Pakistan took a step closer towards the Super Six stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup after a historic 57-run victory over Sri Lanka.
This was the first time in women’s ODI history that Pakistan had beaten Sri Lanka in 19 ODI matches and it was also Pakistan’s first ever win in a World Cup match.
Batting first, a solid opening partnership of 47 between Nain Abidi (26) and Bismah Maroof (10) set the team on its way.
Although some steady bowling from Suwini de Alwis (2-19) helped restrict the Pakistan total, some solid contributions from Sana Mir (22 not out), Sajida Shah (21) and Qanita Jajil (11) helped it to 161-7 off 50 overs.
Qanita Jalil (3-33) then led a brilliant display by the Pakistani attack, grabbing three early wickets, as the Sri Lankan top order crumbled.
Some brave resistance from Sri Lankan skipper Shashikala Siriwardena (58 off 111 balls) followed, but only one other player, Dedunu de Silva (13), made double figures as Sri Lanka was dismissed for 104 all out.
This was the first time in women’s ODI history that Pakistan had beaten Sri Lanka in 19 ODI matches and it was also Pakistan’s first ever win in a World Cup match.
Batting first, a solid opening partnership of 47 between Nain Abidi (26) and Bismah Maroof (10) set the team on its way.
Although some steady bowling from Suwini de Alwis (2-19) helped restrict the Pakistan total, some solid contributions from Sana Mir (22 not out), Sajida Shah (21) and Qanita Jajil (11) helped it to 161-7 off 50 overs.
Qanita Jalil (3-33) then led a brilliant display by the Pakistani attack, grabbing three early wickets, as the Sri Lankan top order crumbled.
Some brave resistance from Sri Lankan skipper Shashikala Siriwardena (58 off 111 balls) followed, but only one other player, Dedunu de Silva (13), made double figures as Sri Lanka was dismissed for 104 all out.
ICC Women's World Cup 2009 - News Monday, March 09, 2009 1:30:51 AM
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