Sugandika Kumari of Sri Lanka turned the Women’s T20 World Cup match against Pakistan into her personal showcase. The pitch was set, the stakes were high, and when Pakistan chose to bat, little did they know that Kumari was about to unleash a bowling masterclass.
She began her spell by dismissing the experienced Gul Feroza, setting the tone with precision and flair. But the real spectacle was yet to come. Muneeba Ali, Pakistan’s keeper-batter, known for her resilience, was at the crease, looking somewhat out of sorts.
Kumari, sensing the opportunity, switched her angle, coming around the wicket. The ball that followed was nothing short of magic โ flat, quick, and just outside off. Muneeba, perhaps lured into a false sense of security by the flatter trajectory, attempted a cut. The ball, however, found the edge of her bat, and after a moment of suspense with the Sri Lankan keeper juggling the catch, Muneeba’s innings was over.
Pakistan Women score 116 runs in 20 overs in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 game against Sri Lanka
Pakistan Women scored 116 runs in their quota of 20 overs. They lost all ten wickets in the process. Captain, Fatima Sana was the top-scorer with 30 runs off 20 balls. Nida Dar scored 23 runs off 22 balls.
Prabodhini scalped three wickets in her spell of four overs by giving away 20 runs. Kumari bowled her four overs, picked up three wickets and gave away just 19 runs. Chamari Athapaththu, the captain, bowled her four overs, gave away 27 runs and picked up her three wickets.
At the time of writing, Sri Lanka Women are 52-4 in 12.2 overs. They still need 65 runs off 46 balls. It remains to be seen who ends up on the winning side in this intense contest that is happening in the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024.