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Sri Lanka clinch a thriller to reach Finals of Womens Asia Cup 2024
Chamari Athapaththu’s calm innings of 63 runs set the stage for Sri Lanka’s exciting 3-wicket victory over Pakistan in the semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 held at Dambulla International Stadium on Friday. The win has now paved the way for Sri Lanka to face defending champions India in the final on Sunday. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first, allowing Pakistan to bat. Pakistan managed to score 140-4 in their 20 overs, and Sri Lanka successfully chased down the target in 19.5 overs, largely due to Chamari Athapaththu’s impressive half-century.
Pakistan’s opening pair, Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali, established a strong partnership, accumulating 61 runs before Feroza was dismissed for 25 runs by Udeshika Prabodhani. Muneeba also fell in the same over after scoring 37 runs off 34 balls. Sidra Amin, batting at number three, was unable to make a significant contribution, scoring 10 runs off 13 deliveries before being dismissed. Captain Nida Dar played a quick innings, scoring 23 runs off 17 balls. Fatima Sana (23 off 17) and Aliya Riaz (16 off 15) also made valuable contributions towards Pakistan’s total of 141 runs. Sri Lanka’s Udeshika Prabodhani and Kavisha Dilhari each took two wickets.
In reply, Sri Lanka had a poor beginning, losing two quick wickets in the initial four overs. Nonetheless, captain Chamari Athapaththu anchored the innings with a vital score of 63 runs before departing in crucial time of the game.
However, Anushka Sanjeewani who held her ground until the end, played a crucial role of unbeaten 24 runs to push Sri Lanka over the line with a ball to spare.
In bowling front, Sadia Iqbal shone as the top bowler for Pakistan, taking four wickets. Nida Dar and Omaima Sohail also chipped in with one wicket each.
Sri Lanka is set to compete against India in the final match on July 28th in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka’s cricket administration has entered a period of transition after the government stepped in to take temporary control of the sport’s governing body.
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has accepted the resignation of Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, marking a significant shift in leadership.
Following the resignations, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that it would assume oversight of cricket administration under the authority granted by the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973. The decision places all operational and administrative matters of SLC under ministerial supervision with immediate effect.
Authorities indicated that the arrangement is temporary and part of a broader effort to stabilise the sport’s administration. A new committee is expected to be appointed in the coming days to examine existing issues and propose structural reforms aimed at improving governance and accountability.
The leadership’s decision to step down was communicated to the government earlier, prompting swift action to ensure continuity in the management of Sri Lanka’s most prominent sport.
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, has officially resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an announcement released by the board today (29).
In a significant development, all office-bearers and members of the Executive Committee have also stepped down from their respective roles, signaling a complete leadership transition within the governing body.
Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that the decision has been formally conveyed to Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
No further details were immediately provided regarding the reasons behind the mass resignation or the process for appointing new leadership.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today provided a financial grant to rising javelin thrower Rumesh
Tharanga Pathirage.
This support was extended under the direction of the SLC President Mr. Shammi Silva and
the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, following a request made by the Minister of
Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
Rumesh Tharanga received the grant this evening at the SLC headquarters.
This initiative is part of SLC’s ongoing efforts to support and promote sports beyond cricket,
as well as to assist promising athletes in achieving success at the international level.
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