Sri Lanka Women down Ireland by 14 runs
Ireland managed only 115 in its allotted 20 overs after being set a
target of 130. Its chase was marred after it lost two wickets in the
first five overs.
Chamari Atapattu of Sri Lanka celebrates a run out with team mate Oshadi Ranasinghe.
Sri Lanka Women defeated Ireland by 14 runs in a World Twenty20 group
phase clash at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here on Sunday.
Ireland managed only 115 in its allotted 20 overs after being set a
target of 130. Its chase got off to a poor start when Clare Shillington
(1) was bowled by Sugandaki Kumari (three for 24) in the second over and
never really got going with first down batswoman Cath Dalton (5)
departing in the fourth over with the score at 18 for two.
Isobel Joyce (24), joined with Cecila Joyce (29) and later with Laura
Delany (29), to revived the innings somewhat. But she was run out in the
16th over, with the score at 87 for four, ruining Ireland’s chances.
Earlier, Sri Lanka got a positive start to its innings with Chamari Atapattu (34) and Yasoda Mendis (9) posting 45 in 5.2 overs.
Mendis’ dismissal by Ciara Metcalfe (four for 15) triggered a collapse, reducing them to 59 for five inside 10 overs.
But Prasadani Weerakkody’s (32) contribution proved crucial and she
together with Eshani Lokusuriyage (35) helped Sri Lanka to 129 for
seven.
SLW 129/7 (20.0 Ovs)
IREW 115/8 (20.0 Ovs)
Sri Lanka Women won by 14 runs
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