimukthi’s three-wicket haul. Chasing 80, Sri Lanka raced to 80/1 in 7.5 overs to complete a commanding Group B opening win.

United Arab Emirates Women were dismissed for 79 in 19.5 overs after Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained a stranglehold through the innings. Esha Oza was UAE’s leading run-maker with 18, while Samaira Dharnidharka contributed 17 and Rinitha Rajith made 15. Mithali Ayodhya and Vimukthi claimed three wickets apiece, with Sugandika Kumari taking two wickets to ensure UAE could not build the momentum required for a competitive T20 total.

The chase was emphatic from the outset. Athapaththu struck 48 of Sri Lanka’s 80 runs, while Imesha Dulani supplied 25 in a brisk pursuit. Sanjana Kavindi finished with 5 as Sri Lanka lost just one wicket and wrapped up the target before the eighth over.

Key performers

  • Chamari Athapaththu: 48 runs for Sri Lanka Women.
  • Imesha Dulani: 25 runs for Sri Lanka Women.
  • Chethana Vimukthi: 3 wickets for Sri Lanka Women and Player of the Match.
  • Mithali Ayodhya: 3 wickets for Sri Lanka Women.
  • Sugandika Kumari: 2 wickets for Sri Lanka Women.
  • Esha Oza: 18 runs for United Arab Emirates Women; she also returned 0/25 from 2.5 overs.
  • Samaira Dharnidharka: 17 runs for United Arab Emirates Women and 0/15 from 1 over.

UAE’s other bowlers could not make a breakthrough: I Nandakumar finished with 0/15 from 2 overs, Suraksha Kotte took 0/12 from 1 over and Athige Silva returned 0/12 from 1 over.

NerdSports Stat: Athapaththu and Dulani scored 73 of Sri Lanka’s 80 runs, accounting for 91.25% of the winning total in a chase completed with 73 balls unused.

Asia Cup context

Thailand Women had opened the tournament with a six-run win in Group A, and Sri Lanka’s nine-wicket victory gives Group B an early one-sided result. The listed series standing remains 0-0, so this result neither decides nor levels a series lead, while the Asia Cup group phase continues.

Bangladesh Women face Indonesia Women on August 31 in the next match of the competition. Sri Lanka Women next meet Indonesia Women on September 2, while United Arab Emirates Women return against Indonesia Women on September 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between United Arab Emirates Women and Sri Lanka Women?

Sri Lanka Women won the match by nine wickets with 73 balls remaining.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Chethana Vimukthi was named Player of the Match for taking 3 wickets.

What is the series standing after this match?

The listed Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup series standing remains 0-0, with the group phase continuing.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with 48 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

Bangladesh Women play Indonesia Women on August 31.