ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 saw one of its most breathtaking finales Sri Lanka Defeated bangladesh India lost by seven runs in a thrilling last over match at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The match ended with much drama after Bangladesh lost four wickets in four balls, allowing Sri Lanka to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Chamari Athapaththu’s last over brilliance changed the game
Defending a modest score of 203, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu worked magic in the final over when Bangladesh needed only eight runs with four wickets in hand. What happened next was a combination of pure chaos and brilliance – Athapaththu trapped Rabeya Khan LBW on the very first ball, before a mix-up resulted in Nahida Akhtar being run out without facing the ball. After this, Athapaththu dismissed Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joti (77) on the third ball.
The drama reached its peak when Marufa Ector was adjudged LBW on the fourth ball, causing one of the most remarkable overturns in Women’s World Cup history. Bangladesh, playing comfortably at 195/5, collapsed to 195/9, giving Sri Lanka an unforgettable victory.
Athapaththu’s figures of 4 for 42 in 10 overs are testament to his leadership, composure and world-class ability under pressure.
Hasini Perera’s 85 runs took Sri Lanka to a competitive score
Earlier in the competition, Sri Lanka scored 202 runs in 48.4 oversThanks to a brilliant innings from Hasini Perera, who scored 85 runs in 99 balls. After the initial setbacks, she took over the innings and made a crucial 74-run partnership with Neelakshika Silva (37) to stabilize Sri Lanka’s middle-order.
Captain Athapaththu contributed 46 runs, while Bangladesh’s bowlers held the position throughout. Shoran Akhtar (3/27) and Rabeya Khan (2/39) impressed with their disciplined spells to prevent Sri Lanka from scoring big.
Bangladesh’s World Cup dream shattered by heartbreaking defeat
Chasing 203, Bangladesh looked to be in control for most of their innings. Sharmin Akhtar (64) and Nigar Sultana (77) chased brilliantly to take the team from 44/3 to a strong position of 126/3. With only 27 runs required from five overs, Bangladesh’s victory seemed certain – until disaster struck in the final over.
SL: 202 (48.4 overs)
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The team unraveled dramatically through a combination of nerves, poor racing and Athapaththu’s talent. Captain Nigar Sultana, looking emotional after the match, admitted:
“That was our game till the end. We built partnerships but lost wickets at crucial moments. We couldn’t hold our nerve.”
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