pakistan women Started its ODI series against sri lanka women On a high note, the opening match secured a spectacular win by 5 wickets with 42 balls to spare. With disciplined bowling and a dashing performance from the top order, the visiting team easily achieved the target of 211 runs in 43 overs. The clear star of the day was the opener gul firozaWhose stroke-filled half-century systematically broke the back of the opposition defence, laying a solid foundation for Pakistan’s early series lead.
Pakistan women stifle Sri Lanka’s batting attack to a competitive score
After electing to bat first, Sri Lanka Women looked to be on their way to a big score while getting off to a great start. captain Chamari Athapaththu (46 out of 67) and Vishmi Gunaratne (28 out of 38) provided a confident opening partnership of 56 runs in the first 12 overs. However, Pakistan’s bowling attack gradually clawed its way back into the game through exceptional control in the middle overs.
spin maestro Nashra Sandhu She emerged as the main destroyer for Pakistan as the captain brought up her half-century, breaking the opening stand by dismissing Gunaratne before dismissing Athapaththu. Sandhu took 3 wickets for 42 runs in his 10 overs. middle order batsman Hasni Perera (35) and Kavisha Dilhari (35) tried to stabilize the innings, but Pakistan kept taking wickets at crucial junctures.
leg spinner Syeda Arub Shah Delivered a remarkably tight spell, taking one wicket for only 26 runs in 10 overs. Unbeaten despite late rearguard effort Nilakshika Silva (46* out of 50), Pakistan’s disciplined performance with the ball, supported by the seamers fatima sana (1/50) and Tasmiya Rubab (2/34) restricted Sri Lanka to a modest score of 210/9 in the stipulated 50 overs.
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Gul Firozha’s brilliant innings helps Pakistan win against Sri Lanka
Chasing 211 runs, Pakistan women came out with aggressive intentions from the beginning. Opener Firozha consistently hit back, clearing the ball to put the Sri Lankan bowlers under severe pressure during the powerplay. Chasing the target, Firozha completed her half-century with lightning speed in just 47 balls. Sadaf Shamas (20) Added 58 runs for the first wicket.
After Shamas left, Firozha shook hands with veteran Sidra Amin Made a decisive partnership of 90 runs for the second wicket. Firozha’s stormy innings ended on 78 runs in just 77 balls, which included 11 fours and a sky-scraping six, earning him the Player of the Match award. Amin played the role of anchor brilliantly by playing a brilliant inning of 57 runs in 94 balls.
Although the Sri Lankan off-spinner Kavisha Dilhari Tried to start a small collapse by removing Firozha with 2 wickets for 37 runs Muniba Ali (1), Pakistan remained well ahead of the required rate. undefeated contribution from Ayesha Zafar (27*) and captain fatima sana (4*) ensured there were no further problems as Pakistan easily crossed the finish line at 211/5 in 43 overs and secured a comprehensive win.
Pakistan achieved the target of 211 runs with 7 overs remaining to win the first ODI.#SLvPAK #Pakistan #ODICricket pic.twitter.com/u8eo01Cszn
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