Sri Lanka Women secured top spot in Group B at the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 with a tense four-wicket win over Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026, thanks to an unbeaten 48 from Harshitha Samarawickrama.
Match Result
Sri Lanka Women 115/6 (19.2 overs) beat Bangladesh Women 114/8 (20 overs) by 4 wickets.
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field first. Bangladesh posted 114 for 8, with Sobhana Mostary top-scoring with 34 off 41 balls and Dilara Akter adding a run-a-ball 26. Marufa Akter was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers with 3 for 21.
Chasing 115, Sri Lanka slipped to five down inside the powerplay and were behind the required rate for much of the innings, but Samarawickrama’s composed unbeaten 48 off 37 balls guided them home with four balls to spare.
Scorecard Highlights
- Bangladesh Women: 114/8 in 20 overs (Sobhana Mostary 34, Dilara Akter 26; Chamodi Praboda 3/21 for Sri Lanka)
- Sri Lanka Women: 115/6 in 19.2 overs (Harshitha Samarawickrama 48*; Marufa Akter 3/21 for Bangladesh)
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
Seventeen-year-old left-arm spinner Chamodi Praboda claimed career-best figures of 3 for 21, playing only her sixth international match, restricting Bangladesh to a below-par total that ultimately still tested Sri Lanka’s batting.
Key Performers
- Harshitha Samarawickrama (Sri Lanka): Unbeaten 48 off 37 balls, named Player of the Match.
- Chamodi Praboda (Sri Lanka): Career-best bowling figures of 3/21.
- Marufa Akter (Bangladesh): Best Bangladesh bowler with 3/21.
- Sobhana Mostary (Bangladesh): Top scorer with 34.
Why Is This Match Trending?
The match decided the top spot in Group B and extended Sri Lanka’s dominance over Bangladesh to seven consecutive wins, while also marking the emergence of teenage spinner Chamodi Praboda as a standout performer of the tournament.
Group B Standings and Semi-Final Picture
Sri Lanka finished Group B in first place with three wins from three matches, securing their spot in the semi-finals. As group toppers, they will face the second-placed team from Group A — Pakistan — in the semi-final.
What’s Next?
Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semi-final on Friday, September 11, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh’s campaign in this year’s tournament has concluded following the group stage.
FAQs
Q: What was the result of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026?
Sri Lanka Women won by 4 wickets, chasing down 115 with four balls to spare.
Q: Who was the Player of the Match?
Harshitha Samarawickrama, for her unbeaten 48.
Q: Who will Sri Lanka play in the semi-final?
Sri Lanka, as Group B toppers, will face Pakistan, who finished second in Group A, on September 11 in Dubai.
Q: Who was the standout bowler in the match?
Sri Lanka’s 17-year-old spinner Chamodi Praboda, with career-best figures of 3 for 21.
Q: How many times has Sri Lanka beaten Bangladesh in a row?
This win extended Sri Lanka’s winning streak over Bangladesh to seven consecutive matches.
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