DAMBULLA: Pakistan has set a defendable target of 141 runs for Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday.
Put to bat first, Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali opened the inning for the Greenshirts and provided a solid start of 61 in nine overs before Feroza was dismissed following a 24-ball 25 knock.
Speaking at the toss, Pakistan captain Dar said that 140 would be a good total to defend on the pitch.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka captain Athapaththu expressed confidence in her bowlers’ abilities and termed 140 a good total to chase.
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Anushka, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari and Achini Kulasuriya.
Pakistan Playing XI: Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Nida Dar (c), Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu.
Although Pakistan team started their Women’s Asia Cup 2024 campaign with a seven-wicket lost to arch-rivals India.
They later made a remarkable comeback with comprehensive victories over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nepal.
Sri Lanka remain unbeaten in the ongoing continental tournament as they have won all of their three group-stage fixtures and topping the Group B standings.
The Indian already qualified for final after defeating Bangladesh y 10 wickets in first semi-final.
