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Harshitha Samarawickrama Heroics Help Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh in Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Thriller
Summary: Harshitha Samarawickrama’s cool-headed 48* off 37 balls saved Sri Lanka Women from a top-order collapse, guiding them to a 4-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women in Dubai and sealing their place in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Harshitha Samarawickrama played a masterclass knock under pressure to pull Sri Lanka Women back from the brink of defeat, clinching a thrilling 4-wicket win over Bangladesh Women in Match 10 of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
chasing a tricky target of 115, Sri Lanka survived a major top-order collapse thanks to Samarawickrama’s unbeaten 48 off 37 balls, securing their spot in the tournament semi-finals with four balls to spare.
Chamudi Praboda & Spinners Restrict Bangladesh to 114/8
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Sri Lanka kept a tight leash on the run rate throughout the first innings. Bangladesh managed a decent start via Dilara Akter (26 off 26) and Juairiya Ferdous (14 off 10), but Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling unit struck back quickly in the middle overs.
Sobhana Mostary held Bangladesh's innings together with a grinding 34 off 41 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered against Sri Lanka's slow bowlers. Left-arm spinner Chamudi Praboda led the charge with a standout spell of 3 for 21 in 4 overs. Sugandika Kumari chipped in with 2 for 22, while Kavisha Dilhari and captain Chamari Athapaththu claimed a wicket each to restrict Bangladesh to a modest 114/8 in 20 overs.
Marufa Akter Rattles Top Order; Samarawickrama Anchors Chase
Sri Lanka’s pursuit of 115 got off to a disastrous start. Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter bowled a fiery opening spell, removing Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu (1) and Imesha Dulani (12) in quick succession. Sultana Khatun dismissed Sanjana Kavindi (9) while Ritu Moni removed Vishmi Gunaratne (9), leaving Sri Lanka struggling at 34/4.
Despite losing partners at regular intervals, Harshitha Samarawickrama showed immense composure. She built a crucial partnership with Nilakshika Silva (18 off 23) to stabilize the innings and bring the equation down to manageable terms.
The Final Surge into the Semi-Finals
With Sri Lanka needing 33 runs off the final four overs, Marufa Akter (3/21) struck again to bowl Nilakshika Silva. However, Samarawickrama shifted gears smoothly, striking 4 boundaries and 2 towering sixes to swing the momentum back in Sri Lanka's favour.
Supported by Kaushani Nuthyangana (11* off 9), Harshitha closed out the chase in 19.2 overs, finishing at 115/6. Samarawickrama was named the Player of the Match for her match-winning knock.
- Result: Sri Lanka Women won by 4 wickets with 4 balls remaining.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who won the SLW vs BANW Match 10 in Women's Asia Cup 2026?
Ans: Sri Lanka Women won the match by 4 wickets with 4 balls to spare.
Q2: Who was awarded Player of the Match in Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match 10?
Ans: Harshitha Samarawickrama was awarded Player of the Match for her match-winning 48* off 37 balls.
Q3: Has Sri Lanka Women qualified for the semi-finals?
Ans: Yes, with this win, Sri Lanka Women have officially qualified for the semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup 2026.
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