Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka fight back from 33/4 to beat Pakistan, set up India final
Sri Lanka's women's cricket team defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup semi-final after a dramatic recovery from a poor start. They are set to face India in the final following a strong partnership between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari.
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The Women's Asia Cup is a major regional sporting event that highlights the growth and competitiveness of women's cricket in South Asia.
NEW DELHI: Defending champions Sri Lanka produced a remarkable fightback under pressure to beat Pakistan by four wickets and book their place in the Women’s Asia Cup final, where they will face India in a repeat of the 2024 summit clash.Chasing 131 at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday, Sri Lanka slumped to 33/4 inside seven overs before Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari launched a stirring recovery. The pair added 67 runs for the fifth wicket to bring Sri Lanka within touching distance of victory.Pakistan captain Fatima Sana briefly reignited her side’s hopes by dismissing both batters in the 17th over, leaving Sri Lanka at 109/6 and still needing 22 runs from the final three overs.
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