Sri Lanka Women secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup after defeating Bangladesh Women by four wickets in a crucial Group B match held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The match was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and elected to field first.
Batting first, Bangladesh scored 114 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. Sobhana Mostary top-scored with 34 runs, while Dilara Akter contributed 26.
In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target with four wickets in hand, reaching 115 for six in 19.2 overs to seal an important victory.
Harshitha Samarawickrama played a key role in Sri Lanka’s successful chase, remaining unbeaten on 48 off 37 balls. Her innings included four boundaries and two sixes as she guided Sri Lanka over the line.
The victory ensured that Sri Lanka advanced to the semi-final stage of the tournament.
