Sri Lanka's women's cricket team clinched a three-match ODI series against Pakistan with a dominant eight-wicket victory in the final encounter at Hambantota, finishing the series 2-1.
Sri Lanka Women secured the ODI series against their Pakistani counterparts with a commanding performance in the third and final match at Hambantota. Chasing Pakistan's total of 187 runs, the home team reached their target in 37.2 overs while losing only two wickets, demonstrating strong batting form in pursuit.
Harshitha Samarawickrama was the standout performer in the successful chase, remaining unbeaten on 71 runs from 92 deliveries. She was supported by Hasini Perera, who contributed a solid 50 runs off 77 balls. Captain Chamari Athapaththu provided early momentum to the innings, scoring 52 runs from 38 balls with aggressive batting.
Pakistan's innings saw them struggle against Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling attack. Batting first after being sent in, Pakistan managed 187 runs in 40 overs, with captain Fatima Sana providing the highest individual contribution of 41 runs from 49 deliveries. Sri Lanka's bowling trio of Chethana Vimukthi, Chamari Athapaththu, and Kavisha Dilhari each claimed three wickets, maintaining consistent pressure throughout the Pakistani innings.
The victory represents a strong recovery for Sri Lanka, who had lost the opening match of the series but ultimately secured the 2-1 series triumph. Both teams will now transition to T20 International cricket, with the five-match T20 series set to begin in Dambulla on Friday.
