Sri Lanka dominates Thailand, advances to Women's Asia Cup semifinals against Pakistan

Sri Lanka achieved a dominant 10-wicket victory over Thailand in the Women's Asia Cup 2024, thanks to Chamari Athapaththu's outstanding leadership.

Match Summary

Sri Lanka Women vs Thailand Women, 12th Match

Sri Lanka Women 94/0 (11.3 ov)

Thailand Women 93/7 (20 ov)

Sri Lanka Women won by 10 wickets

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Match Analysis

Thailand was restricted to 93/7 in their 20 overs, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai top-scoring with an unbeaten 47 off 53 balls. Despite her efforts, regular wickets hampered Thailand's progress. Kavisha Dilhari and Chamari Athapaththu were key bowlers for Sri Lanka, taking 2/13 and 1/15 respectively.

Chasing a target of 94, Sri Lanka's openers, Vishmi Gunaratne and Athapaththu, made light work of the task, reaching 94/0 in just 11.3 overs. Gunaratne scored a steady 39 off 34 balls, while Athapaththu dazzled with 49 not out off 35 balls, including 4 sixes and 2 fours. Their unbeaten partnership ensured Sri Lanka’s emphatic victory with 51 balls to spare.

Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award. This win not only reinforces Sri Lanka Women’s strong form in the tournament but also secures their spot in the semifinals, where they will face Pakistan.

Match Stats

Thailand Women Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Nattaya Boochatham - 0.1 ov), 2-16 (Aphisara Suwanchonrathi - 2.5 ov), 3-38 (Phannita Maya - 9.4 ov), 4-43 (Chanida Sutthiruang - 10.2 ov), 5-52 (Suleeporn Laomi - 13.4 ov), 6-53 (Suwanan Khiaoto - 14.1 ov), 7-81 (Thipatcha Putthawong - 19.1 ov)

Sri Lanka Women

Playing XI

Sri Lanka Women 

• Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne
• Chamari Atapattu(C)
• Harshitha Samarawickrama
• Hasini Perera
• Anushka Sanjeewani(WK)
• Kavisha Dilhari
• Nilakshi de Silva
• Inoshi Fernando
• Udeshika Prabodhani
• Sugandika Kumari
• Achini Kulasuriya

Thailand Women 

• Nattaya Boochatham
• Aphisara Suwanchonrathi
• Nannapat Koncharoenkai(WK)
• Phannita Maya
• Chanida Sutthiruang
• Suwanan Khiaoto
• Suleeporn Laomi
• Rosenan Kanoh
• Onnicha Kamchomphu
• Thipatcha Putthawong(C)
• Sunida Chaturongrattana

Match Details:

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 14:30

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Toss: Thailand Women elected to bat