Sri Lanka Women Clinch First Win in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with Thrilling 7-Run Victory Over Bangladesh
Sri Lanka Women finally opened their account in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a nail-biting 7-run win over Bangladesh Women in Navi Mumbai. Hasini Perera’s gritty 85 and Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round brilliance sealed the deal.
Match Report: SLW vs BANW – 21st Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Date: 20 October 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM GMT
- Toss: Sri Lanka Women won the toss and opted to bat
Match Highlights
Sri Lanka Women (202 all out in 48.4 overs)
After electing to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 202. The innings was anchored by Hasini Perera, who scored a composed 85 off 99 balls, smashing 13 boundaries. Captain Chamari Athapaththu added a quickfire 46 off 43 balls, while Nilakshi de Silva chipped in with a handy 37.
Bangladesh’s Shorna Akter was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for just 27 runs in her 10 overs.
Bangladesh Women (195/9 in 50 overs)
Chasing 203, Bangladesh fell just 7 runs short despite a valiant 77-run knock by skipper Nigar Sultana.Sharmin Akhter remained unbeaten on 64, but the middle and lower order couldn’t provide the finishing touch.
Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu turned the game with the ball too, bagging 4 wickets for 42 runs, including key dismissals in the death overs.
Player of the Match: Hasini Perera
Her elegant 85 under pressure laid the foundation for Sri Lanka’s first win in the tournament.
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What This Means
This was Sri Lanka’s first win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 after five consecutive losses. Although both Sri Lanka and Pakistan are already eliminated, their upcoming clash on 24 October in Colombo will be a matter of pride and momentum.
Key Stats at a Glance
- Sri Lanka Women
202/10(48.4)
- Bangladesh Women
195/9(50)
Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 runs
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