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Sri Lanka Women secured a convincing 4-wicket victory over the West Indies Women in the opening T20I of the three-match series. The game was played at the Mahinda R༒ajapaksa International Cﷺricket Stadium on Monday, with Sri Lanka electing to field first.
West Indies struggles to score big
Put in to bat first, the West Indies batters failed to get going against a disciplined Sri Lankan bowling attack. Hayley Matthews (30) and Aaliyah Alleyne (26) were the only players to score over 20 runs, as the Windies finished their innings with a modest total of 134/8 in their allotted 20 overs. (4/29) was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers, claiming four wickets. Inoshi Fernando (3/28) also chipped in with three wickets.
Sri Lanka reaches the target with ease
Set a reachable target, the Sri Lankan openers struggled early on. However, a crucial partnership between Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne (35) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (35) steadied the chase. Later contributions from Hasini Perera (20) and Nilakshi de Silva (17 not out) ensured , losing only 🎶6 wickets in the process.
Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by 4 wickets iꦯn the 1st T20I 𝐆🏏
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Player of the Match
Chamari Athapaththu’s career-best bowling fifures, which guided Sri Lanka to victory, earned her the Player of the Match award.
With thisꦰ win, Sri Lanka have taken a 1-0 lead in the T20I leg. The second fixture is sche🍸duled on Wednesday, June 26, at the same venue.
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