Sri Lanka took 4 wickets in 4 balls within the last over as a exceptional turnaround clinched a seven-run victory that saved their World Cup semi-final hopes alive on the expense of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh appeared to have timed their chase of 203 to perfection, needing simply 9 runs from the ultimate six deliveries in Mumbai, however a collapse of epic proportions noticed them stumble on the final hurdle, as their semi-final prospects evaporated earlier than their eyes.
Captain Chamari Athapaththu adopted up her 46 with the bat by claiming three essential wickets and forcing a run-out in 4 balls within the last over, steering Sri Lanka to probably the most inconceivable victories and ending Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the final 4.
Earlier, Hasini Perera anchored Sri Lanka’s innings along with her maiden worldwide half-century, scoring 85. Regardless of early setbacks – together with the lack of Vishmi Gunaratne on the primary ball – Perera and Athapaththu rebuilt the innings.
Perera survived two dropped probabilities and shared a key partnership with Nilakshika Silva (37), serving to Sri Lanka attain 202 earlier than being bowled out.
Bangladesh’s chase started shakily, shedding Rubya Haider for a duck. Sharmin Akhter and captain Nigar Sultana Joty steadied the innings with a strong fourth-wicket stand.
Sharmin retired harm on 64, and Nigar continued alongside Shorna Akter, who was dropped early however added 19 earlier than falling to Athapaththu.
With 9 wanted off the ultimate over, Bangladesh collapsed spectacularly. Rabeya Khan was trapped lbw, Nahida Akter was run out, Nigar was caught within the deep for 77, and Marufa Akter was dismissed lbw – handing Sri Lanka a dramatic win and ending Bangladesh’s semi-final hopes.
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