Fatima Sana's double act not enough as Sri Lanka hold nerve to reach final
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup semifinal to secure a spot in the final against India. Despite a strong all-round performance by Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, Sri Lanka's lower-order batters successfully chased the target.
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Brief Scores: Sri Lanka (1346 in 18.4 ovs) beat Pakistan (1305 in 20 ovs) by four wickets to reach Women's Asia Cup final. (Fatima Sana 47*, 438) Fatima Sana produced a superb all-round effort, but it ultimately went in vain as defending champions Sri Lanka held their nerve to beat Pakistan by four wickets and reach the Women’s Asia Cup final on Friday.Sri Lanka will now face India in a repeat of the 2024 final, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side eyeing a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title. The hosts, meanwhile, will look to defend the crown they won for the first time in the previous edition.SL vs PAK, Women's Asia Cup semifinal: Highlights | ScorecardSRI LANKA STAGE COMEBACKChasing 131, Sri Lanka found themselves in deep trouble early in the innings.
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