Sri Lanka continued their winning streak in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches, securing a comfortable five-wicket victory against Scotland at the 7he Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Monday. The Chamari Athapaththu-led side showcased their dominance, bowling out Scotland for a mere 58 runs in 19 overs. Only opener Sarah Bryce (24) and Rachel Slater (10 not out) managed to reach double-figure scores for Scotland.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers were on fire, with Udeshika Prabodhani (2/3) and Sachini Nisansala (2/10) picking up two wickets each to lead the bowling charts. Scotland’s innings were further hampered by three run-outs, denying their batters valuable time in the middle ahead of the main event.
Despite a shaky start, Sri Lanka’s chase was anchored by Kavisha Dilhari’s impressive knock of 27 runs off 34 balls, guiding her team home with ease.
In another exciting encounter on Monday, Bangladesh continued their strong showing in the warm-up matches, securing a comprehensive 23-run win over Pakistan at the ICC Academy Ground No. 2 in Dubai. After electing to bat, Bangladesh’s top seven batters all scored double-digit figures, with Shorna Akter leading the charge with an unbeaten 28 runs, propelling her side to 140 for seven in 20 overs.
Pakistan’s batting crumbled in response, unable to handle Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Marufa Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, and Shorna Akter all claimed two wickets each, showcasing the depth of talent within the Bangladesh squad. These impressive performances highlight the growing competitiveness within the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, with teams showcasing their skills and strategies in preparation for the main event.
