LIVE: Sharmin, Joty anchor Bangladesh innings in CWC25 tie
Both the teams have two points each and will be looking to keep their semi-final hopes alive with a win.
SRI LANKA v BANGLADESH, SCORECARD
Sri Lanka struck early in their defence of 203, claiming three wickets in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 clash before Bangaldesh clawed their way back in the game to leave the contest finely poised.
The hosts claimed their first breakthrough through Udeshika Prabodhani, who got a wicket in her very first over. The spinner dismissed Rubya Haider for a duck who edged behind to the keeper while attempting to push at a delivery. Haque then lost her wicket soon after her powerplay as she was run out before Sobhana Mostary fell to Sugandika Kumari.
However, Bangaldesh responded in great fashion with Sharmin Akter and captain Nigar Sultana Joty putting up a solid 100-run partnership. Joty and Sharmin both struck fifties to bring Bangladesh back in the contest after they were reeling at 44/3.
Sharmin clears the boundary in style | CWC25
Watch Sharmin Akhter's six during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
In the first innings, Bangladesh’s bowlers delivered a collective effort to bowl out Sri Lanka for 202 in their World Cup clash in Navi Mumbai. Sri Lanka had cruised to 174/4 after a solid start from the top order but regular wickets in the death overs meant they just managed to cross the 200-run mark.
Hasini Perera (85) top-scored for the hosts while Chamari Athapaththu (46) and Nilakshika Silva (37) also contributed valuable runs. Perera, the last of the trio to fall, found little support at the other end as Bangladesh continued to strike at regular intervals.
Shorna Akter (3/27) was the standout performer with the ball well supported by Rabeya Khatun (2/39) while Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter and Nahida Akter chipped in with a wicket each.
Perera leads Sri Lanka's fightback | Innings Highlights | CWC25
Watch the highlights from the Sri Lanka batting innings in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Silva and Hasini Perera had revived the innings with a crucial 74-run partnership, capitalising on a few dropped chances after Sri Lanka were struggling at 100/4 before the 20th over.
However, momentum swung firmly back in Bangladesh’s favour as their spinners tightened the screws on Sri Lanka. Silva’s dismissal in the 32nd over triggered a collapse and Perera's dismissal - who struck 13 fours and a six in her innings - soon after deepened the slump.
Shorna Akter ripped through the middle order with three key strikes as Sri Lanka managed only 27 runs while losing four wickets between overs 31 and 40. From there, it was only a matter of time before Bangladesh cleaned up the tail. Though Udeshika Prabodhani and Malki Madara held on until the penultimate over, the lack of runs made their resistance in vain.
Joty walks off the field due to injury | CWC25
Watch Nigar Sultana Joty taken off the field due to an injury during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
After the dismissal of Chamari Athapaththu, Bangladesh tightened their grip by removing Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kaveesha Dilhari in quick time.
Samarawickrama was the first to go, as she was run out and Dilhari’s dismissal came in unusual fashion before the end of the 20th over. The ball took an inside edge and it ricocheted off wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana Joty before clipping the bails with Dilhari’s back foot in the air during the moment of impact.
Earlier on, Bangladesh got off to a perfect start with a wicket coming off the very first ball of the innings as Marufa Akter trapped Gunaratne LBW. The batter attempted to play across the line and although given not out initially, Bangladesh reviewed successfully after ball tracking showed all three reds.
Athapaththu then combined with Hasini Perera to steady the innings, adding 72 runs for the second wicket. The Sri Lankan captain looked in fine touch, striking six boundaries and two sixes, before Rabeya Khatun broke the stand. Athapaththu was struck on the pad while attempting to defend and the umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger, leaving Sri Lanka two down.
Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh in a do-or-die match in Navi Mumbai.
While both the teams are at two points each, Bangladesh have earned theirs through a solitary win in their opening clash against Pakistan. On the other hand, Sri Lanka opened their account due to washed-out games in Colombo and are yet to notch up a single win, in a rain-marred tournament for them.
Bangladesh are yet to defeat Sri Lanka in ODIs, and would hope to change history today to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh clash in a crunch encounter | Will To Win Preview Show | CWC25
Sanjana Ganesan previews a crucial ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup contest in Navi Mumbai, between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter
